Inspector (Student)

If you are interested in building an exciting and challenging career, consider joining us. We are always on the lookout for talented and performance-oriented individuals with a clear command of their discipline, and a desire to be part of a dynamic, growing team of professionals. Positions include Senior Engineers, Planners, Project Managers, Technicians/Technologists and CAD Operators, as well as surveyors, inspectors and administrative support staff.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package. Our work environment is collaborative, team-oriented and flexible. We provide state-of-the-art technological resources and strong career development support.

**Description**:
We are looking for an individual who would value gaining experience as part of Novatech’s inspection team. You will be paired with an experienced Inspector for training and will complete construction inspection and contract administration services to municipalities, land developers, and other clients for civil engineering linear infrastructure and site works projects. If you appreciate seeing projects progress, liaising with a diverse group of clients and contractors and enjoy attention to detail, this may be an ideal fit.

We believe in developing our people through mentorship and by engaging our multi-disciplined teams, to share their diverse talents and help them understand industry standards, trends, and successful business practices.
- Mileage reimbursement
- Footwear allowance.
- A Novatech cell phone will be provided for business use.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist with coordination, communication and liaison with internal project teams, as well as contractors, builders, homeowners and municipal personnel.
- Participate in the inspection of various linear infrastructure and site work projects to ensure compliance with contract documents, quality and safety standards, including sewers, watermains, stormwater management facilities, roadways, grading, sidewalks, curbs and utilities.
- Learn to interpret requirements and details of contract drawings and specifications.
- Maintain a detailed daily diary of the contractor’s work, instructions provided, issues encountered, and change management used.
- Assist with logging as-built elevations and help to verify quantities, maintaining supporting documentation.
- Compile daily or weekly inspection reports for various construction sites.
- Assist with preparation of payment certificates.
- File project information electronically in appropriate folders on the shared drive.
- Assist with surveyor tasks as needed: pre-engineering surveys and construction layout, using a total station or GPS instrument.

**Skills & Qualifications**:

- High level of commitment and professionalism.
- Interest in learning local provincial and municipal construction standards and specifications.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, with assistance.
- Experience working on heavy construction job sites (linear infrastructure and site works) is an asset.
- Ability to work as part of an inspection team, possibly in adverse conditions, for long hours during construction season, including overtime as required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- A valid Province of Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
- Working towards a Civil Engineering Technology Diploma, or equivalent.