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Construction Inspector

@ WSP

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Full-time3+ years experience
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Overview

WSP is hiring a Construction Inspector for a temporary, roughly six-month role on municipal roadway and utility upgrade projects across Newfoundland and Labrador. The inspector serves as the on-site representative ensuring quality, compliance and safe delivery of sewer, water and roadway work. The posting requires 3+ years of municipal infrastructure inspection experience and a valid driver's licence, with pay between $54,200 and $72,000.

Responsibilities:

  • Inspect municipal storm, sanitary sewer, water and roadway construction
  • Review contract documents and drawings
  • Coordinate material testing and quality control
  • Track quantities and recommend payment certificates
  • Monitor environmental compliance and liaise with stakeholders

Requirements summary:

  • 3+ years as Construction Inspector on municipal infrastructure
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Preferably knowledge of DTI Municipal Master Construction Specifications
  • Valid driver's licence and clean driver's abstract

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-09
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentQuality assurance
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingOutdoors, Construction site, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsValid driver's licence
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdriving record
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
Perks mentionedFlexible hours

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Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers.
We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future With Us – Your Impact Starts Here.
WSP has upcoming municipal roadway and utility upgrade projects across several communities in Newfoundland and Labrador. This work directly supports safer, more sustainable local infrastructure—improving how residents move, connect, and access essential services.

In this role, you will join our team as a Construction Inspector, a trusted on‑site representative helping ensure quality, compliance, and safe delivery across multiple municipal construction projects.

This is a temporary position for approximately 6 months.

Locations include:
• Nain, NL (1 position)
• Hopedale, NL (1 position)
• Makkovik, NL (1 position)
• St. Anthony, NL (1 position)
• Various locations on the Avalon Peninsula (3 positions)

Your Impact

• You’ll be conducting site inspection for municipal construction projects, including storm and sanitary sewers, water distribution, and roadways—identifying and advising of non‑compliance.
• You’ll be reviewing and interpreting contract documents and contract drawings.
• You’ll coordinate and monitor the material testing/quality control program completed by others.
• You’ll keep field diaries, records of work completed, and materials and equipment on site each day.
• You’ll monitor environmental compliance.
• You’ll work closely with the Contract Administrator to provide observations, records and data as required for contract administration.
• You’ll be tracking and summarizing quantities, and reviewing, preparing and recommending approval of payment certificates.
• You’ll liaise with the design engineer and clients for approval of on‑site changes.
• You’ll liaise with the public and other stakeholders.
• You’ll ensure compliance with WSP’s project‑specific Health and Safety Plan.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 3+ years of experience as a Construction Inspector on municipal infrastructure projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build constructive on‑site relationships.
• Preferably, solid knowledge of the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure Municipal Water, Sewer and Roads Master Construction Specifications.
• A valid driver’s licence and a clean Driver’s Abstract.

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.
#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $60,100 – $79,600

MB & ON: $54,800 – $75,400

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $54,200 – $72,000

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several 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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

If you're ready to bring your expertise to projects that matter, we want to hear from you. Apply today and join a team creating meaningful, lasting change across communities.

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. Full details here.

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