Company Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
This role is responsible for auditing civil construction activities to ensure compliance with safety standards, regulations, and approved project requirements.
The successful candidate will perform site inspections, verify workmanship and materials, enforce safe work practices, and maintain accurate daily reports, including progress tracking, inspections, and documentation.
This position requires hands-on field experience in civil inspection, strong knowledge of Electrical Utility Safety Rules (EUSR), internal procedures, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and applicable standards and guidelines (e.g., MTO Book 7, MCR), along with the ability to independently assess and enforce compliance on active construction sites.
- Review issued civil construction drawings and project documentation prior to construction start to understand scope, risks, and key requirements
- Participate in pre-construction and progress meetings
- Conduct site visits and perform regular inspections to monitor construction activities and ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable regulations
- Assess site conditions, identify hazards, and confirm that contractors are following approved safety procedures and regulatory requirements
- Audit contractor practices to ensure alignment with safety standards, utility requirements, and applicable legislation
- Maintain detailed daily inspection records, including site activities, measurements, marked-up drawings, and photographic evidence
- Maintain project information and execution reports, drawings, and ensure that project documents are current and valid.
- Track construction progress and document any deviations from design due to field conditions, scope changes, or unforeseen issues
- Verify installation quality and confirm materials comply with approved bill of materials and project standards
- Review and validate contractor submissions, including progress quantities, monthly billing, and change orders
- Identify, document, and report safety and quality non-compliance issues (NCRs) and follow up on corrective actions
- Support incident reporting and participate in investigations when required
- Provide timely project status updates to internal teams and clients
- Perform final inspections and walkdowns, prepare deficiency lists, and confirm readiness for service
- Review and validate As-Built drawings and project documentation in accordance with applicable standards and requirements
- Support project close-out activities, including final reporting, documentation review, and lessons learned
- Participate in post-construction and share lessons learned
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Willingness to work in outdoor construction environments
- Strong attention to detail and accountability
- Commitment to safety and quality standards
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet reporting deadlines
- Professional attitude with client-facing experience
- Follow SGS internal procedures
- Follow client inspection procedures, where applicable
- Ensure client preapproved procedures are applied
- Accountable for the Health, Safety and Environment of personnel and the enforcement of all regulations as per the SGS 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:
- Holds a valid Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation or Degree in Civil Engineering; registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the applicable province or jurisdiction is considered an asset.
EXPERIENCE:
- Over 3 years of relevant experience
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Civil Technician, or Civil Engineering designation.
- Utility and infrastructure experience.
- Working knowledge of the Electrical Utility Safety Rules and industry safe work practices.
- Knowledge of Toronto Hydro Rule Book, THESL Distribution Standards would be an asset.
- Familiar working knowledge with occupational health & safety act (OHSA), construction standards and specifications in Ontario and City of Toronto (OPS, MCR)
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to multiple sites daily
- Must be able to work outside in extreme weather and flexible hours of work.
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
The following skills are considered as important assets:
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to write detailed and comprehensive technical reports in Word and/or Excel format.
- Candidates must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint & Outlook).
- Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
- Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
- Ability to work well with others & independently.
- Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
- Works well under pressure.
- Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
- Travel between project sites or client locations within the city or surrounding region may be required periodically.Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
- Ability to plan and prioritize
- Must have a valid G-Class driver’s license
Specific technical skills:
- Advanced skill in site inspection to verify compliance with drawings & technical specifications; perform visual inspections according to the criteria
- Excellent in maintaining records of work quality and overseeing project non-conformance reporting process
- Experienced in monitoring construction, work schedule, keep daily inspection logs, photographs & receipt inspections, communicate project status, ensuring execution proficiency, accuracy, and professionalism
- Knowledge in project scope, change control, defect and warranty claims, escalating issues & resolve disputes
- Excellent in developing project documents, procedures to support QA and QC, complete the necessary quality forms related to monitoring or inspection work; obtain information required for carrying out the work
- Ability to read and interpret drawings& specifications based on engineered design.
- Knowledge of the following civil standards; Canadian Civil Code, CSA, ASCE, ETC.
- Knowledge of Toronto Hydro specifications, drawings, and work methods is an asset.
- Skilled in identifying non-conformances, workmanship issues, and safety risks.
- Experience in inspection & supervision of construction projects for Roads, building, bridges, towers, highways, etc.
- Experience in inspection of all type of footing, foundation, installation & assembly would be an asset.
- Experience in underground utility projects
- Familiar with Urban and municipal works
- Familiar with Book-7 and Road work safety and traffic control
- Familiar with work safety and general hazards
- Experience in inspection & supervision of construction projects for Infrastructures, utilities, urban development, power distribution, pilling, roads, building, bridges, towers, highways, etc.
- Experience in inspection & supervision of construction activities for excavation, shoring, deep foundation
- Knowledge on reading underground utility drawings and locate drawings
- Knowledge on hydro vacuum excavation and day lighting
- Experience in temporary support for underground utilities (cable, water main, gas, …)
- Knowledge in City of Toronto MCR and regulation for Construction/development in Urban
- Knowledge in minimum clearances for construction around utilities
- Experience in Inspection & Test witness of construction material.
- Experience in project management. is an asset.
- Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
Additional Information
Wage: $ 31-51 an hour based on experience + benefits.
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.
Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.