WSP USA Looking for Senior Inspector at Ontario Full Time

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation

• We are locally dedicated with international scale

• We are future focused and challenge the status quo

• We foster collaboration in everything we do

• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)

• Understand and interpret the requirements and details of the contract drawings and specifications;

• Understand the contractor’s obligations and the client’s responsibilities under the contract;

• Inspect the work according to the required established frequency; examine (measuring) the work to the detail required to ensure contract compliance;

• Identify and act on any site, contractual and regulatory infractions (for safety, security, operational efficiency, customer convenience, etc.);

• Assist with the administration of the construction contracts; monitoring the constructed product for quality assurance;

• Act as a liaison between the contractor, internal staff, utility companies, local municipalities, etc. as required;

• Certain assignments may require that you work outside of normal work hours;

• Other duties as assigned/required

• Completion of a (2 year) college diploma program in Civil Technology, Architectural Technology, or equivalent experience with civil engineering construction projects;

• Certification as an Engineering Technologist is an asset;

• A minimum of 5 years of directly related experience in the inspection of large, multi-discipline and/or heavy construction capital projects and Subdivision projects;

• Previous experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D would be considered an asset.

• Must have sound knowledge of construction inspection and management principles, practices and techniques, as well as knowledge of construction products, materials and equipment;

• Must have a good understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and regulations for construction projects, as well as the safety policies and procedures applicable to the construction project.

• Must possess sound judgement; strong organizational, administrative, observational and problem solving skills; effective interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills;