Role Title: Construction Officer
Estimated Work Start Date: 31-Mar-2025
Estimated Work End Date: 30-Sep-2025
Standard Hours Per Day: 10.00
Estimated Work Days: 132
Positions Available: 3
Pay Rate: T4: $71.44/hour INC: $86.44/hour

Role Overview

The Construction Officer Level 3 acts as a construction site coordinator and inspector on multiple or large civil, electrical, and/or mechanical projects to ensure the work, materials, progress, and costs meet project requirements.

Responsibilities

Inspect construction work, including substations, transmission lines, and hydroelectric equipment, to ensure compliance with building and safety codes.
Ensure work site safety by prioritizing safe execution and performing safety observations using knowledge of safety standards and regulations.
Conduct or coordinate site testing, surveying, and estimating activities by interpreting engineering drawings to support timely project progress.
Support contract or work order administration by collaborating with contractors and internal construction services to ensure work meets expectations and is implemented as planned.
Provide advice on complex technical issues and act as a subject matter expert to support project execution.
Respond to construction inquiries using strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to professionally represent the project team on-site.

Qualifications and Skills

Completion of a National Diploma of Technology in Civil, Structural, or Electrical disciplines from an Institute of Technology, or relevant trades apprenticeship courses.
Minimum of seven (7) years of related construction work experience.
Additional experience in contract management is an asset.
Strong knowledge of safety standards and regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards and WorkSafe Regulations.
Advanced English skills for a professional environment, both written and spoken.

Work Details

Locations and Projects:
- Projects are located across the Northern and Southern Interior of BC, including areas such as Prince George and the Terrace corridor.
- Preference will be given to candidates living in Prince George, Smithers, Terrace, or Kitimat.
- Project types include new construction, upgrades, and retrofits of substations, capacitor stations, and transmission line infrastructure.
Work Rotations:
- Rotations typically follow a 14-7 schedule, with potential for 10-4 depending on project requirements.
- Local candidates may work a 5-2 schedule; however, rotations may be required for adequate project coverage.
- Travel and accommodations will be covered for work-related assignments.

Nice-to-Haves

Experience in substation construction.