We’ve opened a role in our Ottawa office for a talented, entrepreneurial Field Inspector to work alongside exceptional people in JLR’s Civil group.

Pop Quiz: Do you enjoy being out in the field and working closely with contractors, clients, and project stakeholders? Are you a detail-oriented Civil Inspector with experience reviewing municipal infrastructure construction projects and preparing clear, accurate documentation? Are you looking for a rewarding contract opportunity where you can contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects throughout the Ottawa region? If you scored three for three, JLR has a home for you as a Civil Field Inspector! You’ll be supported by a Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies program, firm that has a long-established reputation for quality services in multiple sectors, while you take on existing clients, develop new relationships, and deliver world-class, innovative solutions that support community building and growth in our cities. JLR is a creative, tight-knit, and mentorship-focused community with unique opportunities for driven people with tenacity and spirit.

Our organization is made up of diverse employee owners with specialized expertise in a wide range of disciplines.

Joining the JLR team means joining a dynamic group of innovative architecture, engineering, and planning professionals and support staff.

You’ll have the opportunity to help establish new clients and partner with existing ones to develop insightful solutions and see projects through from inception to completion.

If you’re innovative and cooperative, thrive when presented with new challenges, and are eager to take your career in new directions, then JLR is the right environment for you.

Your Role as a Civil Field Inspector: Choose your own adventure! Let’s talk about how your skills, experience, goals,



and passions can find a home at JLR.

As the Civil Field Inspector, your role will include: Conducting site inspections and monitoring construction activities on municipal infrastructure and/or land development projects.

Interpreting contract drawings, specifications, standards, and tender documents.

Acting as a liaison between contractors, clients, project teams, and other stakeholders.

Preparing daily inspection reports, maintaining site documentation, and tracking project progress.

Verifying quantities, reviewing completed work, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.

Identifying deficiencies, resolving field issues, and communicating findings to project teams.

Supporting contract administration activities, including responding to contractor inquiries and assisting with project coordination.

Assisting engineers and technologists with project delivery during planning, design, and construction phases.

Demonstrating strong communication, organizational, observational, and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.

Why Join Us? We live, work, breathe, sleep, and thrive in the communities we build.

We love northern Ontario and the glorious bounty of the natural world and we’re proud of our reputation and longevity in the National Capital and Kingston regions.

Furthermore, we’re growing our presence in southwestern Ontario and all along the Great Lakes of Ontario.

We foster a friendly, welcoming, and team-oriented atmosphere that encourages innovation and collaboration.

We have an established depth of technical and support resources that can efficiently and effectively deliver small and large multidisciplinary projects.

We provide flexible career direction with opportunities to choose your own path and interesting and exciting assignments ranging in size and type.

Salary Range: $29.00-39.00 per hour

📌 Civil Field Inspector – Contract (October to January) (Ottawa)
🏢 J.L. Richards & Associates
📍 Ottawa