Quality Control Technician Co-op/Summer Student

Municipal Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Bedford is seeking a Quality Control Technician Co-op/Summer Student. This role involves ensuring quality control compliance, conducting inspections, and reviewing contractor work. Ideal candidates should have a CET or degree in Civil Engineering and possess strong communication skills. Interested applicants should reference 'Quality Control Technician' when applying. Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required both verbally and in writing.
• Experience in a related field is a plus.
• A valid Driver’s License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out assignments conforming to policies.
• Ensure tests and inspections are properly executed.
• Monitor construction quality activities and document findings.
• Participate and report in Quality meetings.
• Review contractors' quality plans and inspections.

Skills

Strong communication verbal skills

Strong written skills

Presentation skills

Education

CET or Civil Engineering Degree

Job description

Quality Control Technician Co-op/Summer Student

Dexter Construction, a division of the Municipal Group of Companies, based in Bedford, Nova Scotia is a large diversified Construction Company engaged in all major aspects of the heavy civil construction industry within the Atlantic Provinces. We are currently seeking a Quality Control Co-op Student for a 4/8-month term starting May 2026 based out of Bedford, NS.

Job Summary:

The Quality Control Technician ensures the correct application of the Project Quality Plan for onsite activities. Acting as a representative of the company, this individual must act with professionalism, encouraging fellow employees to follow methods and procedures of quality control as out lined by company standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently plans and carries out assignments in conformance with accepted policies and practices.
• Ensure that the tests, controls and inspections are carried out and that personnel have access to all required project documentation.
• Advice on quality matters, inspection and interpretation of Codes and Standard as required.
• Review Contractors / Subcontractors Quality plan, procedures, Inspection and test plans to ensure it meets the project quality requirements.
• Monitors daily construction quality activities and conduct surveillance inspection to ensure compliance with approved Project drawings, Quality Plans and contract documentation.
• Participate in Quality meetings and report on quality activities when required.
• Perform review of construction contractors’ or service providers’ daily quality control and safety reports to assure that the quality control operations are adequately documented (including such activities as level of inspections, inspection results, testing procedures and results, deficiency correction actions, etc.) and that work is being performed in a safe manner.
• Address the day-to-day inspection needs of the assigned areas.
• Ensure that all site activities are carried out according to reference documentation
• Inform the Quality Manager of any deviation regarding the contract.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience:

• CET, Civil Engineering Degree, or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience would be an asset
• Strong communication verbal, written and presentation skills
• A valid Driver’s License

Application Process:

Completed applications should be submitted to:

Please reference “Quality Control Technician” in the subject line along.

We are an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested candidates to submit a detailed resume.

We would like to thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be notified.