Junior Construction Inspector

1 month ago

Mississauga, Canada Burnside & Associates Limited Full time
Junior Construction Inspector (Horizontal)

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) is currently seeking a Junior Inspector to join our Field Services team starting in May of 2024. This is an entry level position, and we are particularly interested in recent graduates (2022 / 2023) or upcoming graduates (Spring 2024) with minimal inspection experience who are willing to be trained and mentored as a Construction Inspector.

We are looking for an individual who can work as part of a project team, but is whose role also involves working independently on project sites. Our ideal candidate is flexible and able to adjust to changing priorities/assignments. The ideal candidate needs to be able to learn in a fast-paced environment, be fair, be willing and able to develop working relationships with all involved parties, be meticulous in their notes, and be willing to go that extra mile to continue to provide quality service to our clients.

This position will be based out of our Orangeville or Mississauga Offices.

The Role

As a member of the Field Services Team, working under the direction of our Senior Team members, the successful applicant will be involved in a variety of municipal projects that are predominantly “Horizontal” - road construction, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and water distribution systems. There may also be projects that involve the construction of municipal infrastructure facilities (pumping stations, sewage pumping stations, waste transfer stations, etc).

The individual is responsible for daily coordination of assigned projects, including the possibility of periodic or resident inspection to determine if the project is progressing in General Conformance with the drawings and specifications. You will be required to liaise between the owner, client, contractor, and all other project stakeholders.

Duties may include:

  • Conducting onsite review of construction progress for general conformance with approved drawings and specifications for various project types;
  • Preparing and issuing site inspection reports;
  • Collecting/reviewing project as built information;
  • Reviewing monthly contractor progress payment draws/proper invoices and assisting with payment verification/certification;
  • Assisting with construction progress meetings and minutes;
  • Reviewing/assessing contractor change requests and claims, and assisting with negotiations if/as required;
  • Coordinating as required, with the client and contractor;
  • Liaising with municipal and governing authorities as required in support of the contract;
  • Reviewing and commenting on constructability aspects of design drawings;
  • Assisting with various contract administration duties in conjunction with the Contract Administrator;
  • Other duties as assigned or required.

This is a Site position. The successful applicant must be willing to work from 7:00am to 5:00pm, and be available to work some evenings and weekends, as may be required to facilitate the inspection and administration of their assigned projects. A valid driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle are a requirement for the position.

Professional Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

The following qualifications, experience and skills are required:

  • Technologist or Technician Level Diploma in a related discipline from an accredited Community College
  • Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD / Civil 3D / Bluebeam is an asset
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
  • An understanding of office dynamics and exceptional interpersonal skills
  • The ability to manage time to complete multiple tasks
  • The ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders, including contractors, affected public /community members, and client/municipal staff

Why Choose Burnside?

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

We offer:

  • A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices
  • Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities
  • A competitive compensation and benefits package
  • RSP company matching plan
  • Career growth and professional development opportunities
  • Potential for performance-driven bonusing
  • Recruiting bonus / finder’s fee for referrals
  • A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department.

Company Profile – More about us:

Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 400 staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.

We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private and Indigenous sectors.We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with ten office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.

Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines beyond our core civil engineering focus including air and noise, asset management, building sciences, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transportation planning and design, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics.

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