Quality Inspector – Rail Services

We have an opening for a Quality Inspector at a new rail services shop that is opening in Squamish this month. This is an an excellent career opportunity for someone who has experience in ensuring the highest quality standards are upheld in a manufacturing, industrial or rail environment.   Offering full-time, year-round hours,  a competitive salary in the range of $80,000 to $95,000 with excellent benefits.

About the Role, Benefits & Perks:

• Full-time, year round based in beautiful Squamish, BC.
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Competitive salary starting in the range of $80,000 to $95,000 per year to start (negotiable)
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact rail and rolling stock projects across North America
• Committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace.  We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The Perfect Candidate: 

This role operates in a fast-paced, delivery-driven rail environment where timelines are tight and coordination is critical. The successful candidate is comfortable working close to production, resolving issues in real time, and improving methods, without compromising safety, quality, or compliance.

• 3–7 years of experience in quality inspection or quality control roles in manufacturing, rail, or industrial environments.
• Diploma or certificate in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Experience with dimensional inspection and use of measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Familiarity with fabrication, welding, mechanical assembly, or coating inspection is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment.
• Detail-oriented and objective.
• Enforce quality requirements professionally and consistently.
• Communicates clearly with shop and project teams.
• Remains calm and firm under schedule pressure.
• Takes ownership of quality outcomes.

Responsibilities Include: 

As a Quality Inspector (Quality Control), you will inspect materials, components, assemblies, and completed work to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, procedures, and applicable standards. You will play a key role in maintaining product integrity across fabrication, refurbishment, and maintenance activities.

• ​Perform in-process and final inspections of fabrication, assembly, coating, and maintenance work.
• Inspect incoming materials and components against technical and purchase order requirements.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, procedures, and quality standards.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using appropriate measuring tools.
• Document inspection results, non-conformities, and corrective actions clearly and accurately.
• Support audits, client inspections, and certification activities as required.
• Verify that approved procedures and work instructions are followed.
• Work with shop personnel and project teams to resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with shop personnel to support production sequencing.

Applying is Easy!

1. Create a Profile and upload your resume here (you only have to do this once):  https://www.squamish-jobs.com/application
2. OR If you have already created a profile with us, simply email talent@squamish-jobs.com to let us know that you’d like to chat about this role.
3. Please do not reach out to the company directly as Squamish Personnel is doing the first round of interviews for this position.  All applications must come through us to be considered.

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We will review all applications and contact candidates who have been selected for further consideration or an interview.  If you would like an update on your application, please email us at talent@squamish-jobs.com or call us at 604 398 4977 ext 2.

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