construction inspector

Government of Canada; East Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in East Gwillimbury is seeking an inspector to examine construction sites, ensuring compliance with building codes and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a secondary school diploma and relevant inspection experience. The position requires physical capability to work under pressure and the use of personal safety gear. This role is strictly on-site, with no remote options offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in inspection of highways, bridges, or industrial construction is an asset.
• Must complete a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Examine plans and site layouts.
• Inspect construction for compliance with codes and regulations.
• Enforce installation codes for steel and concrete.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Ability to distinguish between colours

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Safety equipment/gear

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Safety glasses/goggles

Gloves

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Responsibilities

• Examine plans, drawings and site layouts
• Inspect construction of building and engineering construction
• Ensure compliance to drawings, specifications and building codes
• Ensure electrical and plumbing installations meet government regulation
• Enforce steel and concrete installation codes
• Inspect construction of sewer systems and pipelines
• Inspect to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained
• Inspect existing buildings for structural defects and fire hazards
• Inspect and provide reports on condition of new or resale homes

Experience and specialization

Type of inspection

• Highways
• Bridges
• Industrial construction

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Large workload
• Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Values and ethics