WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our Toronto office is looking for the next QA Civil Inspector. Reporting to the GHD DRP, the incumbent will be responsible for supervising the construction or installation of different components to ensure compliance with technical drawings, Toronto Hydro standards, specifications and applicable Canadian standards according to GHD procedures.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering construction verification and audit services, including quality assurance tasks such as safety inspections, workmanship evaluations, validation of construction activities for compliance with Toronto Hydro standards and electrical safety and O. Reg. 22/04, progress reporting, witness testing, and dimensional inspections across short-, medium-, and long-term timelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Holds a valid Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation or Civil Engineer / Professional Engineer registered in the province of Ontario is an asset
• Experience: Over 3 years of experience

REQUIRED SKILLS:

The following skills are considered as important assets:

General skills:

• Strong time management, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel across Toronto as needed.
• Must have a valid G-Class driver’s license

Specific technical skills:

• Strong experience in site inspections, compliance verification, and quality documentation.
• Skilled in interpreting civil and construction drawings, standards, specifications, and conducting visual inspections.
• Familiar with civil standards (e.g., CSA, ASCE) and urban infrastructure work (e.g., foundations, utilities, roadworks).
• Knowledge of construction safety practices, Book 7, and Toronto’s MCR regulations.
• Experienced in underground utility projects, including excavation, shoring, and hydro-vac techniques.
• Able to track and document project progress with logs, photos, and inspection forms.
• Experience in QA/QC procedures, non-conformance reporting, and basic project management (Primavera knowledge is an asset).
• Strong understanding of construction clearances, temporary utility supports, and test witnessing of materials.
• Ability to follow technical work instructions accurately and safely.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pre-Construction:

• Review all construction documentation prior to attending the pre-job meeting and pre-construction meeting.
• Lead or contribute to pre-job meeting and discuss on construction work and safety matter

IN-Construction:

Site Visit and Reporting

• Conduct daily field audits of contractor work to ensure compliance with Toronto Hydro Construction Standards, OHSA, EUSR, and Toronto Hydro Rule Book.
• Monitor construction activities for adherence to regulations, approved drawings, and specifications, including O. Reg. 22/04.
• Collect, validate, and maintain required project documentation (e.g., Form 1000, cut permits, safety assessments).
• Ensure contractor compliance with applicable laws and guidelines (e.g., MTO Book 7, MCR).
• Perform critical task inspections and document findings.
• Track daily construction progress, changes, and materials used; document with photos, markups, and logs.
• Verify installed materials match Toronto Hydro’s bill of materials and specifications.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, markups, and inspection records, and monitor project inspection timelines and hours.

Monthly Billing, Change Order Verification and Report to Toronto Hydro

• Verify monthly quantities of installed materials and completed work for contractor payment processing
• Validate contractor measurements and documentation for permanent restorations (e.g., pavement, sidewalk, curbs); support verification of cut repair invoices.
• Review, audit, and validate contractor change orders in accordance with Toronto Hydro procedures.
• Ensure installed materials match the approved Bill of Materials and comply with Toronto Hydro standards and specifications.
• Provide timely project status updates to Toronto Hydro’s DRP team.

Safety and Quality Non-Compliance

• Report quality, safety, or administrative non-compliance per Toronto Hydro’s NCR process.
• Escalate serious safety issues immediately; stop work in life-threatening situations.
• Support incident reporting as needed.
• Present and review NCRs during safety and contractor meetings.

Close Out:

• Conduct final walkdowns, document deficiencies, and validate project completion.
• Raise and follow up on incomplete work or non-compliance items as needed.
• Review and accept As-Built drawings (civil and electrical) per CSA and O. Reg 22/04.
• Verify material lists and outstanding documents using checklists (e.g., GCF).
• Participate in post-construction meetings, reviews, and prepare finalization and lessons learned reports.

Others:

• Maintain and track project documents to ensure use of current versions.
• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Coordinate project data and share updates with inspectors and stakeholders.
• Follow up with contractors and clients for required documentation.
• Support project managers with reporting, spreadsheets, and client communications.

Health, Safety & Environment:

• Accountable for the Health, Safety and Environment of personnel and the enforcement of all regulations as per the Company Health and Safety Manual, and the immediate reporting of any health, safety or environmental incidents, accidents or concerns to the Manager / Supervisor and H&S department for action.
• Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment.