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North Coast Lines 2025 Geotech Support 21648
- Location Prince George
- Job type Contract
- Salary $50 - 68 per hour
- Discipline Construction and Infrastructure
- Reference JOB-29967
Role: North Coast Lines 2025 Geotech Support - Construction Officer L3
rince George, BC
Experience and Role Accountabilities
• A minimum seven (7) years of construction experience or equivalent.
• Inspect construction work which may be on substations, transmission lines, and hydroelectric equipment by using excellent skills in inspection procedures and understanding of construction methods to meet deadlines and comply with building and safety codes.
• Ensure work site safety by prioritizing the safe execution of work and performing Safe Work Observations using excellent knowledge in safety standards and regulations to improve BC Hydro’s safety performance.
• Conduct or coordinate site testing, surveying, and estimating activities by using good working knowledge of engineering drawings to enable timely progression of projects. The potential working conditions may include adverse weather and working at heights or underground.
• Support contract and/or work order administration by collaborating with contractors and/or BC Hydro internal construction services to ensure that the work, materials, progress, and costs meet expectations so that projects are implemented as planned.
• Act as a subject matter expert by providing advice on complex technical issues to develop future capability at BC Hydro.
• Respond appropriately to internal and third-party construction inquiries by using excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to professionally represent BC Hydro on-site, as assigned.
Education and Skills
• Diploma in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology from an Institute of Technology or relevant trades, apprenticeship courses, or equivalent
• Training in contract law
• Excellent working knowledge of safety standards and regulations such as Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards and WorkSafe Regulations
• Advanced English skills for professional environment, written and spoken
Qualifications/Experience:
- Completion of a National Diploma of Technology in either Civil & Structural, Forestry or PLT from an Institute of Technology or;
- Relevant trades apprenticeship course and Equivalent of seven (7) years of related construction work experience
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft office, word and excel
- Must hold a valid class five (5) driver’s license
Nice to haves:
- Additional experience in Contract Management
-Large scale project experience
-Geotechnical Investigation experience
25-Apr-2025
25-Apr-2026
Vacancies: 5
Max Incorporated Rate: $68.44/
Max T4 Rate: $56.56/
Locations and Projects:
The current Project spans from Prince George to Terrace. 2025 works will be located between Smithers and Terrace. Preference will be given to candidates living in Prince George, Smithers or Terrace. 2025 Project scope consists of geotechnical investigative work & road/access upgrades with a need for some planning activities related to future work.
Work Rotations:
Work rotations are available based on location of the work and candidate place of residence
Most rotations are a 14-7 rotation with potential for 10-4.
Local Candidates may be able to work a 5-2 however project schedule may require rotations for adequate project coverage.
Travel and accommodations are paid for while engaged on work for the projects/portfolios.
Vacancies: 5
Max Incorporated Rate: $68.44/
Max T4 Rate: $56.56/
Locations and Projects:
The current Project spans from Prince George to Terrace. 2025 works will be located between Smithers and Terrace. Preference will be given to candidates living in Prince George, Smithers or Terrace. 2025 Project scope consists of geotechnical investigative work & road/access upgrades with a need for some planning activities related to future work.
Work Rotations:
Work rotations are available based on location of the work and candidate place of residence
Most rotations are a 14-7 rotation with potential for 10-4.
Local Candidates may be able to work a 5-2 however project schedule may require rotations for adequate project coverage.
Travel and accommodations are paid for while engaged on work for the projects/portfolios.
Experience and Role Accountabilities
• A minimum seven (7) years of construction experience or equivalent.
• Inspect construction work which may be on substations, transmission lines, and hydroelectric equipment by using excellent skills in inspection procedures and understanding of construction methods to meet deadlines and comply with building and safety codes.
• Ensure work site safety by prioritizing the safe execution of work and performing Safe Work Observations using excellent knowledge in safety standards and regulations to improve BC Hydro’s safety performance.
• Conduct or coordinate site testing, surveying, and estimating activities by using good working knowledge of engineering drawings to enable timely progression of projects. The potential working conditions may include adverse weather and working at heights or underground.
• Support contract and/or work order administration by collaborating with contractors and/or BC Hydro internal construction services to ensure that the work, materials, progress, and costs meet expectations so that projects are implemented as planned.
• Act as a subject matter expert by providing advice on complex technical issues to develop future capability at BC Hydro.
• Respond appropriately to internal and third-party construction inquiries by using excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to professionally represent BC Hydro on-site, as assigned.
Education and Skills
• Diploma in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology from an Institute of Technology or relevant trades, apprenticeship courses, or equivalent
• Training in contract law
• Excellent working knowledge of safety standards and regulations such as Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards and WorkSafe Regulations
• Advanced English skills for professional environment, written and spoken
Qualifications/Experience:
- Completion of a National Diploma of Technology in either Civil & Structural, Forestry or PLT from an Institute of Technology or;
- Relevant trades apprenticeship course and Equivalent of seven (7) years of related construction work experience
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft office, word and excel
- Must hold a valid class five (5) driver’s license
Nice to haves:
- Additional experience in Contract Management
-Large scale project experience
-Geotechnical Investigation experience