QA Electrical Inspector (ELI)

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Who are we looking for

Our Toronto office is looking for the next QA Electrical Inspectorthe incumbent will be responsible for supervising the construction or installation of different components to ensure compliance with technical drawings Toronto 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:

Primary Responsibilities:

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.

Reporting to:

• Project GHD DRP (Project Manager)
• The incumbent performs the work specified by the inspection coordinators/project manager

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.

Qualifications:

• Education: Holds a valid Power Line Red Seal Certification demonstrating interprovincial qualification as a Construction Electrician or Electrical Engineer / Professional Engineer registered in the province of Ontario is an asset
• Experience: Over 3 years of experience

Required Skills:

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 ensuring compliance with electrical drawings specs and safety codes (ESA EUSR OHSA).
• Skilled in documenting inspections standards managing NCRs and maintaining quality records.
• Proficient in underground and overhead electrical systems including cable pulling conductor stringing and switchgear installation.
• Able to read and validate singleline diagrams schematics and asbuilts.
• Knowledge of Toronto Hydro standards utility clearance requirements and municipal regulations (MCR).
• Familiar with urban electrical infrastructure hydrovac excavation and temporary utility supports.
• Experienced in QA/QC documentation protection systems and construction test witnessing.
• Effective in tracking work progress and supporting safe highquality execution.

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