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Job Description

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Who are we looking for?

Our Toronto office is looking for the next QA Compliance Inspector. Reporting to the GHD DRP the incumbent will be responsible for supervising the construction or installation of different components to ensure compliance with technical drawings, Toronto Hydro standards, specifications and applicable Canadian standards according to GHD procedures.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering construction verification and audit services, including quality assurance tasks such as safety inspections, workmanship evaluations, validation of construction activities for compliance with Toronto Hydro standards and electrical safety and O. Reg. 22/04, progress reporting, witness testing, and dimensional inspections across short-, medium-, and long-term timelines.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Responsibilities:

Pre-Construction

• Review all construction documentation prior to attending the pre-job meeting and pre-construction meeting.
• Lead or contribute to pre-job meeting and discuss on construction work and safety matter

IN-Construction

Site Visit and Reporting

• Conduct daily field audits of contractor work to ensure compliance with Toronto Hydro Construction Standards, OHSA, EUSR, and Toronto Hydro Rule Book.
• Monitor construction activities for adherence to regulations, approved drawings, and specifications, including O. Reg. 22/04.
• Collect, validate, and maintain required project documentation (e.g., Form 1000, cut permits, safety assessments).
• Ensure contractor compliance with applicable laws and guidelines (e.g., MTO Book 7, MCR).
• Perform critical task inspections and document findings.
• Track daily construction progress, changes, and materials used; document with photos, markups, and logs.
• Verify installed materials match Toronto Hydro’s bill of materials and specifications.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, markups, and inspection records, and monitor project inspection timelines and hours.

Monthly Billing, Change Order Verification and Report to Toronto Hydro

• Verify monthly quantities of installed materials and completed Construction Work units submitted by Contractors to enable interim progress and/or final payments for Construction Work, subject to approval by Toronto Hydro’s DRP.
• Validate the Contractors’ measurements for all civil work for the permanent restoration like pavement, sidewalk and curb removal completed on all applicable projects. Provide supporting documentation, such as photographs, daily log, etc. Verify cut repair drawings from Contractors to validate cut repair invoices at a later date.
• Follow Toronto Hydro change order procedure and audit, verify and approve contractor change orders
• Review and validate contractor change orders
• Verify that any material acquired and installed by the Contractors is in accordance with the bill of material approved by Toronto Hydro and that all materials are in accordance with the Toronto Hydro Construction Standards and specifications.
• Provide on-demand Project status update to Toronto Hydro DRP.
• Participate in site meeting as needed and other variance meetings as per project needs
• Randomly participate in contractor tailboard meetings

Safety and Quality Non-Compliance

• Report quality, safety, or administrative non-compliance per Toronto Hydro’s NCR process.
• Escalate serious safety issues immediately; stop work in life-threatening situations.
• Support incident reporting as needed.
• Present and review NCRs during safety and contractor meetings

Close Out

• Conduct final walkdowns, document deficiencies, and validate project completion.
• Raise and follow up on incomplete work or non-compliance items as needed.
• Review and accept As-Built drawings (civil and electrical) per CSA and O. Reg 22/04.
• Verify material lists and outstanding documents using checklists (e.g., GCF).
• Participate in post-construction meetings, reviews, and prepare finalization and lessons learned reports.

Others

• Maintain and track project documents to ensure use of current versions.
• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Coordinate project data and share updates with inspectors and stakeholders.
• Follow up with contractors and clients for required documentation.
• Support project managers with reporting, spreadsheets, and client communications.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Accountable for the Health, Safety and Environment of personnel and the enforcement of all regulations as per the Company Health and Safety Manual, and the immediate reporting of any health, safety or environmental incidents, accidents or concerns to the Manager / Supervisor and H&S department for action.
• Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment.

Qualifications:

• Education/designation: Powerline Technician or underground equivalent shall have Lineman Ontario Provincial Classification or Journeyperson Certificate of completion issued by MEA or MTCU or Power Line Technician Red Seal Certification. Certified to work in confined spaces to conduct inspections in cable chambers.
• Experience: Over 7 years of experience

Required Skills:

The following skills are considered as important assets:

General skills:

• Strong time management, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel across Toronto as needed.
• Must have a valid G-Class driver’s license

Specific technical skills:

• Advanced ability to identify and manage electrical hazards; strong adherence to safe work practices and incident reporting.
• Proven experience in overhead and underground electrical distribution, including cable pulling, stringing, and live-line procedures.
• Skilled in switchgear and transformer installation, commissioning, and inspection per industry standards.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting drawings, specs, and one-line diagrams.
• Knowledge of ESA, EUSR, OHSA, and Toronto Hydro standards; able to audit utility construction and identify non-conformances.
• Familiar with high-voltage tools (e.g., boom trucks, pullers), urban construction safety, Book 7 traffic control, and utility clearances.
• Experienced in QA/QC reporting, change control, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

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As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.