Intermediate Site Inspector-Water​/Wastewater

Job Summary

Due to continued rapid growth and expansion of our Water Group in Ontario, our Construction Phase Services group is seeking an Intermediate Quality Assurance Inspector – Water/Wastewater to be based in our Toronto Area / Greater Toronto Area offices. The role requires diversified experience in site inspection and contract administration activities for multi‑disciplinary vertical and linear infrastructure projects.

• Full‑time site inspections and contract administration assistance on water and wastewater projects.
• Primary liaison with plant and owner staff on general contract issues and coordination of works.
• Daily detailed report, record, and photo keeping.
• Review of monthly payment draws and related administrative procedures.
• Providing feedback and working with design engineers, contractors, and owners to resolve field issues.
• Keeping post‑construction records and providing progress reports to construction teams.
• Working with construction teams to ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Implementing and monitoring inspection procedures in accordance with professional and corporate guidelines, including quality control.
• Ability to work extended hours as project requires.
• Ability to travel to, and reside locally (if necessary), as required for projects.
• Completing required training including confined space entry and working at heights.
• Work outdoors throughout the year in all weather conditions.
• Mentoring junior and intermediate staff.
• Assist contract administrator with issuance of all site instructions, directions, and correspondence.
• Assist contract administrator and engineering team with review of shop drawings.
• Assist with reporting on, and negotiating resolutions to, construction issues with contractor and owner representatives.
• Assisting with conducting site meetings and writing site meeting minute reports.

• External communications: support others in using external communications systems.
• Construction management: provide operational support and act as first‑line supervisor of an area of a construction project.
• Health, safety, and environment: follow HSE policies and procedures and identify and mitigate risks.
• Work scheduling and allocation: assign short‑term work schedules to a team of subordinates.
• Leadership and direction: explain the local action plan and motivate people to achieve goals.
• Performance management: respond to personal objectives and use performance management systems.
• Organizational capability building: provide coaching to team members.
• Operational compliance: identify noncompliance and report it.
• Quality assurance: plan and coordinate testing and inspection of products and processes; implement corrective actions or continuous improvement initiatives.

• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in water and/or wastewater treatment plant construction projects.
• CET designation, or PEO EIT or P.Eng. designation, or equivalent training and experience.
• Valid Class 'G' driver's license.
• Strong teamwork ability with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sound judgment and ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Experience in design of sewer and water main work is an asset.
• AutoCAD, MS Project, and Primavera P6 experience is an asset.
• Previous training and experience in confined space entry and/or working at heights training is an asset.
• Certification as a Certified Inspector of Sediment & Erosion Control (CISEC) is an asset.

Salary range: $80,472-$120,708. This range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in major city centres and may vary for different locations.

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.

This position is for an existing vacancy.