Senior Construction Inspector

WSP in Canada; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector, Water and Wastewater, to support the construction, rehabilitation, and commissioning of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure in London and Sarnia.

You will work in the field with contractors, clients, and project teams, applying inspection and contract administration experience to ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and per contract documents.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting municipal water and wastewater construction.
• Contract administration on site including daily records, quantity verification and change documentation.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices in field environments and traffic control.

Responsibilities

• Inspect water and wastewater infrastructure on site to ensure compliance with drawings and specs.
• Support the on-site Contract Administrator and document project progress.
• Record field observations, quantities, deficiencies, testing, and site conditions with reports and photos.
• Coordinate with contractors, municipalities, consultants and project teams to manage changes and closeout.
• Monitor materials, installation methods, and environmental requirements to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Field inspection

Contract administration

Stakeholder communication

Health & safety

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Civil engineering tech diploma

Water resources tech

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Shape the World Around You: As a member of our team, you'll be involved in shaping the projects that will define tomorrow's cities, transportation networks, and environmental solutions. Your expertise will make a difference to communities across the globe.

As Senior Construction Inspector, Water and Wastewater

You will support the successful construction, rehabilitation, and commissioning of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure in London ON and Sarnia, ON. Working in the field with contractors, clients, and project teams, you will apply your inspection and contract administration experience to help confirm that work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with contract documents, applicable standards, and community needs.

Your Impact

• 7+ Years of experience in the field of inspecting water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Support Contract Administrator on site.
• Deliver field inspection services for watermains, sanitary and storm sewers, pumping stations, treatment facilities, and related municipal infrastructure.
• Document construction progress, quantities, deficiencies, testing, and site conditions through clear daily reports, photographs, measurements, and record information.
• Collaborate with contractors, municipalities, consultants, and WSP project teams to administer construction contracts, assess field issues, track changes, and keep work aligned with drawings, specifications, permits, schedules, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor materials, installation methods, quality controls, environmental requirements, and health and safety practices to support reliable, compliant infrastructure.
• Contribute practical field insight to contract administration, including progress payment support, change documentation, deficiency management, substantial performance, warranty reviews, and project closeout.
• Strengthen the quality communities depend on.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A college diploma in civil, environmental, construction, or water resources engineering technology, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and field experience.
• Experience inspecting municipal water and wastewater construction across the Greater Toronto Area, including underground linear infrastructure, chambers, pumping stations, treatment facilities, or rehabilitation projects.
• Contract administration experience involving daily records, quantity verification, progress payment support, change documentation, requests for information, deficiency tracking, substantial performance, and closeout.
• Working knowledge of Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications and Drawings, contract documents, construction sequencing, materials testing, quantity tracking, and record drawing requirements.
• Knowledge of construction health and safety, traffic control, confined-space awareness, environmental protection, and field hazard identification, with applicable training or certifications considered an asset.
• A valid driver's licence and the ability to travel regularly to project sites throughout the Greater London/Sarnia Area, work outdoors in varied conditions, and support schedules that may include extended hours when required by construction activities.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400 - $102,500
• MB & ON: $70,600 - $97,200
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $69,900 - $92,900

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Inspect What Communities Rely On: Every reliable water system begins with quality in the field. Bring your construction knowledge and practical judgement to infrastructure that protects public health, strengthens communities, and performs for years to come.

Help safeguard every connection.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here . Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .