Construction Inspector

**Construction Inspector**: If you are looking for a role where you can lead a team towards the delivery of municipal infrastructure projects for the residents of Halton, we want to hear from you. Over the next 10 years, the Region will be investing over $5 billion in transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure. We are committed to delivering high quality infrastructure for the residents, businesses and visitors to Halton Region, and are looking for dedicated, forward thinking and enthusiastic individuals to join our Public Works team **As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program.** **Posting ID**: 4335 **Department**: Public Works **Division**: Development Services **Pay Range**: $75,249 - $94,062 **Job Type**: Contract > 1 Year **Contract Duration**: up to 18 months **Hours of Work**: 37.5 hours per week **Work Location**: 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario **Employee Group**: OCT **Posting Date**:July 9, 2025 **Application Deadline**: July 23, 2025 Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of the same position within the next 18 months. **Job Summary**: Reporting to the Supervisor of Inspections within Development Services, the position is the technical, onsite lead for the Region to ensure quality control, assurance and acceptance of municipal infrastructure: water, wastewater, and storm water, along with Regional Roads. The position monitors, inspects and documents construction activities and coordinates with Regional staff, consultants, developers, contractors, external agencies and the public to ensure Regional Development construction projects are completed as per Regional Standards. **Duties & Responsibilities**: - Perform detailed field inspections of water, wastewater, storm sewer and road construction for development projects to ensure assets and the materials and methods used during construction comply with all related permits, regulations, standards and contract documents, drawings & specifications. - Create and maintain accurate and detailed project records for financial and technical purposes (e.g. as-constructed drawings, test reports, daily diary). - Perform, arrange and/or witness quality assurance and quality control testing of linear water, wastewater, storm sewer and road assets and related construction materials. - Coordinate project activities (e.g., shutdowns, road closures and testing) between the Region, consultant and the contractor to maintain water quality, minimize service disruptions to the public, and ensure compliance with regulations. - Provide technical support to the Regional Development Project Manager, consultants and contractors regarding construction methods and staging (i.e., sequencing of events) as well as resolution to design issues arising through construction. - Create and maintain professional relationships with Regional staff, Local Municipal staff, Developers, consultants, contractors, emergency services (i.e. fire), Councilors, Regulatory Authorities and the public. - Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with residents and businesses regarding project information, mitigating impacts and resolving issues related to construction. - Operate various technical equipment to undertake backflow testing, take measurements and complete materials testing. - Support the Development Services Department by rotating into Permits Inspection from time to time. - Demonstrate independent problem solving and draws upon construction experience to resolve or recommend the best approach to technical challenges. - Perform other duties as assigned. **Skills & Qualifications**: - Diploma in Civil Engineering (Municipal) or equivalent from a recognized community college. - Three to five (2-4) years or more related experience in construction of municipal infrastructure. - One to three (1-3) years or more of direct experience in inspection of municipal infrastructure. - Certified, or eligible to be certified, as an Engineering Technician/Technologist with Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT). - Knowledge and understanding of Ontario Provincial Standards (OPS), American Water Works Association Standards (AWWA), Ontario's Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). - Knowledge of backflow prevention and cross connection control. - Strong customer service skills and the ability to demonstrate effective time management skills is required along with a commitment to quality and compliance. - An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. - Graduates of any Applied Science or Technology Post-Secondary Programs are encouraged to apply **Working/ Employment Conditions**: **Working Conditions** - Daily travel will be required; incumbent must provide their own transportation