Graduate Quality Assurance Inspector - Transportation

Are you graduating in Spring 2027 and ready to take the first step in your professional journey? Join us for our in-person Hiring Day event at our Waterloo office on October 27. This is a unique opportunity to connect with GHD professionals, learn more about our work and culture, and explore exciting career opportunities.

If you're interested in participating in our Hiring Day and being considered for a Graduate Quality Assurance Inspector - Transportation role, we encourage you to review the job description below and apply if it aligns with your career goals.

As part of the selection process, you'll be invited to complete a HireVue video interview and answer a few pre-screening questions. Candidates who successfully progress through the initial screening stage will be contacted by our recruitment team and invited to move forward in the Hiring Day process.

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. 

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.

GHD is seeking a Graduate Quality Assurance Inspector - Transportation to join our Construction Phase Services team and support the delivery of engineering consulting services for major transportation infrastructure projects across Ontario. This position can be based in our Toronto, Markham, Waterloo, Whitby, St. Catherines, or Mississauga office.

A new grad that carries out defined field tasks and assists with data collection for construction delivery. Supports effective workflows by following instructions, documenting observations, and maintaining accuracy. Applies GHD procedures and basic digital tools to support consistent field practices. Builds foundational experience and prepares for more complex field assignments.

• Working safely and observing / working in conformance with GHD’s Behaviour-Based Safety culture;

• Completing day-to-day inspections of Highway / Road / Bridge and Sewer / Watermain projects in accordance with client terms of reference and manuals;

• Working with Senior Inspectors and other team members to make payment recommendations to Contract Administrator and client staff;

• Daily completion of project records / diary entries;

• Monitoring contractor work for compliance with contract specifications;

• Notifying supervisor of non-conformances observed;

• Working nights, weekends, extended shifts;

• Working overtime hours as necessary.  Work is seasonal in nature and will likely involve greater hours of work in summer than in winter months;

• Other duties as may be assigned.

• Pending completion of Civil Engineering Technician or Technologist diploma, or completion of Civil Engineering degree.

• General Experience: 0-2 years of experience in related field.
• Past experience in construction field work is considered an asset;
• Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence; and
• Team player, cooperative with other staff with open sharing of information and knowledge.

#LI-AL1