Civil Engineering Inspector

WSP Global Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Civil Inspector to join our Thornhill office. You will review civil design drawings, perform field audits, and monitor utility construction to ensure safety, accuracy, and compliance with design and regulatory requirements.

You will document progress, report non-conformances, and support project closeout tasks with a focus on quality and collaboration. The role requires a Certified Technician/Technologist or equivalent Civil Engineering education, Ontario driver’s

Qualifications

• Certified Technician/Technologist designation or equivalent civil engineering education and experience.
• Experience in construction inspection, contract administration or civil infrastructure.
• Knowledge of OHSA, Electrical Utility Safety Rules, CSA/ASTM/OPSS/ACI is asset.
• Valid Ontario driver's license and ability to travel to sites.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather and flexible hours.
• Strong field judgment to assess workmanship, compliance and measurements.
• Proven ability to produce clear daily inspection records and closeout docs.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication; collaborate with contractors and teams.

Responsibilities

• Review project design drawings, construction documentation and requirements to set up field execution.
• Perform field audits/inspections to verify compliance with design, safety and client standards including CSA requirements and regulations.
• Monitor civil utility construction activities (excavation, ducts, concrete, etc.).
• Document construction progress with daily logs, measurements, photos and drawings.
• Identify and report non-conformances and support NCR process resolution.
• Verify contractor measurements, monthly billing, quantities and Change Orders with supporting records.
• Complete Field Risk Assessments, review safety procedures, participate in tailboards and lessons learned.
• Closeout: final walkdowns, document deficiencies, support warranty holdback release, prepare finalization reports.

Skills

Technologist cert

Construction inspection

Contract administration

Civil infrastructure

Municipal construction

Utilities

Electrical distribution

OHSA knowledge

Driver’s licence

Fieldwork outdoors

Field judgment

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering or Technologist

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future With Us

Join our Power team as a Civil Inspector, based in our Thornhill office, with flexible part-time or full-time opportunities available. Reporting to the Construction Audit and Inspection Manager, you will help ensure civil utility infrastructure is constructed safely, accurately, and in accordance with design, regulatory, and client requirements.

Your work will support a diverse portfolio of projects across T&D, Utilities, EV Charging Infrastructure, Power Generation, Renewables, Hydro & Dams, Energy Storage, Underground Tunnelling, and more, giving you exposure to exciting projects and opportunities to grow your field expertise.

Your Impact

• Review civil design drawings, construction documentation, specifications, permits, and project requirements to help set projects up for successful field execution.
• Perform field audits and inspections to verify construction aligns with design, regulatory, safety, and client standards, including applicable CSA requirements, O. Reg. 22/04 and MTO Book 7.
• Monitor civil utility construction activities, including excavation, duct structures, concrete works, chambers, road and sidewalk restoration, curbs, and associated infrastructure.
• Document construction progress through comprehensive daily activity logs, measurements, field observations, drawing markups, photographs, deficiencies, changes, and relevant site conditions.
• Identify and report quality, safety, and administrative non-conformances, supporting timely resolution of deficiencies through the applicable NCR process.
• Verify contractor measurements, monthly billing, construction quantities, materials, and Change Orders, maintaining accurate supporting field records.
• Support safe project delivery by completing Field Risk Assessments and Hazard Evaluations, reviewing contractor safety procedures, participating in site tailboards, and contributing to pre-construction and lessons-learned meetings.
• Drive effective project closeout by completing final walkdowns, documenting deficiencies, supporting warranty holdback release, reviewing as-built packages, and preparing Project Finalization Reports.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Certified Technician/Technologist designation, or equivalent Civil Engineering education and relevant experience.
• Experience in construction inspection, contract administration, civil infrastructure, municipal construction, utilities, or electrical distribution construction is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Electrical Utility Safety Rules, and applicable civil and structural construction standards, including CSA, ASTM, OPSS, and ACI, is an asset.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence and ability to travel to assigned construction sites.
• Ability to perform fieldwork outdoors in extreme or changing weather conditions and flexibility regarding hours of work.
• Strong field judgment and ability to independently assess construction workmanship, compliance, measurements, and deficiencies.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear and accurate technical documentation, including daily inspection records, photographs, measurements, drawing markups, and closeout documentation.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with contractors, client representatives, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $79,300 – $105,100

MB & ON: $72,400 – $99,700

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $71,700 – $95,200

Disclosure:

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges—engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion—to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe 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. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.