Job Title: Construction Officer
Location: Prince George, BC (Onsite)
Estimated Duration: 5 Months
Our client is a leading energy utility that generates, purchases, distributes and sells electricity. They are currently looking for a Construction Officer for various projects across BC.
Overview:
The Construction Officer acts as construction site coordinator and inspector on multiple or large civil, electrical, and/or mechanical projects to ensure the work, materials, progress, and cost meet client expectations.
Role Accountabilities
- 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 client’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 client 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 client.
- Respond appropriately to internal and third-party construction inquiries by using excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to professionally represent client on-site, as assigned
Education and Skills
- A minimum seven (7) years of construction experience or equivalent.
- Diploma in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology from an Institute of Technology or relevant trades, apprenticeship courses, or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of construction oversight and project coordination.
- Experience in utility operations and outage management.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Commitment to safety and environmental compliance.
- Class 5 diver's license in good standing.
The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between CA$75.00 and CA$93.00
Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
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