Field Inspector

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Stantec's Markham office seeks a Civil Field Inspector to join the Community Development team. You will lead on-site observation, document conditions, and verify conformance with contract documents while coordinating with the Project Team.

This role requires 3+ years of field inspection experience on municipal projects, a valid Ontario G license, proficiency in MS Office and CAD software (AutoCAD/Civil 3D), and the ability to travel within Markham and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in an accredited Engineering Technology or Civil Engineering program.
• Minimum of 3 years of construction inspection experience on municipal linear infrastructure.
• Valid Ontario G Driver's License and reliable vehicle.
• Experience with on-site observation and documentation per contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site observation to verify conformance with contract documents.
• Document site challenges and communicate to Project Team for timely resolution.
• Maintain daily photo records and archive for records.
• Quantity surveying, progress monitoring, and daily/weekly reporting.
• Lead on-site progress review meetings and document actions.
• Review change orders for out-of-scope work.
• Serve as main on-site contact for Contractor and Client.
• Review RFIs, submittals, schedules, shop drawings and pay applications.
• Prepare red-lined as-built drawings.
• Mentor less experienced staff in procedures and software.
• Travel within Markham and surrounding area.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

MS Office (Excel)

AutoCAD

Education

Engineering Technology or Civil Engineering program (post-secondary)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

Our Markham office has an opportunity for a Civil Field Inspector. Working in a multi-disciplined environment, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects with our Community Development Team.

Your Key Responsibilities

Working in conjunction with the Senior Staff leading Stantec’s team, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading all on-site observation activities to record as-constructed conditions and verify conformance with the contract documents.

• Identifying and documenting site-related construction challenges, and consistently communicating these to the Project Team to resolve in a timely manner.

• Maintaining daily photographic records to document construction activities and regularly archiving for records.

• Quantity surveying, construction progress monitoring, and preparation of daily reports and weekly erosion and sediment control monitoring reports.

• Leading on-site construction progress review meetings, including documenting the discussion and action items.

• Leading construction progress payment reviews, including tracking and reviewing contemplated change orders for out-of-scope work.

• Serving as a main point of contact on site for the Contractor and the Client.

• Reviewing requests for information, submittals, construction schedules, shop drawings and pay applications.

• Preparing red-lined as-built drawings.

• Training and/or mentoring less experienced staff in company procedures, standards and software.

• Travel within Markham and surrounding area will be required

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Knowledge of standard engineering and construction principles, municipal design standards and design specifications such as Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS) and Ontario Provincial Standards Drawings (OPSD).

• Basic topographical surveying skills.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.

• The ability to work with limited supervision.

• Proficient in the use of MS Office software, particularly with Excel spread sheets. Ideal candidate will have experience with design software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

• Have a valid Ontario Class ‘G’ Driver’s License and reliable vehicle for use on / off project sites.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the Project Team, Clients, and Contractors in the resolution of construction issues

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary education in an accredited Engineering Technology or Civil Engineering program or the equivalent in education and experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of construction inspection experience related with municipal linear infrastructure projects (underground servicing, site grading, road works, and erosion and sediment control protections).

Position will work in both a field and office setting. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Position has possibility of overtime to align with Contractor construction schedules. Must be available to travel for out of town projects when needed.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Range:

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$73,800.00 - $107,000.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Markham
Organization: 1606 CommDev-CA Ontario East-Markham ON
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 22/09/2026 06:09:20
Req ID: 1007810