Inspector II (Structures and Asphalt) (Port Hawkesbury) (2 Positions)

About Us

Maintaining our Provincial built infrastructure is no small job. We’re recruiting for people like you to help our Province achieve big things.

The Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotia’s 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways, 4,100 bridges, and 9 provincial ferries. There are a lot of exciting developments on the horizon in our Province, and this is your opportunity to get involved with supporting health, safety and environment issues in regard to maintenance and construction activities throughout your assigned construction area.

About Our Opportunity

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor (Project Engineer, Operations Supervisor) or Engineering Survey Technician (EST), the Inspector II is responsible for inspecting, recording, and monitoring contractor activities at highway construction and maintenance sites to ensure that safety requirements, procedures, and materials comply with specifications and Department policies and procedures.

Primary Accountabilities

As the Inspector II, your primary duties include:

• Maintains a comprehensive daily log providing an overview of the contractor’s activities including material deliveries, equipment on site, hours and areas of work, tests completed, special conditions, weather conditions and conversations with the Contractor. Documents photographic record of the construction site at various stages during construction.
• Assists with layout or stationing activities as required and confirms that contractor adheres to location of items of work. Discusses revisions with supervisor.
• Ensures compliance and monitors the effectiveness of temporary workplace traffic control setups as per site-specific plans and the NS Temporary Workplace Traffic Control Manual.
• Ensures work is completed following the requirements of the Department’s Safety Program, including Safe Work Practices and Job Procedures. Participates in toolbox/safety meetings for the project.
• Ensures contractor adheres to their submitted and approved safety plan and notifies supervisor of any safety related incidents.
• Understands, examines, and reviews contract parameters, including drawings and specifications, and ensures the contractor is in compliance with the contract. Knowledge of testing requirements and activities to ensure work meets specifications and technical standards. Advises contractor, in consultation with supervisor, when corrective action is required. Assists supervisor with coordination of required quality assurance testing.
• Evaluates the quality of installations to ensure they meet the required standards and specifications.
• In collaboration with the supervisor, communicates stoppages of work due to weather conditions, technical concerns, safety issues, etc. Additionally, rejects materials that do not meet specified standards and requirements.
• Acts as the liaison between the contractor, the supervisor, and the public.
• Maintains a deficiency list throughout the duration of the project.
• Beyond the duties and responsibilities identified within this job description Inspector 2s may be assigned the duties of General Inspection, Checking, Weighing, and traditional Survey Assistant work as deemed necessary or when the core function of an Inspector 2 is not required.

Qualifications and Experience

High School Diploma or GED or an acceptable equivalent education, training, and experience.

Good oral communication, record keeping and observational skills, and an aptitude for mathematics.

Must have an ability to comprehend industry specifications and project documents and drawings.

Previous construction experience would be considered an asset, including bridge or road construction and surveying. 

A valid driver’s license and a good driving record is a requirement. Candidates are asked to please include a current Driver’s Abstract with their application.

Familiarity and competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint) and data entry with computerized databases is as asset.

You must be certified in Temporary Workplace Signing, Emergency or Standard First Aid, and WHMIS.

You have the ability to multi-task, organize and take a proactive approach to planning and execution, as well as maintain a high level of confidentiality, professional tact, and judgment.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one of more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentation, interview(s), and reference checks.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.  For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment and the field, in which you will be exposed to workplace conditions (such as dust, noise, chemical and biological hazards). Incumbents must be able to climb heights, walk in difficult areas and uneven terrain, enter or crawl in restricted spaces, climb above and below bridge structures, enter hazardous construction sites, work in remote areas and potentially access forestry operations.

The incumbent will be required / must be capable of wearing various (including hot, restrictive and uncomfortable) personal protective devices depending on the location, incident or severity of risk from the visible and non-visible hazards.

In addition, the incumbent must be able to work irregular hours, travel throughout the province, and is responsible for supplying their own vehicle for travel as required.

Additional Information

Your condition of employment as an Inspector II is contingent upon the successful completion of Department training and testing.

There are two (2) opportunities that supports the Port Hawkesbury Construction Area which includes Zone 5 and 6. There is one (1) position each for Asphalt and Structures.

 This opportunity is for a 52-week, Year-Round position – the duties of which are full time and continuous in nature.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths