Structural Inspector – Bridges & Culverts

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cambridge, Ontario is seeking a Senior Inspector - Structures. This role involves managing transportation construction projects, ensuring safety and compliance, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant experience and strong documentation skills. This position offers a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in bridge and culvert inspection.
• Familiarity with OPSD / OPSS standards.
• MTO project experience is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Establish safety-first culture for construction projects.
• Inspect work materials and methods for quality.
• Document construction activity and maintain inspection diaries.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation skills

Coordination skills

Education

Minimum 10 years relevant experience

RCSI or equivalent certifications

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

What You Will Do :

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

GFT is seeking a Senior Inspector - Structures to join our Construction and Building Group in the Guelph, ON area. This role follows an on-site work model, requiring regular attendance at our Toronto, ON office.

What you'll be challenged to do :

As a Senior Inspector - Structures, you will play a pivotal role in managing transportation construction projects across Toronto, ON. This is an exciting opportunity for career expansion, as you will engage in complex problem solving, enhance processes, and lead small projects to ensure successful project delivery. You will collaborate with peers, senior staff, and stakeholders to address challenges, contribute to your professional growth, and prepare for leadership roles.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Establishing a safety-first culture for all construction projects.
• Inspecting work materials and methods to ensure contract requirements are met safely and with quality.
• Maintaining a daily inspection diary documenting construction activity, environmental events, and progress.
• Issuing contract deficiency reports and following up on corrective actions.
• Observing and reporting on infractions of safety, security, and operational procedures.
• Assisting in resolving construction-related issues and ensuring contract compliance.
• Tracking change notices for the completion of as-constructed drawings.
• Assisting in the project closeout phase, including certificates of substantial completion and as-builts.
• Coordinating and carrying out inspections to verify compliance with contract documents.
• Reviewing the quality of contractor work and reporting to clients.
• Ensuring contract compliance with technical plans and specifications.
• Training and mentoring junior staff.

Education and experience :

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in bridge and culvert inspection.

Familiarity with OPSD / OPSS standards and construction staging.

MTO project experience is a strong asset.

Preferred certifications : RCSI or equivalent.

Experience in preparing field documentation, inspection reports, and payment certificates.

Strong communication, documentation, and coordination skills.

Additional qualifications we value :

• Supervisory experience on construction sites, especially in transit, commercial, municipal infrastructure, deep foundations, waterways, bridges (MTO roads/highways), and excess soil management.
• Experience resolving claims and a solid understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of relevant laws at federal, provincial, and local levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently during inspections.
• Willingness to travel to construction sites and work outside regular hours as needed.

Company Overview :

Essential infrastructure touches all aspects of our lives. At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate at the intersection of transportation, water, power, and buildings — the Infrastructure of Life.

We measure our success by the strength of our relationships. We are the employer of choice for over 5,000 industry professionals including engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, and designers.

Our clients value our expertise, nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. With over a century of experience, we are committed to building a lasting legacy—stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT : Ingenuity That Shapes Lives. Gannett Fleming TranSystems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status, or other protected characteristics.

Unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Compensation :

Salary is dependent on experience and location.

Benefits include :

• Hybrid work environment (in-person and remote)
• Comprehensive benefits including wellness, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and training programs

Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship is required. No relocation assistance is provided. Local candidates are preferred.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE : Unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies will not be accepted.

Location : Guelph, Ontario

Core Business Hours : 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status : Full-Time

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