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WSP USA Electrical Inspector in Thornhill, Ontario
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The Opportunity
Build the Future With Us.
As a Utilities Field Inspector, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the safe, high‑quality installation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of critical utilities infrastructure. From supporting construction oversight to ensuring compliance with project specifications, your work directly strengthens the communities where Canadians live, work, and thrive. This position offers opportunity of exposure to a wide variety of exciting and unique projects across the company, supporting the engineering staff (e.g., T&D, Utilities, EV Charging Infrastructure, Power Generation, Renewables, Hydro & Dams, Energy storage, Magnitude Underground Tunnelling, etc.)
Projects are typically within the Toronto area and some in the Horseshoe area. This position can be available on a fulltime permanent or part-time basis.
Your Impact
Review IFC package prior to construction start.
Participate in pre-construction and post-construction/lessons learned meetings.
Complete Field Risk Assessment & Hazard Evaluation, Review Contractor’s Safety procedures, complete contractor’s site orientation.
Complete random daily field inspections for the projects assigned. Prepare daily log with record of activities, verification of measures, markup drawings, and related construction photos.
Verify all construction work and workmanship complies with standards and specifications in conjunction with project construction drawings and in accordance with O. Reg. 22/04.
Audit the safe work practices for construction work being performed by the contractors to ensure adherence to Construction Standards, Electrical Utility Safety Rules, and OH&S Act and Regulations, all applicable laws, and guidelines (e.g., MTO Book 7, MCR etc.).
Issue Safety Non-Compliance Reports if required. Monitor contractor’s corrective actions for violations of safety practices, plans and procedures or regulatory requirements.
Issue Quality Non-Compliance Reports if required. Monitor contractor’s corrective actions for deficiencies or non-adherence to design and standards.
Participate in accident/incident reporting process as necessary.
Record and verify daily progress on construction documents, clearly noting any deviations from the original design due to unexpected site conditions, scope modifications, design shortcomings, or other factors.
Verify Contractor’s monthly Billing, Change Orders, and quantities of installed materials as per BOM.
Provide on-demand project status update.
Perform final walk down to ensure scope of work completed and ready for intended service, prepare list of deficiencies, warranty holdback release.
Review As-built package and prepare Project Finalization Report for project close out.
Validate and accept As-Built electrical drawings prepared and signed by a competent Contractor representative as per the Construction Verification Program, ESA O. Reg 22/04, and CSA Standard S250-11.
The Skills That Set You Apart
Power Line Technician, or Underground Equivalent, Electrical Technician, or 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, and Book 7 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) and ACI & AISC codes is an asset.
Must have valid Ontario Drivers’ License.
Must be able to work outside in extreme weather and flexible on hours of work.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
Why Choose WSP?
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
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Compensation:
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $39.70 to $52.60
MB & ON: $36.20 to $49.90
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $35.90 to $47.60
Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Make Your Mark with WSP
If you're ready to bring your expertise to work that truly matters, this is your moment. Step into a role where your impact is felt every day — and help us shape the utilities systems of tomorrow.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP :
We value our people and our reputation
We are locally dedicated with international scale
We are future focused and challenge the status quo
We foster collaboration in everything we do
We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)