Junior Inspector

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) is currently seeking a Junior Inspector to join our Field Services team. This is an entry level position, and we are particularly interested in recent graduates with mínimal inspection experience who are willing to be trained and mentored as a Construction Inspector.

This position will be based out of our Mississauga, Guelph or Hamilton Offices**.**

**The Role**

As a member of the Field Services Team, you will be involved in a variety of municipal projects including road construction, waste transfer stations, gravity sewers, wastewater systems, pumping stations, etc. under the direction of our Senior Team members.

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 individual must 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 mandatory in order to commute to project locations.**

**Professional Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications**

The following qualifications, experience and skills are required:

- Ideally, 1-3 years of inspection as well as some related construction administration experience
- Diploma in a related discipline is an asset but not mandatory
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office 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
- Wellbeing benefit
- Active social committees
- A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment

**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, Indigenous, and International sectors. We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with nine office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.

Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines including air and noise, asset management, buildings, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage and peer review, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transpo