Job Description

Job Category: Technical Services
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The Opportunity:
As a skilled Construction Inspector, you will join our Rail and Transit department. You will be working from a dedicated project site in the Toronto area. Reporting to the Construction Site Manager, you will be responsible for inspection, examination, on-site work acceptance and preparation of reports for work progress on assigned construction contracts for a transit project. As the authorized representative of the client, you will ensure that construction work is performed in accordance with the contract plans and specifications, as well as with applicable codes and safety regulations.
Why choose WSP?

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
#WeAreWSP
What you can expect to do here:

• Oversee and conduct inspections on construction projects for TTC, including station upgrades, accessibility improvements, second exits, fire ventilation systems, track work, subway yards, and bus facilities.
• Provide inspection support across structural, civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and roofing disciplines; interpret drawings and specifications accurately.
• Monitor contractor obligations and client responsibilities; assist with the administration and quality control of constructed products.
• Verify materials and methods to meet contract specifications and safety standards; monitor quality assurance throughout the project.
• Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports; issue and follow up on Contract Deficiency Reports.
• Act promptly on safety, security, operational, or regulatory violations to minimize risks and customer inconvenience.
• Serve as liaison between contractors, TTC staff, municipalities, utilities, and external agencies to ensure smooth project execution.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Completion of a University or College program in a relevant engineering discipline (Civil, Structural, Architectural, Electrical, or Mechanical).
• Minimum 3 years of directly related experience in the inspection of large, multi-discipline and/or heavy construction capital projects.
• Experience with transportation infrastructure projects (e.g. subway, light rail, bus garage) with a transit agency (e.g. TTC, Metrolinx) is preferred.
• Experience in monitoring the progress of construction activities against the Contract Baseline for schedule and cost.
• Sound knowledge of construction inspection and management principles, practices and techniques, as well as knowledge of construction products, materials and equipment.
• Proficient at reading drawings and schematics.

About Us:
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please

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