City Inspector jobs in Toronto, ON

Who are we looking for?

Our Construction Phase Services group located in our Markham, Whitby, Toronto and Mississauga Offices is looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Inspector to perform inspection duties on Highway/Road/Bridge projects in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, 3 days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment. This role can be based in any of our GTA offices - Toronto, Mississauga, Markham or Whitby.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Working safely and observing / working in conformance with GHD’s Behaviour-Based Safety culture;
• Completing day-to-day inspections of Highway / Road / Bridge projects in accordance with client terms of reference and manuals;
• Making payment recommendations to Contract Administrator and client staff;
• Daily completion of project records / diary entries;
• Monitoring contractor work for compliance with contract specifications;
• Monitoring contractor work for compliance with applicable safety and environmental legislation;
• Taking action, in consultation with Contract Administrator and in accordance with contract requirements, when non-conformances are observed;
• Use of the Ministry of Transportation Web-Based Contract Management System on MTO assignments;
• Making recommendations / proposing solutions for emerging project issues;
• Working nights, weekends, extended shifts;
• Working overtime hours as necessary. Work is seasonal in nature and will likely involve greater hours of work in summer than in winter months;
• Mentoring junior staff;
• Other duties as may be assigned.
• External Communications: Help others get the most out of external communications systems by offering support and advice.
• Construction Management: Provide operational support services and sometimes act as first-line supervisor of an area of a construction project. Involves using existing systems and protocols.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
• Work Scheduling and Allocation: Assign short-term work schedules to a team of subordinates in order to achieve expectations while following established timelines.
• Leadership and Direction: Explain the local action plan, to support team members in their understanding of what needs to be done, and how this relates to the broader business plan and the organization's strategy, mission, and vision; motivate people to achieve local business goals.
• Performance Management : Respond to personal objectives and use performance management systems to improve personal performance; or monitor the performance of the team, allocate work and review completion, take appropriate corrective action to ensure timeliness and quality, and contribute to formal individual performance management and appraisal.
• Organizational Capability Building: Provide coaching to team members to develop their skills.
• Operational Compliance: Identify, within the team, instances of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Quality Assurance: Plan and coordinate testing and inspection of products and processes. Implement corrective actions or continuous improvement initiatives and monitor them to make sure they are effective.

What you will bring to the team:

• Minimum 5 years' experience;
• OACETT rcsi designation, or PEO EIT designation;
• Past experience in grading, asphalt, and concrete work on greater than three transportation projects is considered an asset;
• Sound judgment and decisiveness;
• Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence;
• Team player, cooperative with other staff with open sharing of information and knowledge.

The salary range for this position is $80,472-$120,708. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

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As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.