Construction Inspector II Grading/Fencing

About the role

In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes. The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation that is located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Whitby is the second-largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada. Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, the population of Whitby is expected to grow from 140,000 to more than 200,000 by 2031. Whitby's Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for Whitby's planned growth and development; the protection of our natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and, new employment within this time frame. The Town of Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre. Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award-winning marina, year round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day. Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming. On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community. Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us. We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work. The Town of Whitby is a hybrid organization. This means staff are empowered to do their best work from various locations, as appropriate for the position. We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community. Let's grow together. What You Will Get To Do The successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town's CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts and elected officials. By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community. Reporting to the Supervisor of Construction, Development, the Construction Inspector II Grading/Fencing is responsible for providing on-site construction inspections of Lot Grading and Fencing for new development in subdivisions and site plans as well as construction inspections of Town projects and capital projects, to ensure compliance with applicable by-laws, regulations and standards. Inspect and approve as constructed lot grading and sodding by on-site review and in house review; Meet and direct consultants and contractors; Inspect, direct and approve fence installation and materials in new residential development sites as per the subdivision agreements; Create, follow up on inspection deficiency lists; Carry out non compliance orders when necessary; Attend pre-sod/post-sod and site meetings; Ensure proper construction techniques, quality control, adherences to Town Grading Standards/Region Standards, safety and traffic control measures; Confirm as builds are correct and undertake survey to confirm grades conform to design criteria; Ensure contractors comply with all applicable bylaws, safety regulations and carry out works; Assist in the preparation of Town project payment certificates, collect pertinent data and documentation; Provide recommendations for release of Letter of Credit reductions for grading, sodding and fencing works for residential developments; and, Provide cost estimates to complete deficiencies; Direct consultants, inspectors, contractors and dictate corrective action with respect to on-site problems; and, Assist Senior Inspectors on Capital Works Projects with quality control and quantity measurements/deficiency assessments and tender quantities.

Requirements

• You are excellent at prioritization and time management, and can work under pressure to meet deadlines. You have an uncanny ability to see the forest for the trees - you love to research and analyze complex issues, come up with innovative solutions and formulate data-driven recommendations.
• You bring to the team your strong reasoning, analytical, numerical, research and presentation skills. You solve problems by identifying, gathering and processing relevant information. You demonstrate adeptness in negotiation and approach situations with the goal to improve c

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Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let's grow together.

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