Job Description

About Our Organization:
When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of 2000 full and part-time employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment.

As a regional top employer, the City of Guelph values its employees and offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, opportunities for professional development, a healthy work-life balance, and many roles with flexible work options. Our corporate values are integrity, service, inclusion, wellness, and learning. Guelph is consistently ranked as one of the best places in Canada to live, work, and play—all good reasons to consider a career in this beautiful city. Job Summary:
Resumes are being accepted for the position of Construction Inspector with the Engineering and Transportation Services department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the inspection and enforcement of City standards on a wide range of municipal projects including road, sewer and watermain construction with a focus on collaboration with City Departments and adherence to proper and safe construction practices and continuous improvement processes. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Corporate Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision – to be the city that makes a difference.

Hours of work

From the Sunday of the third full week of November to the Saturday to the first full week of April shall work thirty-five (35) hours per week composed of seven (7) consecutive hours per day. From the Sunday of the second full week of April to the Saturday of the second full week of November shall work forty (40) hours per week composed of eight (8) hours per day.

Your role

• Observe and provide input and prepare comments and make recommendations to the project manager regarding field alterations or problems encountered on construction projects.
• Liaise between contractors and Engineering Services to ensure that contracts are being carried out as per tender drawings and Linear Infrastructure Standards, OPSS, and any other applicable specifications. Work with project manager(s) to point out and ensure compliance with construction documents.
• Ensure contractor maintains vehicular and pedestrian traffic is safety on construction site.
• Notify soils consultants and observe and record material testing and initiate corrective action where required. Observe and record watermain and sewermain testing.
• Review grade sheets and survey layout. Ensure the protection of utilities and existing municipal services on the project site.
• Fill out inspector’s diary and record information to be shown on “as recorded” drawings.
• Measure and log quantities for payments and help prepare progress payment certificates
• Estimate and calculate quantities for contract payments and other projects as assigned
• Assist surveyors by taking construction photos, checking field notes, setting up files, etc.
• Inspect manholes and sewers for deficiencies and as recorded purposes
• Provide Customer service by responding to general inquiries regarding projects from various stakeholders including the general public or directing communication to the project manager.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through a 3 year diploma from a Community College in Construction Engineering technology or closely related field with 2 – 3 years’ experience inspecting construction projects. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must possess a valid ‘G’ driver’s licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
• Preference will be given to those who are certified as a certified technician/technologist with OACETT or those willing to obtain certification within one year from start date in the position
• Knowledge in municipal surveying, general inspection and/or advanced sewer and watermain construction inspection is required; completion of relevant OGRA/MEA courses is an asset
• Must possess excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and understanding of construction safety as outlined in the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Traffic Control and First Aid
• Must be a self-starter and able to work with limited supervision
• A satisfactory Police Record Check including vulnerable sector check would be required at time of offer

Rate

$34.35-$42.20 per hour

How to apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by Sunday, August 28,2022. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Proof of qualifications will be requested at the interview stage.
The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.
Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.