Job Description

People, Place, Prosperity

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Working within our Strategic Plan,

Cambridge Connected,

and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper - alive with opportunity.

Job Profile

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There is an opening for a Construction Inspector within the Community Development Department, Engineering and Transportation Services Division. Reporting to the Manager of Engineering Field Services this position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

What you will be doing

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Inspect and enforce contract specifications on Capital and Development projects

Interpret and ensure contractor compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Ontario Environmental Protection Act, Safe Drinking Water Act (and applicable Regulations) and the Ontario Highway Traffic Act

Document all work performed in electronic reports, including materials used, payment items, health and safety issues and customer issues and complaints

Perform various testing of drinking water for compliance to Regulations

Witness and verify water commissioning procedures, as well as various soils, concrete and asphalt testing

Operate laptop and tablet for day-to-day document recording

Issue variation orders

Direct Geotechnical Consultant activities

Collaborate with Project Engineer or Supervisor of for any issues that require follow-up

Communicate with customers and stakeholder groups (various issues and complaints)

Generate and approve monthly progress payments

Provide project updates and manage bi-weekly site meetings

Review and approve Geotechnical consultant deliverable and billing for projects

Conduct final inspections of projects including evaluation of contractor performance

Education

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3-year degree or diploma in Civil Engineering Technology OACETT Registration with C.E.T. Certification OACETT Municipal Infrastructure Inspector (m.i.i.) designation is considered an asset. MECP Class I Water Distribution Operator Certification OGRA - Sewer and Watermain Construction Inspection Certificate

Experience and Knowledge

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Over 3 years of previous related experience in the following:
Recognizing and enforcing municipal infrastructure contract specifications, plan proposals, Ontario Provincial (OPS) and local (DGSSMS) standards, Occupational Health and Safety Requirements Experience in quality control and installation methods including analysis of asphalt, concrete, and soils Experience in the disinfection procedure for new watermains, including hydrostatic pressure testing, chlorination and de-chlorination and bacteriological testing Experience in the use of CAD software for creating as-built drawings and standard details Experience in the use of digital platforms for managing site workflows including mobile data collection Knowledge of survey practices for collecting site data and experience with survey-related tools and equipment.

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

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Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.
Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer)

Your compensation

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This position is within Grade 9 of the inside workers union salary schedule and the annual salary range is $91,468 to $97,204. A comprehensive benefits package is included and enrolment in Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS).

Hours of work

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The current regular hours of work are in accordance with the Inside Worker's Collective Agreement, (40 hours per week), Monday to Friday.

Advertisement expiration date

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To apply, submit your candidate profile and application through cityONE careers by September 3, 2025.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

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The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.


We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.


We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact HRServices@Cambridge.ca to make your needs known in advance.


For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy.


Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.