Stantec

Field Inspector

Stantec • $73K — $107K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of municipal design standards and specifications (e.g., OPSS, OPSD).
  • Basic skills in topographical surveying.
  • Effective oral and written communication abilities.
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
  • Proficiency in MS Office; experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is a plus.
  • Valid Ontario Class 'G' Driver's License and reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead on-site observation to verify construction conformance.
  • Document and communicate site challenges to the Project Team.
  • Maintain photographic records of construction activities.
  • Monitor construction progress and prepare reports.
  • Conduct construction progress review meetings and document outcomes.
  • Review change orders and lead construction payment assessments.
  • Serve as primary site contact for Contractor and Client.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Wellness program and spending accounts.
  • Group registered retirement savings plan.
  • Employee stock purchase and tax-free savings accounts.
  • Life and accidental death insurance.
  • Disability insurance and emergency travel benefits.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership coverage.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

Our Markham office has an opportunity for a Civil Field Inspector. Working in a multi-disciplined environment, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects with our Community Development Team.

Your Key Responsibilities

Working in conjunction with the Senior Staff leading Stantec's team, your responsibilities will include:
  • Leading all on-site observation activities to record as-constructed conditions and verify conformance with the contract documents.
  • Identifying and documenting site-related construction challenges, and consistently communicating these to the Project Team to resolve in a timely manner.
  • Maintaining daily photographic records to document construction activities and regularly archiving for records.
  • Quantity surveying, construction progress monitoring, and preparation of daily reports and weekly erosion and sediment control monitoring reports.
  • Leading on-site construction progress review meetings, including documenting the discussion and action items.
  • Leading construction progress payment reviews, including tracking and reviewing contemplated change orders for out-of-scope work.
  • Serving as a main point of contact on site for the Contractor and the Client.
  • Reviewing requests for information, submittals, construction schedules, shop drawings and pay applications.
  • Preparing red-lined as-built drawings.
  • Training and/or mentoring less experienced staff in company procedures, standards and software.
  • Travel within Markham and surrounding area will be required

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Knowledge of standard engineering and construction principles, municipal design standards and design specifications such as Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS) and Ontario Provincial Standards Drawings (OPSD).
  • Basic topographical surveying skills.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
  • The ability to work with limited supervision.
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office software, particularly with Excel spread sheets. Ideal candidate will have experience with design software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
  • Have a valid Ontario Class 'G' Driver's License and reliable vehicle for use on / off project sites.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the Project Team, Clients, and Contractors in the resolution of construction issues

Education and Experience
  • Post-secondary education in an accredited Engineering Technology or Civil Engineering program or the equivalent in education and experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years of construction inspection experience related with municipal linear infrastructure projects (underground servicing, site grading, road works, and erosion and sediment control protections).

Position will work in both a field and office setting. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Position has possibility of overtime to align with Contractor construction schedules. Must be available to travel for out of town projects when needed.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range:
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$73,800.00 - $107,000.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Markham
Organization: 1606 CommDev-CA Ontario East-Markham ON
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 22/09/2026 06:09:20
Req ID: 1007810

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
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Market Cap
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