Rail Civil Inspector: Field QA & Compliance

HDR; Calgary; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Civil Construction Inspector, Rail, to support Class 1 railway projects in Calgary, Alberta. This casual, temporary role focuses on inspection, documentation, and safety compliance on site.

You will maintain diaries, photos, and records, supervise construction, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with client representatives, with nights and weekend shifts as needed. HDR values employee ownership and collaboration, offering a flexible schedule for as-needed work across our

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in construction inspection.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspection and construction supervision on Class 1 railway projects.
• Maintain daily diary entries and completion of contract documentation records.
• Maintain daily photographic records, and videos as necessary to document contract activities.
• Complete site surveys of completed works for tracking item and material quantities for payment.
• Complete daily inspections in accordance to client requirements and expectations.
• Monitoring construction work is in accordance to contract documents and specifications.
• Monitoring the contractor’s compliance to health and safety, and environmental regulations and legislation.
• Supervise and implement quality assurance acceptance and inspection of construction works.
• Report to the Project Manager onsite activities, concerns, and non-conformances, and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff.
• Liaise with client representatives, as required.
• Act as client site representative.
• Requires working nights, weekends, and extended shifts.
• Work may be seasonal in nature, as work permits.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

HDR is seeking a Civil Construction Inspector, Rail, to support Class 1 railway projects in Calgary, Alberta. This casual, temporary role focuses on inspection, documentation, and safety compliance on site.

You will maintain diaries, photos, and records, supervise construction, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with client representatives, with nights and weekend shifts as needed. HDR values employee ownership and collaboration, offering a flexible schedule for as-needed work across our