Contract Services Inspector

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Kakabeka Falls; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ontario Public Service in Kakabeka Falls is seeking a skilled inspector for local roads maintenance and contract oversight. You will patrol, monitor contractors, ensure compliance with specifications, and document work records as part of the Northwest Operations team.

Responsibilities include liaising with contractors and the public, interpreting related acts, and applying safety and environmental rules while supporting diverse stakeholders on site. A valid G license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Local Roads Boards and highway maintenance, construction standards, and contract activities.
• Knowledge of contract practices including material sampling, surveying, inspections and patrolling.
• Ability to interpret policies and regulations for safety and environmental protection.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and report on road conditions, hazards, and deficiencies.
• Monitor contractors' delivery and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Direct maintenance and repair operations and maintain work records.
• Liaise with contractors, property owners and the public to address issues.
• Interpret contract drawings and documents and monitor contractor operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Contract drawings

Communication

Computer proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Documentation software

Job description

Apply By:Tuesday, September 29, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Operations Division, Northwest Operations

Job code:

$1,124.14 - $1,361.46 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Has your career led to the development of expertise in highway maintenance and construction? Are you familiar with Local Roads Boards, and how they operate? Why not take the next step and become part of our skilled and dynamic team?

About the job

In this role, you will:

• patrol and report on road conditions, hazards and/or deficiencies
• monitor contractors' delivery of maintenance and repair operations
• ensure compliance with contract specifications, direct maintenance and repair operations
• provide direction to contractors and operators, making sure the required work records are maintained
• liaise with contractors, property owners and the general public to address issues and complaints

Please note:

• You may be required to work rotating shifts on a 24 hour/7 days a week basis, including nights, weekends and statutory holidays.
• This competition will be used to fill additional future vacancies.

Mandatory requirements

• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid 'G' licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's license upon being hired.

Technical and legislative knowledge:

• You have proven experience and knowledge of Local Roads Boards, highway maintenance, construction, and engineering standards, specifications, practices and principles to carry out contract related activities including contract preparation and review.
• You are knowledgeable about contract practices, including material sampling and testing, surveying, inspections, and road patrolling.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply related policies, acts, and regulations for safety, and environmental protection such as the Local Roads Boards Act, Highway Traffic Act, Construction Lien Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.

Analytical skills:

• You have analytical, negotiation and problem solving skills.
• You have mathematical skills to assist with the assessment of contract related issues.
• You have organizational and planning skills to effectively carry out assigned inspection and monitoring duties.
• You have the ability to interpret contract drawings and documents.
• You have the ability to monitor contractor's operations, assess contractors' and consultants' work for compliance.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You have communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with colleagues, regional counterparts, the public, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.

Computer proficiency:

• You are proficient using computers and common office productivity software to prepare correspondence, instruction notices, payment calculations, payment reports, contract payment assessments, and applicable reports and forms.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, we recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Location: 1 km East of Kakabeka Falls, Kakabeka Falls, North Region, Seasonal temporary up to 42 weeks

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.