QA Civil Inspector (CVI)

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Who are we looking for

Our Toronto office is looking for the next QA Civil Inspector. Reporting tothe GHD DRP the incumbentwill be responsibleforsupervising the constructionorinstallationofdifferentcomponentstoensurecompliancewithtechnicaldrawingsToronto Hydro standards specifications and applicable Canadian standards according to GHD procedures.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering construction verification and audit services including quality assurance tasks such as safety inspections workmanship evaluations validation of construction activities for compliance with Toronto Hydro standards and electrical safety and O. Reg. 22/04 progress reporting witness testing and dimensional inspections across short medium and longterm timelines.

Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Responsibilities:

PreConstruction:

• Review all construction documentation prior to attending the prejob meeting and preconstruction meeting.
• Lead or contribute to prejob meeting and discuss on construction work and safety matter

INConstruction:

SiteVisitand Reporting

• Conduct daily field audits of contractor work to ensure compliance with Toronto Hydro Construction Standards OHSA EUSR and Toronto Hydro Rule Book.
• Monitor construction activities for adherence to regulations approved drawings and specifications including O. Reg. 22/04.
• Collect validate and maintain required project documentation (e.g. Form 1000 cut permits safety assessments).
• Ensure contractor compliance with applicable laws and guidelines (e.g. MTO Book 7 MCR).
• Perform critical task inspections and document findings.
• Track daily construction progress changes and materials used; document with photos markups and logs.
• Verify installed materials match Toronto Hydros bill of materials and specifications.
• Maintain accurate daily logs markups and inspection records and monitor project inspection timelines and hours.

Monthly Billing Change Order Verification and Report to Toronto Hydro

• Verify monthly quantities of installed materials and completed work for contractor payment processing
• Validate contractor measurements and documentation for permanent restorations (e.g. pavement sidewalk curbs); support verification of cut repair invoices.
• Review audit and validate contractor change orders in accordance with Toronto Hydro procedures.
• Ensure installed materials match the approved Bill of Materials and comply with Toronto Hydro standards and specifications.
• Provide timely project status updates to Toronto Hydros DRP team.

Safety and Quality NonCompliance

• Report quality safety or administrative noncompliance per Toronto Hydros NCR process.
• Escalate serious safety issues immediately; stop work in lifethreatening situations.
• Support incident reporting as needed.
• Present and review NCRs during safety and contractor meetings.

Close Out:

• Conduct final walkdowns document deficiencies and validate project completion.
• Raise and follow up on incomplete work or noncompliance items as needed.
• Review and accept AsBuilt drawings (civil and electrical) per CSA and O. Reg 22/04.
• Verify material lists and outstanding documents using checklists (e.g. GCF).
• Participate in postconstruction meetings reviews and prepare finalization and lessons learned reports.

Others:

• Maintain and track project documents to ensure use of current versions.
• Prepare and distribute daily weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Coordinate project data and share updates with inspectors and stakeholders.
• Follow up with contractors and clients for required documentation.
• Support project managers with reporting spreadsheets and client communications.

Health Safety & Environment:

• Accountable for the Health Safety and Environment of personnel and the enforcement of all regulations as per the Company Health and Safety Manual and the immediate reporting of any health safety or environmental incidents accidents or concerns to the Manager / Supervisor and H&S department for action.
• Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment.

Qualifications:

• Education: Holds a valid Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation or Civil Engineer / Professional Engineer registered in the province of Ontario is an asset
• Experience: Over 3 years of experience

Required Skills:

Thefollowingskillsareconsideredasimportantassets:

Generalskills:

• Strong time management attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel across Toronto as needed.
• Must have a valid GClass drivers license

Specific technical skills:

• Strong experience in site inspections compliance verification and quality documentation.
• Skilled in interpreting civil and construction drawings standards specifications and conducting visual inspections.
• Familiar with civil standards (e.g. CSA ASCE) and urban infrastructure work (e.g. foundations utilities roadworks).
• Knowledge of construction safety practices Book 7 and Torontos MCR regulations.
• Experienced in underground utility projects including excavation shoring and hydrovac techniques.
• Able to track and document project progress with logs photos and inspection forms.
• Experience in QA/QC procedures nonconformance reporting and basic project management (Primavera knowledge is an asset).
• Strong understanding of construction clearances temporary utility supports and test witnessing of materials.
• Ability to follow technical work instructions accurately and safely.
• Mustbeabletoread understandandfollowworkinstructionsinasafeaccurateandtimely manner.

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