Works Inspector (TERM) Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on April 30, 2024 at 4:30 PM Job ID: J0324-1069 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Engineering & Regional Utilities Job Description: The City of Abbotsford’s Engineering Inspections and Permits division is currently seeking an experienced professional to join their dynamic team as a Works Inspector. This position is full-time on a temporary basis, approximately one year in duration with the possibility of extension. Duties: This is a skilled position requiring a high degree of technical knowledge to perform regulatory and field inspection work ensuring that developers, contractors, utility companies and City operations follow approved plans and specifications for: sewer, waterworks, roadway, drainage and other public works construction projects. Works Inspectors will be required to inspect and report on all aspects of current gravel removal/deposit operations and civil construction associated with new development, capital works, and franchise utility infrastructure. They will be responsible to ensure infrastructure meets or exceeds industry standards and conforms to by laws, plans, specifications, schedules and regulatory requirements and to present a summation of work completed by the contractor. The incumbent must exercise considerable independence of judgment in interpreting and explaining specifications, rules and regulations as well as possess excellent communication, documentation, interpersonal and customer services skills to proactively deal with construction issues between City staff, contractors, developers, consultants, utility companies and the general public. Educational Requirements: As the ideal candidate you will have: • Completion of Grade 12; • Completion of a Certificate of Technology program in Civil Engineering • Two years inspection experience or; • An equivalent combination of education and experience; • Membership or eligibility for membership with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC as a Certified Technician (CTech); • Valid BC Driver’s Licence. Salary: This position is unionized, CUPE Local 774, and the hourly rate of pay is from $42.46 to $49.96 plus an additional 12% percent in lieu of benefits. At the City of Abbotsford we work strongly to create a challenging yet rewarding environment for our employees to thrive. Web Address: www.abbotsford.ca/careers Address: City of Abbotsford 32315 South Fraser Way Abbotsford BC V2T 1W7 E-mail: careers@abbotsford.ca Fax: 604-864-5541 Opening Date: April 3, 2024 08:30 AM Closing Date: April 30, 2024 04:30 PM Back