Municipal Services Inspector - Service Connections

Position Details

• Job Title: Municipal Services Inspector - Service Connections
• Job Type: Permanent Full Time
• Job Category: Environmental
• Number of Positions: 1
• Date Posted: October 19, 2026
• Closing Date: November 30, 2026
• Salary: $3,523.40 - $3,791.03/Bi-Weekly
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
• Union: CUPE 905 FT Clerical and Technical
• Vacancy Type: Existing
• Eligible For AWA: No
• Physical Location: JOC

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Position Overview

Responsible for ensuring linear infrastructure and municipal services installations conform to City of Vaughan standards. Conducts contract administration including administering the provisions of agreements, specifications and capital projects. Responds to complaints, and matters stemming from municipal servicing projects and agreements. Acts as City representative in accordance with City policy when infractions to Provincial Health and Safety legislation are observed. Reviews drawings, plans etc. for work progress/completion, retains external contractors as necessary; utilizes database for input/retrieval of information and performs various inventory count on City property as required. Focuses on residential, industrial, commercial and institutional service connection installations, requiring a high level of proficiency in estimating, observing, inspecting, and reporting on installation of storm, sanitary and water services. Administers the construction provisions of service connection contracts. Prepares quotes, reviews, tracks and inspects Service Connection installation practices in the field and prepares and maintains a database and takes corrective action for any deficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Administers the construction provisions of service connection contracts. Prepares quotes, reviews, tracks and inspects Service Connection installation practices in the field and prepares and maintains a database and takes corrective action for any deficiencies.
• Inspects linear infrastructure, utility installations, development works and appurtenances for compliance with City of Vaughan standards, specifications and contracts, including roads, sewers, water mains, grading and drainage works, utilizing external consultants as needed.
• Conducts contract administration including drawing and tender review, and tender bid reference checks for capital project bidders; identifies and initiates field design changes as required and consults with designers and consultants to develop appropriate solutions; negotiates extra work order cost with contractors; initiates release of Final Holdback Payment and obtains appropriate documentation from contractors; liaises with the Clerk’s department for lien and claim searches as required.
• Works closely and seeks advice, input, and direction from the Managers and Supervisors of both the Water Services and Wastewater/Stormwater Services Division based on the specific linear infrastructure that is being reviewed. Also consults with other internal City departments as required including but not limited to, Development Engineering Department, Infrastructure Planning and Capital Asset Management, Infrastructure Delivery, and Transportation and Fleet Management Services.
• Records and distributes minutes of Pre-Construction and project site meetings.
• Monitors quantity and quality of materials and installation methods to ensure conformity with design, specifications, Road Occupancy Permits and contract/agreement requirements.
• Investigates complaints, concerns and other matters and takes appropriate corrective action including report and/or correspondence preparation, organization and facilitation of meetings with residents, developers, consultants, Members of Council, contractors, City departments, government agencies, and utilities, providing guidance for remedial action, follows up to ensure resolution of complaint and monitors and determines the need for future action.
• Updates the Customer Service Management System with on-going details and outcomes of complaints.
• Maintains detailed records of linear infrastructure, contracts and land development construction operations, including review of “as constructed” drawings for comparison of work completed; ensures follow-up with consultants for discrepancies and omissions.
• Liaises with contractors, developers, consultants and residents to minimize disruption by coordinating the interface of construction with affected properties.
• Enforces health and safety legislation in accordance with City policy including issuing stop work orders to contractors in violation of provincial and municipal standards; ensures adherence to provisions of contracts including confined space entry policy, Ministry of Transportation traffic control manual, etc.
• Resolves construction field problems in accordance with City standards, contracts and agreements, while maintaining integrity of approved design, including retaining services of external contractors as necessary for maintenance, repair, etc.

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