Inspector - Water/Wastewater

Tatham Engineering Limited; Barrie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tatham Engineering Limited seeks an experienced Inspector to support our Water & Wastewater group in Barrie. You will observe and verify construction activities, ensuring conformance with drawings, specifications, and standards across municipal and private facilities.

Responsibilities include field inspection reporting, site meetings, and coordinating with contractors. A valid driver’s license and ability to travel to diverse project sites are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or diploma in Engineering Technology/Technician program preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant field experience required.
• Strong knowledge of drawings, tender documents, and design/construction standards.
• Field experience around heavy equipment and construction sites.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Observe, verify and witness contractors’ construction activities for design/conformance with drawings, specs, and standards.
• Prepare field inspection reports and assist with contract administration tasks.
• Attend site meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Coordinate with contractors and project teams across municipal/private sites.
• Travel to multiple project sites is required.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Teamwork

Independence

Driver's License

Education

Engineering Technology/Technician diploma

Job description

We are seeking to fill a new role of an experienced Inspector to work out of our Barrie office as part of our Water & Wastewater group.

An Inspector is responsible for the observation, verification and witnessing of contractors’ construction activities to verify general conformance with design drawings, specifications and municipal/provincial standards. Typical projects include new construction or renovation or expansion of municipal and private water and sewage treatment plants, water booster stations, sewage pumping stations, water reservoirs, intakes, outfalls, and control buildings. Work will also include liaison with contractors, preparing field inspection reports and assistance with contract administration duties including conducting site meetings and preparing meeting minutes. Travel to Tatham’s various project sites is required.

Key Position Requirements

• Graduate of Engineering Technology or Technician program is preferred
• Minimum 5 years prior relevant experience
• Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of contract drawings, tender documents, design and construction standards
• Field experience working around heavy equipment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm to work in a team structure and a willingness to help and collaborate with others
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and work independently under minimal supervision
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation