Construction Inspector & Contract Administrator

Job Description

The Opportunity:

A unique opportunity to live and work in the Canadian Rocky Mountains; WSP’s Canmore office is seeking a Construction Inspector & Contract Administrator to join our Land Development and Municipal Engineering team.

Based in downtown Canmore - complete with mountain views and just 20 minutes from the iconic Banff National Park, our team is responsible for a diverse range of work in the region, including but not limited to award winning and innovative Municipal, Civil Land Development and Transportation projects.

Coordinating and collaborating with our team to deliver projects on time, within budget and with quality results, the Construction Inspector helps to plan, organize, and monitor one or more local projects to see them come to life while meeting contractual requirements and design specifications.

Your primary responsibilities will be contract administration and field inspections related to construction of various types of municipal projects, however there will also be the opportunity to contribute to design work, drafting and project management for the right candidate, experience in any of these areas is considered an asset.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• 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, flexible work options, 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.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Act as part of a diverse team of project managers and engineers to deliver exciting projects;
• Understand and interpret the requirements and details of the contract drawings and specifications;
• Provide on site construction inspections and monitoring to ensure compliance with the design drawings, contract obligations and specifications;
• Track project progress and maintain regular verbal and written communication with the design team, contractors and clients regarding project schedule, budgets, site issues and project quality and aid to resolve issues as required;
• Act as a liaison between various project stakeholders and the WSP project team;
• Be an active participant or lead construction update meetings;
• Uphold safety of workers, the public and the environment through regular monitoring;
• Participate in the preparation of tender procurement documents and evaluation of tender submissions;
• Provide constructability reviews and assist with on-site design as/if required;
• Lead efforts towards Construction Completion and Final Acceptance Certificates with support of WSP’s project manager and the design team.
• Potential opportunities for design assistance, drafting (AutoCAD Civil 3D) and project management for the right candidate.
  
  
  

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• 3+ years of experience (although all levels are encouraged to apply ) with municipal infrastructure construction, specifically with earthworks, sewers, watermains, drainage improvements, shallow utilities, roadway improvements, active transportation etc.;
• Registration in good standing with ASET or APEGA, or eligibility to be registered;
• Candidates not registered with ASET or APEGA that have a high school diploma and 5+ years of land development/municipal construction experience in the Canmore/Calgary area or mountainous regions will also be considered;
• Highly motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic team player;
• A strong aptitude for reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications;
• Familiarity with local construction specifications, materials, methods and processes is considered an asset;
• Computer skills including word, excel, PDF/Bluebeam markups and other Windows applications. Civil3D and AutoCAD skills would be considered a strong asset
• A valid driver’s license is required for this role. The position may require use of a personal vehicle in good working order should a fleet vehicle not be available (mileage reimbursement is provided for use of personal vehicles for work);
• A strong commitment to health and safety and following safety procedures;
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and a flexible attitude are a must ; and
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
  
  

Although not required for the role, the following would be considered an asset:

• Project Management / Project Coordination experience;
• Design and/or drafting experience;
  
  
  

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.

At 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.