Construction Inspector - Temporary

Location: Hants County (Shubenacadie)

Build the Future With Us – Your Impact Starts Here. WSP has upcoming municipal roadway and utility upgrade projects across several communities in Nova Scotia. This work directly supports safer, more sustainable local infrastructure—improving how residents move, connect, and access essential services.

In this role, you will join our team as a Construction Inspector, a trusted on‑site representative helping ensure quality, compliance, and safe delivery across multiple municipal construction projects.

This is a temporary position for approximately 4 months in Cape Breton, NS

Your Impact

You’ll be conducting site inspection for municipal construction projects, including storm and sanitary sewers, water distribution, and roadways—identifying and advising of non‑compliance.

You’ll be reviewing and interpreting contract documents and contract drawings.

You’ll coordinate and monitor the material testing/quality control program completed by others.

You’ll keep field diaries, records of work completed, and materials and equipment on site each day.

You’ll monitor environmental compliance.

You’ll work closely with the Contract Administrator to provide observations, records and data as required for contract administration.

You’ll be tracking and summarizing quantities, and reviewing, preparing and recommending approval of payment certificates.

You’ll liaise with the design engineer and clients for approval of on‑site changes.

You’ll liaise with the public and other stakeholders.

You’ll ensure compliance with WSP’s project‑specific Health and Safety Plan.

The Skills That Set You Apart

3+ years of experience as a Construction Inspector on municipal infrastructure projects.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build constructive on‑site relationships.

Preferably, solid knowledge of the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure Municipal Water, Sewer and Roads Master Construction Specifications.

A valid driver’s licence and a clean Driver’s Abstract.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $60,100 – $79,600

MB & ON: $54,800 – $75,400

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $54,200 – $72,000

EEO and Other Important Information
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. 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. Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. 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.

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