Intermediate/Senior Construction Inspector – Water/Wastewater (Vertical)

We are currently hiring an Intermediate/Senior Construction Inspector to join our Field Services team with a focus on vertical water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals with at least 7 years of inspection experience in water and wastewater facility construction.

The ideal candidate will have a solid multi-disciplinary construction background a thorough understanding of consultant responsibilities and the ability to work independently while effectively supporting project teams.

This role is primarily field based with flexibility to work out of our Orangeville Mississauga Barrie or Newmarket offices depending on project needs and personal preference.

What Youll Be Doing

As an Intermediate Construction Inspector youll oversee the construction of vertical water and wastewater facilities such as treatment plants pumping stations and reservoirs. Youll ensure compliance with contract documents safety standards and environmental regulations while maintaining clear communication with clients contractors and stakeholders.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Conduct thorough on-site inspections of water and wastewater facility construction.
• Ensure contractor adherence to safety traffic control and environmental protocols.
• Maintain detailed project records including daily reports and as-built documentation.
• Liaise effectively with clients contractors facility operations personnel and municipal authorities.
• Support contract administration including payment verification change order review and meeting documentation.
• Coordinate with specialist inspection agencies (e.g. geotechnical disinfection welding ESA TSSA).
• Mentor junior inspection staff and contribute to team development.
• Demonstrate professionalism and empathy when addressing construction-related concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily site inspections to verify conformance with drawings and specifications.
• Prepare and issue detailed inspection reports and project documentation.
• Monitor contractor schedules and track progress against baseline plans.
• Review contractor invoices and assist with payment certification.
• Attend construction meetings and prepare minutes.
• Assist with tender and contract document preparation.
• Provide constructability feedback during design phases.
• Support evening/weekend inspections as required by project schedules.
• Liaise with governing authorities and coordinate with clients and contractors.
• Review and assess contractor change requests and claims.

What You Bring

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or education in a related discipline.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in civil construction and water/wastewater facility inspection.
• Familiarity with water/wastewater treatment processes and facility operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Ability to interpret contract documents and engineering drawings.
• Solid knowledge of construction materials methods and scheduling.
• Understanding of OHSA and construction regulations.
• Excellent organizational communication and record-keeping skills.
• Valid drivers license and regular access to a vehicle.

At Burnside youll work in an environment that supports professional development teamwork and meaningful project work. If youre ready to bring your skills to a company that values your growth and contribution wed love to hear from you.

Why Choose Burnside

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

We offer:

• A collaborative culture where friendship honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices
• Flexible working hours and office locations including hybrid working opportunities
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• RRSP company matching plan
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Potential for performance-driven bonusing
• Wellbeing benefit
• Active social committees
• A welcoming positive and inclusive work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment assessment and selection process as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes please contact our Human Resources department.

Company Profile More about us

Founded in 1970 R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 450 staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.

We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public Private and Indigenous work on a variety of projects throughout Canada with ten office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.

Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines beyond our core civil engineering focus including air and noise asset management building sciences environmental planning and ecology GIS hydrogeology land development landscape architecture municipal drainage solid waste stormwater management structures transportation planning and design water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics.

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Senior IC