Overview

DS Consultants Ltd (DS) is a consulting engineering firm which specializes in geotechnical, environmental, hydrogeology, building science, materials inspection, and testing. Our head office is in Vaughan, Ontario with branch offices located in Barrie/Collingwood and Cambridge. Our team currently consists of 85 highly qualified and experienced engineers, hydrogeologists, environmental scientists, technologists, and support staff.

DS is currently seeking a Building Science Welding Inspector to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to further develop their career in Building Science. Candidate should be well rounded, ambitious, and motivated quality inspector to join our rapidly growing Building Science Team. This role will be part of building quality control and welding inspections.

DS offers competitive salaries along with a complete benefits package and a variety of Training and Development Programs to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in your chosen career path.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals, and processes
  • Interpret welding process specifications
  • Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
  • Interpret contract documentation, drawings, and technical reports of building envelope
  • Perform and schedule field inspections and investigations for various types of projects and scopes
  • Manage project deliverables and activities, handle contract administration for rehabilitation projects
  • Review shop-drawings, technical dada sheet, field reports and other construction documentations
  • Coordinate project delivery, work with team and participants, estimate activities, and conduct tasks as required
  • Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and team members and develop rapport
  • Submit technical and administrative reports in a timely manner and as per company procedures and protocol

Requirements:

  • Level (1, 2 or 3) CWB Supervisor certification or equivalent
  • Welding certification is an asset
  • Maintain written welder Qualification Records
  • Making sound determination on acceptance or failure of the structural connections
  • Post-secondary education in relevant Architecture, Building Science or Engineering program
  • Experience of 1-5 years in Architecture, Building Science or Construction, with a focus on building envelope would be an asset
  • Knowledge of building and construction activities, field inspections or cladding assessment
  • Familiarity with OBC, NBC and technical understanding of evaluating building components
  • Skill in preparation of field review observations, investigations and reading technical specifications
  • Good ethics, people skills and clear verbal communication
  • Competence at writing tech. reports, composing clear documents with strong editing and/or proof reading
  • Advanced computer skills to produce reports, documents, and various presentations
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office application and Outlook software is essential
  • Excellent organizational skills in managing paperwork, priorities and keeping projects deadlines
  • Proficiency in software skills including, AutoCAD, and other discipline specific software is an asset
  • Valid driver’s License, and insurance as well as access to a registered vehicle

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Automobile allowance
  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care
  • VRSP

Schedule:

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Vaughan, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

  • building science, Tarion B19 with focus on building envelop: 2 years (required)
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