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12,504 listings · 2,050 employers Counted Oct 26, 2026. How we count

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Employers hiring include Loblaw Companies Limited (554 listings), Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health (439 listings), Walmart Canada (342 listings).

Common roles: Retail sales associate, Cashier, Cook.

1,534 of these listings include employer-provided pay. Open a job to see its currency and pay period.

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Pay period	Median starting pay	Listings
CAD / hour	20.00	1,142
CAD / year	72,000.00	305
USD / hour	17.75	31

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

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Leonardo DRS

Quality Inspector

Bedford, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 24, 2026

Original job description

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 150 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Inspector will be responsible for Inspection of materials and assemblies in accordance with PPI and Customer quality standards. Day to day duties will consist of conducting inspections to ensure components, hardware and subassemblies are meeting quality standards.

Job Responsibilities

Conducts inspection to ensure components, hardware and subassemblies are meeting quality standards.
Responds to queries on the quality of parts
Makes decisions based on documented accept/reject criteria.
Generates detailed nonconformance reports (NCRs) for rejected items
Actively manage backlog of rejected items to achieve targeted cycle time
Supports Quality Assurance or Customer Inspectors during Source and FAI Inspections
Responsible for release of product to stores, verifying that all contractual requirements have been met
Reviews test data sheets for compliance to the test requirements, and ensure all signoffs are complete and legible
Completes Inspection Checklist when required, requests and signs off Release Notes, and routes product to shipping
Performs assembly and other manufacturing functions as required when time allows
This profile reflects the major normal duties of the position. Other duties and projects may be assigned
Perform inspection activities of products, components, subassemblies, and/or systems, to assess conformance to the design as defined by the engineering drawings, models, and/or customer requirements

What you require to be successful in the role:

High School Diploma or GED
Certification and In-depth knowledge of relevant manufacturing standards (such as WHMA-A-620/J-Std-001/IPC-A-610) or common mechanical techniques (such as geometric dimensioning and tolerance practices) considered an asset
Fluent with quality standards, internal documentation and product lines
Ability to use various measurement devices (calipers, pin gauges, go/no-go gauges, etc) and microscope to verify mechanical part compliance
Experience reading drawings and able to verify part dimensions against drawing requirements
Proficient using Metric and US/Imperial measurement systems and doing measurement conversions
Ability to interpret contractual requirements and to execute them independently
Intermediate PC skills and experience using ERP systems
Knowledge to implement effective ESD and Moisture Sensitivity practices at all times
Knowledge of SPC is an asset
Understands the link between assembly, inspection and QA in customer satisfaction
Basic knowledge of ISO and AS Standards
Ability to understand military specifications and to read blue prints
Ability to define problems and drive to root cause and effective corrective action

Benefits of working with DRS Canada:

A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
An opportunity to participate in the design and development of DRS Canada’s next generation of leading edge technology
Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
Industry leading wellness program including:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
- An exceptional mental health benefit
- Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
Competitive compensation including:
- Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
- Maternity and Parental leave top-up
- Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off

About DRS Pivotal Power

DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group.

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may apply to this position online at www.leonardodrs.com/careers.

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Responsibilities

Inspect materials, components, assemblies, and systems against engineering drawings, customer requirements, and quality standards, documenting and managing nonconformances. Support source and first article inspections, verify test and contractual requirements, and release conforming products for storage or shipment.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required. Candidates should be able to use measurement tools, read drawings, verify dimensions, interpret quality and contractual requirements, and work with ERP systems; knowledge of relevant manufacturing standards, ESD and moisture sensitivity practices, SPC, ISO/AS standards, and military specifications is beneficial.

Skills

Quality Inspection
Manufacturing Standards
Measurement Devices
Microscope Use
Blueprint And Drawing Interpretation
Dimensional Verification
Metric And Imperial Measurement Conversion
ERP Systems
Electrostatic Discharge Practices
Moisture Sensitivity Practices
Statistical Process Control
ISO And AS Standards
Military Specifications
Root Cause Analysis
Corrective Action

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Coverage
Virtual Healthcare
Mental Health Benefits
Employee And Family Assistance Program
Professional Development Reimbursement
Online Learning Resources
Retirement Savings Plan With Company Matching
Financial Planning
Maternity And Parental Leave Top-Up
Vacation
Personal Days
Sick Leave
Additional Company-Paid Days Off
Flexible Work Hours
Compressed Work Week

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Keywords

Quality Assurance
Quality Inspection
Nonconformance Reports
First Article Inspection
Source Inspection
Engineering Drawings
Customer Requirements
Contractual Requirements
Test Data Sheets
Release Notes
Calipers
Pin Gauges
Go/No-Go Gauges
Microscope
WHMA-A-620
J-STD-001
IPC-A-610
Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing
ERP Systems
Electrostatic Discharge
Moisture Sensitivity
Statistical Process Control
ISO Standards
AS Standards
Military Specifications
Root Cause Analysis
Corrective Action
Power Conversion Equipment
Defense Manufacturing

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