Job Description
Job Description The Opportunity: WSP is currently seeking a Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technician / Technology student to join our Transportation & Infrastructure department, located at our Whitby office, while primarily working out of a Project Field Office in the Greater Toronto and Pickering Area. Reporting to a Senior Inspector and Contract Administrator / Assistant Contract Administrator, this position will be responsible to perform office duties as well as construction inspection for Municipal transportation construction projects.
Why WSP?- Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
- A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer,
- Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
- Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
- A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
We offer attractive pay, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future. We offer flexible work options including remote work. #
WeAreWSP Responsibilities A day in the life: - Assist in inspection of Municipal transportation construction contracts;
- Work in field offices, calculating quantities, help preparing monthly payments, finalization of contract items, record minutes of meetings and perform other general office work;
- Perform and/or inspect quality assurance (QA) acceptance on grading, concrete, asphalt, electrical and granular;
- Carry out all junior-level survey work required and calculate quantities by horizontal and vertical methods of measurement, for accuracy and contractor payment;
- Maintain detailed daily diaries of contractor’s work, contract progress and inspection milestones;
- Monitor various weigh scales for accuracy;
- Ensure approved construction materials are used and acquired from approved sources and a record is kept of such materials;
- Ensure inspection tasks are completed and recorded in a prompt and accurate manner;
- Recognize when extra work needs to be done and report to the Contract Administrator;
- Identify, document and assess deficiencies (deviations from Contractor’s Quality Control Process and or OPSS standards) in the contractor’s work;
- Review test results and calculate Penalty/Bonus for payment or ensure remedial action occurs;
- Monitor contractor’s adherence to all contract requirements, as per Contract Administrator’s direction; e.g. legal, environmental, construction standards, protection of wildlife, etc.;
- Monitor contractor’s adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHIMIS, Environmental Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Waste Management regulations in a manner consistent with the contract.
- Be a company representative and act on behalf of the company;
- Travel and work on contracts throughout Ontario for lengthy periods at a time;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications We'd love to hear from you if you have... - Must be a current student registered in either a University Undergraduate Civil Engineering program or a College Civil Engineering Technician or Technology program;
- Some experience inspecting construction projects or similar type of work pertaining to road construction is considered an asset;
- Should have some knowledge of design standards, specifications, and materials associated with construction, Laws and Regulations including Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety requirements and their application in construction contracts;
- Familiarity with construction contract documents, specifications, standards, manufacturer’s material specifications, C.S.A. standards and special provisions is considered an asset;
- Ability to meet deadlines independently and under pressure;
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
- Ability to organize, prioritize and schedule work;
- Valid Ontario driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
About Us WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
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WSP :
- We value our people and our reputation
- We are locally dedicated with international scale
- We are future focused and challenge the status quo
- We foster collaboration in everything we do
- We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
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.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.
Job Tags
Contract work, Remote job, For contractors, Work from home, Work alone, Flexible hours,