City : Burlington, ON

Category : Z-WSP E&I Canada Ltd.

Industry : Engineering

Employer : WSP

BURLINGTON

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms – made stronger with the recent creation of WSP E&I Canada Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of WSP Canada Inc.

We have over 63,000 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. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a Bridge Inspector who has the interest and drive to join our Bridges Department in our Burlington office. We believe WSP has assembled the best and most vibrant bridge engineering group in Canada with offices throughout Ontario.  This is an environment where one is surrounded and supported by a group of engineers and technicians with unsurpassed experience in all facets of bridge engineering. 

Reporting to the Burlington Bridge Manager, this position will be responsible for carrying out annual inspections of Metrolinx rail bridges and signal structures as well as OSIM inspections of bridges and culverts for MTO and municipalities. The Burlington Bridge Team has a highly qualified staff experienced in bridge planning, inspection, evaluation, rehabilitation, new design and project administration. The Burlington Bridge Team also collaborates with the Bridge Teams in Oakville and Thornhill, sharing work and knowledge. Between the 3 offices there are over 70 staff members,. The firm is proud of its reputation for leadership in the bridge engineering field.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP
 

A day in the life:

• You will participate in all aspects of Metrolinx rail bridge and signal structure annual inspections
• You will conduct municipal and MTO OSIM bridge and culvert inspections
• You will keep daily records and assist with report preparation
• Available to work flexible hours; days, nights and weekends.
• You will assist in creating work plans and coordinating railway flagging
• You will carry out other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Previous OSIM inspection experience and/or completion of the MTO Bridge Inspection Workshop is an asset;
• Access to a vehicle;
• Class G driver’s license;
• Strong organizational and record keeping skills;
• Committed team player.