Contract Administrator

Join the Centre Block Rehabilitation Project as a Contract Administrator

The Opportunity:

This is your opportunity to be part of one of the most prestigious building rehabilitation projects in the world—Centre Block, the heart of Canada's Parliamentary Precinct and a symbol of Canadian democracy.

As an Intermediate Contract Administrator, you'll play a key role in overseeing the structural aspects of this historic restoration. Centre Block houses the House of Commons and Senate Chambers, along with offices for MPs, senators, and senior administrators. The project includes not only the rejuvenation of Centre Block and the Peace Tower, but also the development of a multi-level, below-grade Visitor Welcome Centre and over 30 enabling work projects.

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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As a Contract Administrator for the structural discipline, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring engineering excellence, following the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) guidelines. You'll oversee the dynamic process of construction, ensuring every structural element meets the highest standards of safety and innovation

What you can expect to do here:

• Review ongoing construction of the structure to monitor compliance with contract documents, identifying deficiencies and resolutions, and document all in Field Observation Reports (FORs).
• Coordinate structural work on site, with the Architectural lead CA and other CA disciplines. 
• Ensure assigned submittals are reviewed and returned.   
• Monitor the work of independent testing and inspection agencies.
• Respond to RFIs.
• Prepare site Instructions and Construction Bulletins.
• Review claims for structural scope of work.
• Participate in constructability reviews.
• Liaise with project stakeholders, including the Client (PSPC), the CM, architects, and engineers, on an ongoing basis.

• Identify potential risks and bring them to the attention of the Senior Contract Administrator.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in civil engineering, specialization in structural engineering;
• Registration as a Professional Engineer is desirable;
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a structural CA.
• Experience on large buildings projects, heritage projects, and fast-tracked projects is desirable;
• Strong knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and CSA Standards for concrete, steel, masonry; 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; French language skills are an asset;
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Bluebeam; Revit skills are desirable;
• To qualify for this role, you must be eligible for Canadian Federal Government Enhanced clearance (individual must have 5 full years of verifiable current history in Canada to be eligible)