Job ID #32165: Contractor Inspector - Wastewater Collection and Stormwater Operations

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada's largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees.

Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #Be The Reason

• Job :
  Contractor Inspector - Wastewater Collection and Stormwater Operations
• Union: CUPE Local 5167
• Job Description  #: 380
• Close date:
  August 19, 2026 by 4:00 p.m.
• This posting is for an existing vacancy
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Reporting to the Supervisor – Contract Services, oversee, co-ordinate, inspect and record all phases of sewer and water utility maintenance contracts within the City of Hamilton.

Perform inspections, quality control and quality assurance on construction and maintenance sites relating to water and sewer utility contracts and ensure contract specifications are maintained.

Oversee and ensure that contractors perform water distribution and wastewater collection system repairs / replacements to MOECC and City of Hamilton specifications.

Ensure plans and private sewer lateral repairs or replacements conform to City of Hamilton standards and policies;
Perform quality control testing on sewer lateral inspections.

Record pre and post construction site conditions and damages; take and log digital photographs.

Advise and recommend to Supervisor any variances to the contract; document changes; and notify contractor.

Monitor construction and maintenance sites for public access, clean-up, restoration, traffic control, and compliance with health & safety legislation.

Maintain records such as inspection logs, progress reports, force accounts, and property damage reports.

Approve minor project changes; recommend major changes and work stoppages.

Suggest, implement and oversee alterations to water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

Communicate with and co-ordinate projects between City of Hamilton staff, contractors, consultants and utilities.

Interpret drawings, blueprints, digital schematics and contract documents; confirm permits have been obtained.

Arrange for field and laboratory testing of materials such as concrete, asphalt, soils / compaction;
Collect bacteriological and chlorine samples during water distribution construction activities as required.

Coordinate with water distribution and wastewater collection operators on valve operation and flow control.

Requisition and record materials used by contractors.

Perform final project inspections; recommend assumption, acceptance and substantial completion.

Perform and record measurements such as sidewalks, roads, curbing, sod, main sewers, sewer laterals, water mains and water services for payment purposes.

Input, modify and retrieve water and sewer system data ensuring that computerized data management systems are kept current, accurate and functional.

Receive and answer inquiries from staff, public, other departments, elected officials, contractors and utilities.

Operate equipment such as gas detectors, flow meters, static pressure gauges, chlorine test kits, cell phones, laptop computers, metal detectors and city issued vehicle.

Coordinate with, and assist contractors with notifying affected residences to emergency watermain shut downs; notify fire control.

Coordinate and arrange for shut downs and recharging of water mains with water distribution staff; identify any changes to the distribution system.

Coordinate isolation and third party inspection for other affected utilities.

Record and follow-up on public complaints, negotiate and implement resolutions.

Recommend to the Supervisor any additions and deletions and working changes to contract…