Distribution Verification & Data Collection Inspector

At Artelia, we believe that every project is a unique opportunity to design solutions for a positive life. From the design of responsible projects to the implementation of cutting-edge technological solutions, our approach is based on the conviction that every challenge can be overcome through ingenuity and individual and collective commitment.

In Canada, Artelia operates in seven major fields: Mobility, Buildings, Energy, Environment and Earth Sciences, Water, Industry and Telecoms and Operational Technologies. Our 1,100 experts, spread across 18 offices across the country, are committed every day to meeting complex challenges ranging from energy transition and water resource management to infrastructure modernization and industrial decarbonization.

As part of the Artelia Group, which has more than 100 years of history, 8,900 employees and a presence in 40 countries, we combine our local expertise with the strength of a global network to offer comprehensive solutions tailored to our clients' most complex demands. We are an engineering group, 100% owned by our managers and employees, and united by a common passion, exercising a profession that combines the art of designing with ingenuity and building with commitment.

Driven by our values of technical excellence, proximity to clients and entrepreneurial spirit, we are more than ever determined to be a company that is useful to the world and to people, and that contributes to have a positive impact on the environment and society.

We are seeking a Distribution Verification & Data Collection Inspector to perform field inspections, verify electrical distribution system construction, and collect relevant data in accordance with Ontario Regulation 22/04 and Hydro One’s technical requirements. The role involves site validation of overhead and underground electrical distribution infrastructure to ensure compliance with construction standards, safety regulations, and engineering designs.

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Work location: Ontario

As a Distribution Verification & Data Collection Inspector

Your responsibilities

Inspection & Verification

• Conduct site inspections of completed electrical distribution projects to verify compliance with as-built designs, technical standards, and safety regulations.
• Inspect installations such as primary/secondary circuit framing, transformers, poles, directional drilling, road bores, conduit installations, and unique locations (e.g., islands, swamps, waterways, high groundwater areas).
• Validate that all construction work aligns with Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), Ontario Regulation 22/04, and Hydro One’s technical specifications.
• Ensure that site remediation (e.g., removal of old equipment, repair of site damage) is completed.
  
  

Data Collection & Reporting

• Collect and validate GPS coordinates of underground conduits before trench backfilling.
• Capture and document non-compliance issues, including photographs, descriptions, and technical references.
• Complete Non-Compliance Reports (NCRs) and submit findings within the client’s required timeframe.
• Use Hydro One’s electronic systems to manage work packages and submit reports (JUMP, Blackberry Workspace, Fieldglass).
  
  

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all field activities follow health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Immediately report any imminent hazards to the Contract Operations Manager.
• Adhere to the Building Broadband Faster Act (BBFA) for joint-use work execution.
• Maintain records of daily field logs and inspections.
  
  

Communication & Coordination

• Acknowledge and confirm work requests within one business day of assignment.
• Provide regular updates on inspection progress and submit reports within five business days.
• Coordinate with project teams, contractors, and client representatives to ensure efficient verification and data collection.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Electrical, Civil, or Utility Engineering background (diploma or degree preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in electrical distribution system inspection, construction verification, or utility work.
• Knowledge of Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), Ontario Regulation 22/04, and Hydro One technical standard.
• Knowledgeable in using GIS software, digital measuring devices, and field data collection tools.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical distribution system designs and construction drawings.
• Strong understanding of utility infrastructure, pole line construction, and underground electrical installations.
• Electrical Safety Awareness training from the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and experience working in both on-road and off-road environments.
  
  

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented with strong technical report writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills for reporting and client interactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, digital inspection tools, and data management software.
  
  

Your benefits

• Field-based role requiring travel within Ontario regions (as assigned);
• Work may include exposure to extreme weather conditions, rugged terrain, and remote locations;
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory and provided by the employer;
• Must be available for both planned and unplanned inspections.