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OSCO

Makes steel and concrete for construction projects

Quality Engineer

Full-TimePosted on 10/14/2026
$70k - $90k+ RRSP Matching
Mid
Bachelor's
Amaranth, ON, Canada+1 moreMore locations: Elora, ON, Canada
HybridTravel throughout Ontario and between plants and project construction sites is required.
Manufacturing Quality & TestQuality Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Engineering degree with a focus in civil engineering or a similar discipline is required.
  • A Professional Engineering designation or Engineer-in-Training status with eligibility for a Professional Engineer designation is required.
  • Academic or industry exposure to concrete mix design or materials engineering is required.
  • Prior experience in a quality control or quality assurance environment focused on concrete is required.
  • Knowledge of Canadian Standards Association, American Society for Testing and Materials, and relevant provincial transportation standards and specifications is required.
  • Obtain and maintain relevant concrete testing certifications, such as American Concrete Institute, Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories, or Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute certifications, as needed based on project and business requirements.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, customer-focused environment.
  • Willingness to travel between plants and to project construction sites as required.
  • Adaptability to overtime when required to meet project or production deadlines.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with individuals of diverse backgrounds and disciplines, including various levels of management.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the concrete laboratory and perform daily testing to support production and ensure compliance with mix designs and project specifications.
  • Design, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize concrete mixes for ready-mix plants across Ontario.
  • Assess material suppliers for product performance and standards compliance.
  • Review pre-bid technical specifications and prepare compliant submittal packages.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and industry associations to identify new technologies, alternative methods, and continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Travel throughout Ontario as required to provide supervision, support, and training to internal teams and external customers.
  • Manage and improve the Quality Program in accordance with Canadian Standards Association and industry standards.
  • Troubleshoot quality issues and develop repair procedures that ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Modify or implement procedures that maintain high product quality.
Desired Qualifications
  • Supervisory experience in the concrete industry is considered an asset.

About the company

OSCO Construction Group makes steel and concrete components for building and infrastructure projects across Canada and the eastern United States. Its operating companies cover structural steel, reinforcing steel, precast concrete and ready-mix concrete, alongside aggregates and construction services. Customers buy materials and fabricated components or contract with group businesses for installation, general contracting, construction management and electrical work. Strescon and PreCon make precast products that arrive at job sites ready for assembly, from wall panels to bridge components. Founded in 1955, the privately held group is headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Saint John, Canada

Founded

1955

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What believers are saying

  • Trades have training routes: OSCO's careers program includes apprenticeships and employee training.
  • Mining contracts support production: Ocean Steel began delivering about 1,150 tons for Eskay Creek in March 2026.
  • Counselling has defined allowances: OSCO's April 2026 assistance program includes five annual hours each for individuals and couples.

What critics are saying

  • Fieldwork has physical demands: Strescon's Halifax technician role requires heights, outdoor work, travel and overtime.
  • Delivery depends on other trades: Ocean Steel's mining work requires coordination with mechanical and electrical contractors.
  • Drivers face recorded oversight: Greenwood Ready Mix's entire heavy and light vehicle fleet uses dash cameras.

What makes OSCO unique

  • Floor systems combine sister companies: Ocean Steel, Strescon and PreCon jointly supply and install GIRDER-SLAB steel-concrete floors.
  • Walls use carbon reinforcement: Strescon's CarbonCast panels join insulation and concrete through a carbon-fiber grid.
  • Water infrastructure adds a specialty: Strescon assembles large treatment tanks from prestressed panels tensioned together on site.

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