Rail Construction Inspector (Casual/Temp)

HDR; Toronto; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Civil Construction Inspector, Rail (Contract) to oversee Class 1 railway projects, perform daily inspections, maintain records, and ensure adherence to contract drawings and safety standards. The role requires experience with construction inspection and ability to document work thoroughly.

Applicants should be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends, in multiple Ontario locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; substitution allowed with 8 years of inspection experience.
• Minimum 3 years of construction inspection experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspection and construction supervision on Class 1 railway projects.
• Maintain accurate 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 in accordance to contract documents and specifications.
• Monitor 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Documentation

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

8 years construction inspection experience may substitute

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

HDR is seeking a Civil Construction Inspector, Rail (Contract) to oversee Class 1 railway projects, perform daily inspections, maintain records, and ensure adherence to contract drawings and safety standards. The role requires experience with construction inspection and ability to document work thoroughly.

Applicants should be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends, in multiple Ontario locations.