Job ID: 41616

Job Category: Audit, Compliance & Inspections

Division & Section: Toronto Water, TW Customer & Technical Support

Work Location: 545 Commissioners St

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $41.33 - $45.26

Shift Information: Mon-Fri, 9-5

Affiliation: L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 1

Posting Period: 04-MAR-2024 to 18-MAR-2024

Major Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Contract Services, the incumbent will carry out inspection duties on all phases of municipal civil construction, primarily water and wastewater infrastructure for Toronto Water and other departments.

• Coordinates scheduling and discusses details of pending repairs/construction work with staff, contractors, consultants, management staff, utilities and other agencies
• Monitors City and Municipal Construction projects, such as, the construction and rehabilitation of watermains, sewer, sewer connections, storm water facilities, parks, buildings, to ensure that the work is in compliance with contract drawings, City and other referenced specifications & standards, grading sheets, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other statutes and regulations
• Provides work direction and training to the Assistant Inspector Municipal Construction
• Inspects materials to ensure that they are of the proper quality and in accordance with contract plans and City specifications and policies. Occasionally oversees repairs/construction by private developers, Toronto Transit Commission
• Carries out field inspection on construction done by Utility Companies, to ensure their adherence to previously approved plans and that restoration is to City standards
• Marks designated areas for repair/construction on structures such as curbs and gutters, as per drawings
• Conducts visual inspections and performs on-site sampling and testing (e.g. air, slump and temperature tests for concrete, casts concrete cylinders, obtains temperature and samples of asphalt)
• Collects and delivers samples of materials for lab testing to ensure materials conform to specifications and collects test results. Makes appropriate construction decisions as required within the scope of responsibility
• Maintains project diaries and prepares progress reports including materials/equipment used, hours worked and status of project completion and weather conditions
• Measures repaired/constructed areas to verify dimensions and calculates quantities for payment to contractors. Assists in preparation of monthly progress payments and payment for additional work
• Ensures that traffic control and equipment are employed at work sites in accordance with the Traffic Control Manual for Roadway Work Operations
• Attends pre-construction and job site meetings to discuss progress, resolve problems (e.g. completion dates, finalization, non-compliance). Liaises and maintains a high standard of coordination and cooperation with general public, contractors, consultants, utilities, city staff and other agencies
• Maintains up to date records for 'as-built' drawings as project progresses. Assists with preparation of contracts
• Reports non-compliance with the O.H.S.A. and other applicable regulations; recommends and take corrective action
• Performs guarantee maintenance inspections for initiation and release of maintenance
• Operates a digital camera for the pictorial reports and records
• Operates a personal computer and related software programs in the performance of duties including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Internet Explorer, GroupWise. In addition, Hansen Work Order Management System, Public Utility Coordinating Committee (PUCC), Toronto Mono Viewer (TMV), Road Allowance Control System (RACS)
• Operates a motor vehicle in the performance of duties
• Coordinates scheduling and discuss details of pending repairs/construction work with City staff, contractors, utilities and other agencies
  

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Experience in municipal construction inspection, construction and rehabilitation of sewer mains, water mains, water services, sewer connections, storm water channels, roads and sidewalks.
2. Graduate in a Civil Engineering Technologist Program from a recognized College or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. Extensive experience of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the regulations that apply to this work including confined space entry, traffic control, WHMIS, first aid, etc.
4. Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario class "G" driver's licence and be eligible to qualify for a City driver's permit.

You must also have:

• Advanced knowledge of the type, quality, and quality assurance methods required for the construction, sewers and water mains, etc.
• Knowledge of construction methods as related to the major responsibilities of the position.
• Ability to determine whether the construction work performed is in accordance with required standards and contract documents.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to provide work direction and training to others.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and work independently.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and contract documents.
• Ability to prepare concise and accurate reports and the ability to make calculation estimates for materials, time, etc. required for projects.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to use tactful but firm persuasion to secure cooperation from Construction contractors personnel.
• Must be available to work weekends, overtime and occasional shift work.
• Must be physically capable of performing the required duties.
• With the appropriate safety precautions, must be able to tolerate heights, dusty, noisy, odorous conditions and confined spaces.
• Familiarity with City of Toronto Standards and Specifications and Ontario Provincial Standards Specifications (OPSS) documents would be an asset.
• Ministry of Environment (MOE) Water Distribution, Class One Certification would be an asset.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Ontario Association of Engineering, Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) would be an asset.

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