Begin your civil engineering career with a site inspection role at DSEL. DSEL is seeking a bright and motivated individual to join our Contract Administration department as a Junior Site Inspector, joining a skilled group of dedicated engineers and technicians that work closely with developers, contractors, municipalities, conservation authorities and other consultants in the office and field to complete projects efficiently and on schedule.
Candidates with a background in AutoCAD, strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Word, and who thrive in a fast-paced environment are encouraged to apply for this key position.
What You’ll Do:
- Work in the field as the site contact with contractor, client, municipality and approval agencies
- Inspect, measure, document and provide field direction
- Coordinate field activities with DSEL project managers and with other site professionals (geotechnical, surveyors, environmental, structural, fluvial, etc)
- Prepare and submit field reports to DSEL project managers
- Monitor day-to-day project schedules
- Organize construction meetings, including preparation of agenda and minutes
- Apply for client security reductions
- Review payment requests from the Contractor
- Prepare as-built drawings of the works completed under your inspection
- Coordinate the municipal assumption of projects
- Prepare quantity takeoffs of the engineering drawings and assist with the tender preparation for the Owners
What will help you succeed in this role:
- CET designation, or recent/imminent completion of an undergraduate civil engineering degree program
- Functional Word and Excel knowledge and ability
- Valid Class-G drivers license and ongoing access to a vehicle for travel to work sites within the GTA
- Highly-motivated, organized, and able to work well independently
- Strong communication skills including a proven ability to convey your ideas clearly in a technical and non-technical manner
- Proactive demeanor, takes initiative and enjoys analyzing and solving problems
Reporting to: CA Project Manager
Employment type: Permanent, Full-Time (36-hours per week)
What we offer:
- Flexible 36-hour work week
- Remote work flexibility across Canada
- Dental/medical benefits plan (premiums paid by DSEL)
- Wellness Spending Account
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Opportunities to grow based on merit not years of service
- Supportive place to work with team event opportunities
- Annual career review
DSEL is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of disability, race, ancestry, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground of discrimination prohibited by law. DSEL’s commitment to freedom from discrimination extends to all employment-related decisions, including those relating to recruitment, hiring, termination, remuneration, benefits, promotion, training and personal development.
DSEL is committed to fair and accessible recruitment and employment practices. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of our selection process.