Inspector; Infrastructure

Inspector (Infrastructure), Construction Administration Department Final date to receive applications: OPEN Position Status:
Full-Time, Permanent Position Type:
Existing Vacancy Estimated

Start Date:

March 2026 Compensation: $65,000 - $100,000 Hours of Work:
Based on 40 hours per week

Work Location:

Peterborough, Ontario

Construction Administration Full Time Peterborough, ON $65,000 - $100,000 CAD per year

Hiring Contact
For questions about this position or the recruitment process, please contact:
Dakotah Herron, Human Resources Business Partner
Email:

D.M. Wills Associates Limited is in search of an Inspector (Infrastructure) in the Construction Administration and Inspection Services Department.

• Provide on-site inspection of construction work related to structural, municipal infrastructure and subdivision projects.
• Liaise and coordinate with the client, public, agencies, Designer, and Contractor.
• Document the progress of construction work.
• Gather pertinent information as per project documents.
• Review and understand contract documents including project drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Track quantities for payment purposes.
• Provide information to the Project Manager/Contract Administrator for invoicing/project tracking purposes.
• Perform survey work on construction sites and roadways.
• Calculate quantity take-offs for tenders.
• Maintain detailed daily diary/records of all construction site activities by completing Site Visit Reports (SVRs).
• Ensure that timelines are met for all key deliverables.
• Minimum three (3) year diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• OACETT Certification preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience providing the essential duties and responsibilities as noted.
• Previous experience in underground sewers, watermain, and road construction is preferred.
• Valid G Driver’s License.
• Knowledge in the use of various survey equipment/techniques including Total Station, GPS, and laser level.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, MS Project, Bluebeam, Adobe, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in intermediate applications of design software – AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong knowledge of the Ontario Health and Safety Act.
• Solid knowledge of other legislation and regulations related to department functions.
• General knowledge of principles and practices of contract administration and inspection including the Construction Act.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent work ethic and ability to work on multiple projects or issues simultaneously.
• Excellent time management skills to meet project timelines.
• Ability to travel with overnight stays for projects throughout the work week.

At Wills, we build partnerships with our team members, clients and community rooted in respect and fostered through a work environment that is committed to supporting, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion that respects people’s dignity, ideas, and beliefs.

We value smart work and promote work-life balance for employees through our flexible work options. We also provide a social and professional work environment that supports personal and professional goals for all team members. We are socially conscious and strive to make a difference in the communities where we live and work.

At Wills, we form partnerships with our team members, our clients, and communities to develop innovative engineering, environmental and planning solutions to today’s complex problems. On a micro-level the work you do contributes to successful project completion and exceeding clients’ expectations. On a macro-level, the work you do, as a Wills team member, has a direct impact on the safety and mobility of our friends, families, and the people of Ontario every day.

The daily activities and decisions made by our various teams have a direct impact on the people that use the infrastructure, both locally and provincially – something about which you can feel good.

As an Inspector, you will have a great opportunity to expand your technical expertise in Construction Inspection. Depending on your…