Senior Inspector - Infrastructure

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a skilled professional for construction oversight in Ottawa. The role involves monitoring compliance with contract provisions, conducting site surveys, and ensuring quality records. Candidates should possess a post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering and have a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience with MTO projects. Strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential. This full-time position requires a valid Ontario driver's license and the ability to travel within the greater Ottawa area.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A valid Ontario driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Previous office administration experience in a construction office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and calculate production rates.
• Check and inspect construction activities for compliance.
• Conduct site surveys and maintain quality records.
• Attend site meetings and handle multiple priorities.

Skills

Field construction activities

Interpersonal and communication skills

Teamwork

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

Stantec's infrastructure group offers a positive customer experience across all regions of Canada, from project inception, design development and through to construction completion. Our national Horizontal Infrastructure (HI) Business Unit group is comprised of engineers, technicians and support personnel with their diverse backgrounds in design and construction, committed to delivering excellent technical work and customer service to our clients. This national team has earned an exceptional reputation by successfully delivering multidisciplinary infrastructure projects in Canada.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assists with monitoring and calculation of production rates
• Assists with monitoring compliance with and administering terms of operational constraints of the contract
• Provides a leading role in monitoring compliance to commitments of and administering construction contract provisions regarding the Contractor's Quality Control Performance Measures
• Checks and inspects construction activities, operations, and work to ensure compliance with the contract documents, drawings, and specifications
• Conducts site surveys, confirms scope of work, obtains relevant information, equipment, and materials, and maintains quality and payment records in a daily diary for the work completed
• Compiles field/test data in a report form for review by the Contract Administrator
• Liaise / Coordinate with service providers for specialized inspections and/or testing to ensure the tasks are completed under the terms of reference, specifications, or agreement
• Obtain video / photographic records as required
• Record, review, and address contractor questions and clarifications by reporting to the Contract Administrator for resolution if not already provided to the contractor
• Attend site meetings and reconnaissance on site
• Able to handle multiple priorities without losing focus

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Familiar with field construction activities
• Able to work on weekends, nights, shift work, additional hours as required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Previous office administration experience working in a construction office setting an asset
• A valid Ontario driver's license and access to a vehicle
• Able to travel and work in the greater Ottawa and surrounding area

Education and Experience

• A post‑secondary diploma or degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology / Technician or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years experience in engineering/construction working on MTO projects
• Either registration as a Technician or Technologist with O.A.C.E.T.T. or Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training with PEO
• Designation as determined by OACETT as a Road Construction Senior Inspector (RCSI) or Road Construction Contract Administration (RCCA)

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Ottawa
Organization: BC-1636 Transpt-CA Ontario East & Atlantic
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 06/04/2026 05:04:12
Req ID: 1005208