Construction Inspector

The Construction Project Inspector I is the eyes and ears of the City of Edmonton. In this role, you will work with a team of Engineering Services professionals and contractors to support municipal roadway construction and rehabilitation. You will find this position rewarding if you are energetic and enthusiastic, and enjoy being outdoors and involved in all aspects of roadway construction, and will find success if you can complete all your tasks in a timely, respectful, inclusive and service-minded way.
Ensure all work performed is in accordance with Branch's Occupational Health and Safety Program and Enviso, including completing daily field level hazard assessments and completing prime contractor safety orientation
Inspect all phases of road construction to ensure that the work is carried out in accordance to specifications regarding material requirements, alignment, grade, finish, compaction, etc
Coordinate quality testing and ensure contractors follow City’s HSE requirement, drawings, standards, specs
Complete daily report with construction photos including monitoring construction progress and provide updates to project manager
Provide field level response to basic resident inquiries and distribute bulletins
Support general site safety and housekeeping, such as ensuring barricades, signage and survey stakes are in place
Participate in private connector walk change forms with property owners
Support the coordination of internal services (such as Survey, Testing, Traffic, ETS) and contracted services (such as Tree Pruning, Air Spaiding, Watering, Pruning, Courtesy Tow Coordination, etc.)
Completion of 2 year diploma in a Civil Engineering Technologist or other related engineering technologist program
Minimum of 1 years of experience in construction inspections, including roadway construction, contract administration, material testing, underground utilities, survey work and/or landscape inspections
Candidates who do not have a related 2 year diploma may be considered at the opportunity concept rate, where they have completed a minimum of their first year technical coursework related to communications, asphalt, soils or concrete

Assets:
Roadbuilders Safety Training System (RSTS) and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certificates
Ability to work effectively with contractors, coworkers, and the public.
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion.
Alignment with the goals of the City Plan and/or the Environmental Management System Enviso
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Where appropriate, you will be reimbursed for expenses related to that travel in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. You may be required to obtain business auto insurance.
Compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring is a requirement for this position
Must use own personal cell phone, to be reimbursed, and must follow Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on personal cell phone use
Onsite inspections, including walking, standing and bending for extended periods of time in various weather and environmental conditions

Up to 25 temporary full-time positions for up to 9 months
Salary Range: $33.010 - $42.986 (Hourly)