Job Description

Ontario Shipyards Inc. is Canada’s largest full-service ship repair and construction company operating on the Great Lakes. Headquartered in Hamilton, Ontario, the company provides complete vessel lifecycle solutions—from new builds and retrofits to maintenance, repair, and vessel recycling.
Company Operating Name: Ontario Shipyards
Business Address: 208 Hillyard Street, Pier 14, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 6B6, Canada
Job Title: Non-Destructive Inspector (NDT Inspector)
Job Duties:
• Transport, set up, and calibrate non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment
• Conduct tests to ensure product quality and detect defects using ultrasonic, magnetic particle, radiographic, eddy current, and liquid penetrant methods
• Interpret readings, radiographs, and digital outputs to determine material conformity
• Prepare, record, and report inspection results in accordance with company QA/QC systems and applicable standards
• Establish and maintain NDT techniques to ensure compliance with safety and technical regulations
• Participate in quality audits and continuous improvement activities
Terms of Employment: Full-time (with the number of hours between 40 to 45 hours a week), permanent position; expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Language of Work: English
Compensation and Benefits:
o Hourly Wage: $33.76 – $37.98 per hour (based on experience and qualifications; incremental increases may apply based on performance review and certification level)
o Disability Insurance: Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage
o Medical Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage
o Dental Insurance: coverage for routine (100% up to $1000), and coverage for major dental work (50% up to $500), no coverage for orthodontics.
o Other Benefits: Vision care, maternity benefits, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), group benefits, and life insurance
Location of Work:
• Primary Location: 208 Hillyard Street, Pier 14, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8L 6B6
• Secondary Location: 340 Lakeshore Road, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, L2M 0A2 (Employees may be required to work at both locations depending on operational needs.)
Skills and Requirements:
• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Post-secondary training in a related technical discipline such as mechanical engineering, materials technology, or applied science is an asset.
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant work experience in non-destructive testing (NDT) or quality inspection within industrial, marine, or fabrication environments is required.
• Experience performing ultrasonic (UT), magnetic-particle (MT), dye-penetrant (PT), or radiographic (RT) testing in accordance with CSA W178.2 or CGSB standards is preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of formal training and hands-on experience will be considered.
• Certification in non-destructive testing (NDT) – CSA W178.2 or equivalent, Level II minimum – is required. This certification authorizes independent performance and interpretation of NDT, including equipment setup, method selection, evaluation of indications, and preparation of official inspection reports.
• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and codes.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and safe-work practices in industrial or marine environments.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and compliance with inspection procedures.
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to company policies and quality standards.
Application Instructions:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a résumé and copies of relevant certifications to [email protected] with the subject line: “Non-Destructive Inspector Application.”

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