QA Inspector - Compliance

Work Location: Greater Area of Toronto (GTA)

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the incumbent will be responsible for following established procedures and conducting audits of safe work practices. This includes verifying adherence and compliance with construction activities performed by qualified contractors to ensure alignment with applicable construction standards, electrical safety rules, organizational rule books, occupational health and safety legislation, and relevant laws and guidelines (e.g., traffic control requirements, municipal codes, etc.).

PRE‑CONSTRUCTION

• Review the Green Construction Folder (GCF) and all relevant construction documentation prior to attending pre‑job and pre‑construction meetings.
• Review civil design packages in advance of pre‑job and pre‑construction meetings.
• Lead or contribute to pre-job meeting and identify/review defined critical tasks for construction.

IN‑CONSTRUCTION

Site Visits and Reporting

• Conduct random audits of safe work practices for construction activities performed by qualified contractors to ensure adherence to organizational construction standards, electrical safety rules, occupational health and safety legislation, and applicable laws and guidelines.
• Verify contractor compliance with all required construction standards, safety rules, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Collect and validate all required project documentation from contractors, including safety forms, permits, and site safety assessments.
• Confirm contractor adherence to applicable laws and guidelines (e.g., traffic control requirements, municipal consent, regulatory manuals).

• Verify that construction work and workmanship comply with approved project drawings, specifications, and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g. O. Reg. 22/04).

• Ensure onsite work meets specifications for high‑voltage apparatus and is performed professionally with attention to detail and public safety.
• Be present onsite to perform inspections of critical tasks as identified in the critical task checklist.
• Document and validate daily construction progress, including any deviations from the original design due to field conditions, scope changes, or design issues, following the established change‑order process.
• Capture photos of work progress and workmanship as needed.
• Verify that materials acquired and installed by contractors match the approved bill of materials and comply with applicable construction standards and specifications.
• Maintain a daily construction activity log, including key activities, measurements, marked‑up drawings, and supporting photos.
• Review the project inspection schedule and track inspection hours.

Monthly Billing, Change Order Verification, and Reporting

• Verify monthly quantities of installed materials and completed work units submitted by contractors to support interim and final payment processing.
• Follow established change‑order procedures to audit, verify, and approve contractor change‑order submissions.
• Review and validate contractor change orders for accuracy and compliance.
• Confirm that materials installed by contractors align with the approved bill of materials and meet required standards and specifications.
• Provide project status updates to internal stakeholders as required.
• Participate in site meetings, variance meetings, and other project‑related discussions as needed.
• Participate periodically in contractor tailboard/safety meetings.

Safety and Quality Non‑Compliance

• Document and report any quality, safety, or administrative non‑compliance issues to the designated client representative, following the client’s non‑conformance reporting process.
• Immediately report serious safety infractions to the contractor’s site contact and stop work in life‑threatening situations.
• Participate in accident and incident reporting processes as required.
• Present safety non‑conformance reports during client monthly safety meetings and review all NCRs during contractor review meetings with client.

CLOSE‑OUT

• Conduct final site walk‑downs and document any deficiencies.
• Validate completion of work and sign off on attainment or completion forms.
• Issue incomplete‑work notices for outstanding items and follow up with contractors to ensure completion.
• Identify, audit, and report deficiencies by issuing quality non‑compliance notices and follow up during the warranty period.
• Issue safety non‑compliance notices for any unresolved site safety issues.
• Validate and accept as‑built civil drawings prepared by the contractor in accordance with applicable standards (e.g., CSA S250).
• Validate and accept as‑built electrical drawings prepared and signed by a competent contractor’s representative in accordance with regulatory requirements and client close out procedure.
• Review returned construction documentation and follow the applicable close‑out checklist, addressing any outstanding items.
• Verify material lists for civil work where materials were supplied by the client or owner.
• Follow the post‑construction meeting checklist.
• Prepare and submit project finalization reports.
• Prepare and share lessons learned during post‑construction meetings.
• Participate in post‑construction and variance review meetings.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain project information and execution reports, drawings, and ensure that project documents are current and valid.
• Produce various reports, including daily, weekly, and month‑end summaries.
• Manage project information and maintain up‑to‑date project documentation and markup drawings
• Follow up with clients and contractors to obtain required documents.
• Prepare project progress statements and reports.
• Collaborate with team members and other inspectors to prepare and deliver reports to clients.
• Respond to contractor and client inquiries, maintain positive working relationships, and assist in resolving issues.
• Work with the project manager to provide required reporting and coordinate with contractor’s representatives.
• Prepare spreadsheets and tracking tools for project and contractor information.

 

EDUCATION:

• 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.

EXPERIENCE:

• 7 years+  of relevant experience in a hydro network construction site;

General skills:

• 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 to other SGS locations or client location may be required from time to time.
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
• Ability to plan and prioritize
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• 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 site locations across city of Toronto or client location may be required from time to time.
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
• Must have a valid G-Class driver’s license

Specific technical skills:

• Advance skill to recognize, assess, and control potentially hazardous situations in the work environment. Ensure that the work area is kept safe and maintained with good housekeeping practices
• Proven background in both overhead and underground electrical distribution, including cable pulling, wire stringing, and pole line construction
• Experience in installing and commission switchgear, transformers, and related apparatus in compliance with industry standards.
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining equipment such as boom trucks, tensioners, pullers, and other tools specific to high-voltage line work
• Advanced skill in site inspection to verify compliance with drawings & technical specifications; perform visual inspections according to the criteria
• Possess knowledge of industry standard safe working practices. Report near misses and investigate incidents.
• Experience and training in LIVE-LINE construction and maintenance practices/procedures.
• 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, communicating 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 electrical standards; Canadian Civil Code, CSA, ASCE, ETC.
• Strong knowledge of underground cable pulling techniques and standards
• Experience in performing or inspection of stringing overhead conductors and working safely at heights
• Familiarity with installation and commissioning of switchgear, transformers, and other apparatus.
• Understanding of electrical safety codes, procedures, and hazard controls (e.g. ESA, EUSR, OHSA).
• Ability to review and audit electrical utility construction and maintenance activities.
• Proficient in protection and control systems related to power distribution.
• Knowledge of Toronto Hydro specifications, drawings, and work methods is an asset.
• Skilled in identifying non-conformances, workmanship issues, and safety risks.
• Ability to interpret and validate single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and as-builts.
• 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. Knowledge of Primavera is an asset.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.

 

 

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.