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Senior Municipal Inspector

Organization:
City of Richmond Hill
Region:
Ontario
Application deadline:
March 28, 2023
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Type:
Full time
Category:
Engineering
Description
Posting Id 1983

Department Planning and Infrastructure

Department Division Infrastructure Delivery

Section Capital Infrastructure Programming & PMO 

Job Grade SEA35 Grade 07

Rate of Pay $87,533.00 - $101,669.00 Annual

Job Type Permanent Full Time

Employee Group SEA 

Replacement/New Position         Replacement

Posting Type Internal and External

Posting Date 03/14/2023 

Application Deadline 03/28/2023 

 

Position Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor Field Services, the Senior Municipal Inspector coordinates, supervises and inspects the installation of municipal infrastructure construction projects, including supervising on-site construction work, inspecting contractor's daily activities, maintaining field records, and preparing field reports. You will also be responsible for quality assurance testing, resolution of deficiencies, and you will investigate and resolve resident complaints about work on or near their properties.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Review drawings and provide comments for constructability and to verify tender quantities
  • Verify existing conditions on site pre-construction
  • Identify and resolve conflicts with existing infrastructure in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Monitor, oversee and inspect the installation of municipal infrastructure, and play place structures to ensure all work is completed in accordance with contracts, drawings, specifications, and municipal and provincial standards, by-laws and regulations
  • Create and document a daily inspection report
  • Liaise with external agencies as required (i.e. MOL, MOECP, DFO, TRCA, utilities, Region, etc.)
  • Complete regular Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) reporting and inspection
  • Coordinate, administer and review quality assurance testing
  • Verify as-constructed information to ensure accuracy of as-constructed drawings and markups
  • Perform final inspections, report on any deficiencies, coordinate rectifications, and perform follow up inspections to ensure rectifications are satisfactory and recommend final release of securities, letter of credits and warranty holdbacks
  • Inspect and provide the necessary information to assist in addressing resident complaints
  • Document information regarding claims against the City
  • Ensure MOECP guidelines and City standards and specifications are followed throughout installation, disinfection, and testing process
  • Complete water-main materials field verification inspection report to ensure all material used in the project complies with AWWA and ANSF
  • Participate and provide technical support in the creation of City Standard and Specification
  • Provide construction knowledge relative to design
  • Inspect infrastructure for compliance with design drawings and City standards

 

Requirements

Education and Experience

  • Diploma or higher in Civil Engineering
  • 5 Years Municipal infrastructure and Development related inspection experience is required 
  • OACETT Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or higher is required 
  • Water Operator License or an Operator in Training Certification is an asset
  • Wastewater Operator License is an asset

Required Skills/Knowledge

  • Knowledge of provincial and municipal guidelines and standards including: MOECP guidelines, OHSA,
  • OPSS and OPSD, MTO Book 7, Spill Response, and ESC
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and strong knowledge of spreadsheets in particular
  • Ability to work both independently and as a team member
  • Well-developed negotiation skills, customer service skills, and experience dealing with the public
  • Time management skills, and the ability to meet deadlines
  • Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
  • Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
  • Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
  • Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect and trust
  • Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
  • Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
  • Must be and willing and able to transport yourself to City work sites as required (mileage compensated).
  • Occasional heavy lifting required
  • Regular standing, walking, climbing, crouching, occasional work in confined spaces
  • Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and noise on construction sites
  • Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service

Leadership Competencies

  • Demonstrates personal leadership
  • Builds people and culture
  • Cultivates open communication
  • Shapes the future
  • Navigates and leads through complexity and change

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

Salary & Benefits

Rate of Pay $87,533.00 - $101,669.00 Annual

Contact
For more information, or to submit your application, please visit our website at:
jobs.richmondhill.ca/job/Richmond-Hill-Senior-Municipal-Inspector-ON-L4B-3P4/568585617/