Construction Inspector, Osp

**Durham OneNet Inc** is an independent Municipal Services Corporation, wholly owned by the Regional Municipality of Durham. Durham OneNet's mandate is to design, build and operate a fibre-optic backbone network across Durham Region. This backbone will facilitate faster and more reliable broadband access to Durham Region residents, businesses, and institutions so that they may fully participate, compete, and thrive in the twenty-first century.

We are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes.

Durham OneNet has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming. On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community. Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us. We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect, and engagement where people enjoy coming to work.

We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Region of Durham and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community.

Let’s grow together.

**Construction Inspector, OSP (Full-time)**

**Reporting to and under the direction of the Sr. OSP Program Manager, the Construction Inspector responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

- Understand and implement local construction methods and procedures as required.
- Conduct overall OSP aerial and underground construction supervision in the field.
- Ensure adherence to construction maps and verify daily production quantities of construction contractors.
- Review permits and Right-Of-Way (ROW) considerations and requirements, including utility locates.
- Witness and monitor work activities, inspections, and testing in accordance with approved quality plans, site surveillance plans, procedures, and processes.
- Verify compliance with Client, and Industry Specifications while Outside Plant construction is being constructed.
- Overlook and edit “As-Built” forms for delivery prior to approval by Sr. OSP Program Manager.
- Communicate with Manager daily on field findings.
- Effectively understand and communicate project timelines, milestones, identified concerns and risks.
- Perform quality inspections on work as it is being performed, or work that has been recently completed, utilizing established checklists and/or other quality related documents and digital tools.
- Maintain records and prepare inspection reports daily, while supervising contractors.

**About you**:

- At least 5 years of experience in Civil Construction; existing and new placement of underground infrastructure for telecommunications.
- A working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Strong background in placement of fibre-optic cable via aerial and underground construction.
- Ability to read and understand maps, Municipal Consent drawings, and splice diagrams for fibre construction.
- Moderate familiarity and ability to use computer and electronic equipment as part of a digital construction management project.
- Fibre, Fibre Network, and Outside Plant knowledge.
- History of adhering to strict safety procedures and practices.
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team-oriented environment.
- High degree of focus and attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 60 lbs (27kg). and perform repetitive physical motions of bending, standing, climbing, and walking in construction zones.
- A valid drivers license and your own vehicle.

**Compensation**: Durham OneNet offers competitive compensation, project mileage coverage, and a very attractive company paid benefits package, including extended medical, dental, vision and RRSP plan.

**To learn more about Durham OneNet, please visit**:
We thank all applicants, however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted.