Job Description

Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.




Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we'll provide you unlimited space to grow.

Who are we looking for?

Our

Toronto

office is looking for the next

QA Civil Inspector

who will be supporting the technical execution of construction-site work to meet quality and timeliness requirements.


Reporting to the GHD DRP, the 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 long-term timelines.

We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.

See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Responsibilities

Insights and Reporting:

Extract simple/automatic data in various forms (graphs, charts, etc.) to include in reports.

Data Collection and Analysis:

Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.

Regulatory and Compliance Management:

Carry out a wide range of compliance monitoring activities and give basic advice on compliance and regulatory requirements.

Cost Accounting:

Monitor and analyze data using cost accounting systems and protocols.

Cost Calculation and Analysis:

Collate cost information and help calculate accurate costings for construction, maintenance, or improvement works.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate risks and to safeguard the environment and the well-being of self and others.

Personal Capability Building:

Develop and maintain excellent process or technical skills by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.

Operational Compliance:

Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.

Quality Review:

Check the quality of work undertaken by teams in accordance with well-defined quality standards, identifying appropriate rectification where necessary.

Education

Education: Holds a valid Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation or Civil Engineer / Professional Engineer registered in the province of Ontario is an asset

Experience

General Experience:

Experience: Over 3 years of strong experience in site inspections, compliance verification, and quality documentation.

Managerial Experience:

Skilled in interpreting civil and construction drawings, standards, specifications, and conducting visual inspections. Familiar with civil standards (e.g., CSA, ASCE) and urban infrastructure work (e.g., foundations, utilities, roadworks). Knowledge of construction safety practices, Book 7, and Toronto's MCR regulations. Experienced in underground utility projects, including excavation, shoring, and hydro-vac techniques. Able to track and document project progress with logs, photos, and inspection forms. Experience in QA/QC procedures, non-conformance reporting, and basic project management (Primavera knowledge is an asset). Strong understanding of construction clearances, temporary utility supports, and test witnessing of materials. Ability to follow technical work instructions accurately and safely. Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
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As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.