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The Opportunity:
WSP is currently seeking Electrical Inspector to join our Power team, based in Thornhill office. Position is available on a flexible, part-time, or full-time basis. Reporting to the Construction Audit and Inspection manager, Inspector will perform on-site audit of hydro distribution installations in Toronto and Horseshoe area. They monitor asset conditions at various locations and construction activities to ensure they are completed in accordance with design, regulatory, safety and client standards. This position offers opportunity of exposure to a wide variety of exciting and unique projects across the company, supporting the engineering staff (e.g., T&D, Utilities, EV Charging Infrastructure, Power Generation, Renewables, Hydro & Dams, Energy storage, Magnitude Underground Tunnelling, etc.)

Why choose WSP?
- We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
- Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
- A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
- Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
- Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
- A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

- Review IFC package prior to construction start.
- Participate in pre-construction and post-construction/lessons learned meetings.
- Complete Field Risk Assessment & Hazard Evaluation, Review Contractor’s Safety procedures, Sign on to the tailboard on site.
- Complete daily field audit for the projects assigned. Prepare daily log with photos of all activities.
- Verify construction work is completed in accordance with design, regulatory, safety and client standards, applicable laws, and guidelines (e.g., MTO Book 7, MCR etc.).
- Verification of conformance to O. Reg 22/04.
- Issue Safety Non-Compliance Reports if required. Monitor contractor’s corrective actions for violations of safety practices, plans and procedures or regulatory requirements.
- Issue Quality Non-Compliance Reports if required. Monitor contractor’s corrective actions for deficiencies or non-adherence to design and standards.
- Verify Contractor’s monthly billing and Change Orders.
- Perform final walk down to ensure scope of work completed and ready for intended service, prepare list of deficiencies, warranty holdback release.
- Review As-built package and prepare Project Finalization Report for project close out.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

- Power Line Technician, or Electrician Certificate, or equivalent Electrical Engineering education/experience.
- Utility and infrastructure experience.
- Working knowledge of the Electrical Utility Safety Rules and industry safe work practices.
- Knowledge of Toronto Hydro Rule Book, THESL Distribution Standards, and Book 7 would be an asset.
- Familiar working knowledge with occupational health & safety act (OHSA), construction standards and specifications in Ontario and City of Toronto (OPS, MCR) and ACI & AISC codes is an asset.
- Must have valid Ontario Drivers’ License.
- Must be able to work outside in extreme weather and flexible on hours of work.
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.