Junior Inspector Jobs

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) is currently seeking a Junior Inspector to join our Field Services team. This is an entry level position, and we are particularly interested in recent graduates with minimal inspection experience who are willing to be trained and mentored as a Construction Inspector.

We are looking for an individual who can work both independently on project sites but also remotely in a team environment. Our ideal candidate is flexible and able to adjust to changing priorities/assignments. The ideal candidate needs to be able to learn in a fast-paced environment, be fair, be willing and able to develop working relationships with all involved parties, be meticulous in their notes, and be willing to go that extra mile to continue to provide quality service to our clients in the last leg of the projects.

This position will be based out of our Mississauga, Guelph or Hamilton Offices.

The Role

As a member of the Field Services Team, you will be involved in a variety of municipal projects including road construction, waste transfer stations, gravity sewers, wastewater systems, pumping stations, etc. under the direction of our Senior Team members.

The individual is responsible for daily coordination of assigned projects, including the possibility of periodic or resident inspection to determine if the project is progressing in General Conformance with the drawings and specifications. You will be required to liaise between the owner, client, contractor and all other project stakeholders.

Duties may include:

• Collecting/reviewing project as built information;
• Reviewing monthly contractor progress payment draws/proper invoices and assisting with payment verification/certification;
• Assisting with construction progress meetings and minutes;
• Conducting onsite review of construction progress for general conformance with approved drawings and specifications for various project types;
• Liaising with municipal and governing authorities as required in support of the contract;
• Other duties as assigned or required.
• Reviewing/assessing contractor change requests and claims, and assisting with negotiations if/as required;
• Coordinating as required, with the client and contractor;
• Reviewing and commenting on constructability aspects of design drawings;
• Preparing and issuing site inspection reports;
• Assisting with various contract administration duties in conjunction with the Contract Administrator;

This individual must be available to work some evenings and weekends, as may be required to facilitate the inspection and administration of their assigned projects. A valid driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle are mandatory in order to commute to project locations.

Professional Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

The following qualifications, experience and skills are required:

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Diploma in a related discipline is an asset but not mandatory
• An understanding of office dynamics and exceptional interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage time to complete multiple tasks
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office is an asset
• The ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders, including contractors, affected public /community members, and client/municipal staff
• Ideally, 1-3 years of inspection as well as some related construction administration experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Why Choose Burnside?

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

We offer:

• Wellbeing benefit
• A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices
• Active social committees
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities
• RSP company matching plan
• Recruiting bonus / finder’s fee for referrals
• Potential for performance-driven bonusing

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department.

Company Profile – More about us:

Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 400 staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.

We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private, Indigenous, and International sectors. We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with nine office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.

Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines including air and noise, asset management, buildings, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage and peer review, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transportation planning and design, transit, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics.