Site Inspector, Field Ambassador, Water​/Wastewater

Overview

We partner with clients to provide program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.

Stantec seeks a highly organized and proactive professional to join our practice as a Site Inspector & Field Ambassador, working about 50% of the time on a project site in Caledon, Peel Region. This role combines stakeholder engagement, project communications, and on-site presence during construction, with on-site construction experience considered mandatory. You will act as a key liaison between project teams, contractors, and community stakeholders while monitoring construction activities and supporting clear, proactive communication throughout the project lifecycle.

• Liaise with project delivery managers, communications manager, contractors, and external agencies.
• Develop and maintain project Engagement Plans and communications.
• Ensure project information is accurate on program webpages and Plan Engage.
• Maintain stakeholder lists and build relationships with schools, businesses, health centers, and community organizations.
• Prepare and distribute notices, newsletters, maps, and event materials.
• Host Public Information Centres and stakeholder meetings.
• Conduct Business and Institutional Care Program (BICP) surveys and regular check‑ins with area businesses.
• Plan and manage project signage, way finding, and hoarding.
• Support proactive issues resolution.
• Monitor construction progress to understand schedules, impacts, and mitigation measures and communicate these clearly to stakeholders.
• Review Traffic Management and Construction Management Plans to assess impacts on the travelling public, businesses, institutions, and property owners.
• Track monthly progress lookaheads and provide clear updates to stakeholders.
• Participate in project kick‑offs, bi‑weekly reviews, and coordination meetings.
• Input project‑level communications information into progress reports and communications calendars.
• Track construction‑related outages (planned and emergency) for communication to key stakeholders.
• Train and mentor junior staff in communications procedures and standards.
• Maintain organized project documentation and photo records for use in communications materials.

• Experience working on construction sites is required, with preference for linear municipal water/wastewater and/or tunneling projects.
• Proven project management skills, delivering quality results on time and within budget.
• Experience in construction contract administration, consulting, and/or community consultations (preferred).
• Strong listening and problem‑solving skills for issues resolution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work seamlessly with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Capacity to multi‑task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self‑motivated with strong technical writing and public speaking abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions as required.

• A university degree or post‑graduate college diploma is preferred.
• Minimum of 2–5 years’ experience in construction, stakeholder management, and project implementation, within water infrastructure projects.