Our client, one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada, has an immediate need for a Construction Officer, Vancouver Island. This is a contract position for six (6) months located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Description
The Construction Officer will act as the Construction Site Coordinator and Inspector on the civil, projects to ensure the work, materials, progress, and cost meet expectations.
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 ’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 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.
- Respond appropriately to internal and third-party construction inquiries by using excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to professionally represent on-site, as assigned.
Required
- Must have 7+ years of construction experience
- Candidates with experience in multiple disciplines (electrical/civil/mechanical) are preferred
- Diploma in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology from an Institute of Technology or relevant trades, apprenticeship courses, or equivalent
- Utility industry experience is an asset
- 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
Additional Information
- Preference is for candidates located on Vancouver Island. Open to candidates willing to travel from the Lower Mainland. Candidates not located on Vancouver Island/Lower Mainland will not be considered
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