Inspector II (Temporary Backfill) (Asphalt/Structures) (Port Hawkesbury)

The Government of Nova Scotia•PORT HAWKESBURY, NS

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor (Project Engineer) 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED or an acceptable equivalent of education, training, and experience.
The successful applicant must be deemed competent in both Structures and Asphalt Inspector II competencies to be considered for this position.
A valid Class 5 drivers’ license is a condition of employment, and an acceptable driver abstract must be submitted before employment begins.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous construction experience would be considered an asset, including bridge or road construction and surveying.
Familiarity and competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint) and data entry with computerized databases is an asset.

Responsibilities

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 IIs 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 II is not required.