The Field Inspector is responsible for conducting regular site inspections across stations, facilities, and operational areas to ensure that maintenance, repair, construction, and contractor activities are completed safely, properly, and in accordance with applicable standards, procedures, specifications, and operational requirements.

This position serves as an important link between field operations, contractors, the Help Desk, Control Room, Maintenance, Safety, and other internal departments. The Field Inspector will identify deficiencies, monitor the quality and progress of work being performed, support secure site conditions, and ensure that issues are properly documented, communicated, and escalated when required.

The ideal candidate is observant, safety-conscious, organized, comfortable working independently in the field, and capable of communicating effectively with contractors and operational teams in a fast-paced transportation environment.

Practical field experience, sound judgment, communication skills, and the ability to coordinate work activities and respond appropriately to operational issues are important to success in this position.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct routine and scheduled inspections at stations, facilities, and other operational locations throughout the transit system.
- Monitor work being completed by contractors and service providers to ensure work is performed correctly and in accordance with approved specifications, procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
- Inspect completed and ongoing work for quality, workmanship, functionality, cleanliness, and overall compliance.
- Identify deficiencies, incomplete work, unsafe conditions, operational concerns, or deviations from established requirements.
- Document inspection findings accurately, including observations, deficiencies, photographs, corrective actions, and follow-up requirements.
- Monitor contractor activities while on site and communicate concerns regarding workmanship, work practices, scheduling, safety, or site conditions.
- Verify that work areas are maintained in a safe condition and that appropriate safety practices and procedures are being followed.
- Immediately report or escalate significant safety hazards, operational risks, service impacts, or other urgent concerns to the appropriate department or management representative.
- Coordinate with the Help Desk and Control Room regarding reported issues, service requests, maintenance concerns, site conditions, and the status of work being completed.
- Assist with the verification and closure of work orders, service requests, deficiencies, and other reported field issues.
- Follow up on previously identified deficiencies to confirm that corrective actions have been completed appropriately.
- Support operational readiness by identifying conditions that could negatively impact station operations, passenger areas, equipment, infrastructure, or service delivery.
- Communicate professionally with contractors, maintenance personnel, operations staff, supervisors, and other stakeholders while conducting inspections.
- Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, checklists, photographs, and supporting documentation.




- Participate in meetings or discussions relating to recurring deficiencies, contractor performance, operational concerns, maintenance activities, or corrective actions.
- Provide field observations and recommendations to support continuous improvement of maintenance and operational practices.
- Follow all organizational health and safety policies, procedures, site rules, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Perform additional field inspection, operational, or administrative duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

- Valid Ontario G driver's licence in good standing and ability to travel between multiple work locations.
- Approximately 2–3 years of relevant experience in rail transportation, field operations, maintenance, incident response, public transportation, infrastructure, construction, facilities, or a similar operational environment.
- Relevant practical experience and demonstrated field judgment are considered important qualifications for this position.
- Experience working in a field-based or operational workplace where safety, communication, coordination, and timely escalation of issues are important.
- Experience conducting inspections, monitoring work activities or contractors, identifying deficiencies, coordinating incidents, responding to operational issues, or assessing workmanship is considered an asset.
- Experience working within a railway, LRT, subway, public transportation, maintenance, construction, infrastructure, facilities, or other safety-sensitive operational environment is considered an asset.
- A related diploma, certificate, degree, trade qualification, or other technical qualification is considered an asset but is not required. Relevant areas may include engineering technology, construction, transportation, railway operations, facilities management, occupational health and safety, skilled trades, infrastructure, or a related discipline.
- General understanding of workplace health and safety practices and the ability to recognize and appropriately escalate potentially unsafe conditions.
- Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, specifications, drawings, maintenance requirements, or inspection procedures is considered an asset.
- Ability to read and interpret work orders, inspection requirements, procedures, technical information, drawings, or contractor documentation is considered an asset.
- Equivalent combinations of relevant practical experience, training, and technical knowledge will be considered.

Skills and Competencies

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify deficiencies or conditions that may otherwise be overlooked.
- Strong observation, inspection, and problem-solving skills.
- Good field judgment and the ability to assess situations and determine when an issue requires immediate escalation.




- Safety-focused mindset with the confidence to raise concerns when unsafe or non-compliant conditions are identified.
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and objective inspection documentation.
- Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with contractors, employees, management, Help Desk, and Control Room personnel.
- Ability to remain professional and objective when addressing deficiencies or challenging contractor performance.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage inspections across multiple locations.
- Ability to prioritize urgent safety and operational issues appropriately.
- Ability to coordinate work activities and support incident or operational responses involving multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining accountability for assigned inspections and follow-up activities.
- Comfortable working in an active transit, railway, maintenance, construction, or infrastructure environment.
- Basic computer proficiency and ability to use email, electronic work-order systems, inspection applications, Microsoft Office, or similar operational software.
- Ability to adapt to changing operational priorities and respond effectively to unexpected field conditions.

Working Conditions

- Shift timings may include days, evenings, and nights depending on management and operational requirements.
- Position requires frequent travel between stations and other operational sites.
- Work is primarily field-based and may involve walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, inspecting indoor and outdoor areas, and working around active maintenance or operational environments.
- The employee may be exposed to varying weather conditions, noise, construction activity, moving equipment, and other conditions typical of an active transportation system.
- Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn where required. Required PPE will be provided by the company.
- Depending on operational requirements, occasional evening, weekend, emergency, or irregular-hour inspections may be required.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with approximately 2–3 years of relevant practical experience in one or more of the following areas will be well suited for this position:

- Rail transportation, LRT, subway, or public transit operations
- Field operations or field inspection
- Railway or infrastructure maintenance
- Incident response or operational coordination
- Station or facilities operations
- Contractor or service-provider oversight
- Construction or infrastructure inspection
- Safety-sensitive operational environments

Experience working in an environment where multiple departments must coordinate to maintain safe and reliable transportation service—including Operations, Maintenance, Control Room personnel, Help Desk teams, contractors, and Safety—is considered a strong asset.

Candidates who demonstrate strong field judgment, safety awareness, communication skills, reliability, and the ability to coordinate operational activities.

Pay: $32.50-$38.50 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Jr. Field Inspector (North York)
🏢 Mosaic Transit Maintenance
📍 North York