Construction Officer L3

The Construction Officer Level 3 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 BC Hydro expectations.

• 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 Hydros 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.

• 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

• Strong knowledge of construction methods for substations transmission lines and hydro facilities.
• Strong inspection communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of engineering drawings testing requirements surveying planning and costing.
• Ability to meet schedules and lead teams.
• Knowledge of contract administration law and safety regulations.
• Ability to perform shift work and be adaptable to changing priorities (14/7 5/2).
• National Diploma of Technology (Civil/Structural or Electrical) or related field/equivalent plus 7 years related experience. Completion of a National Diploma of Technology in either Civil & Structural or Electrical from an Institute of Technology or relevant trades apprenticeship course or equivalent plus additional training in contract law and seven (7) years of related construction experience.
• Valid Class 5 drivers license
• Drivers abstract in good standing

• Strong knowledge of construction methods for substations transmission lines and hydro facilities.
• Strong inspection communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of engineering drawings testing requirements surveying planning and costing.
• Ability to meet schedules and lead teams.
• Knowledge of contract administration law and safety regulations.
• Ability to perform shift work and be adaptable to changing priorities (14/7 5/2).
• National Diploma of Technology (Civil/Structural or Electrical) or related field/equivalent plus 7 years related experience. Completion of a National Diploma of Technology in either Civil & Structural or Electrical from an Institute of Technology or relevant trades apprenticeship course or equivalent plus additional training in contract law and seven (7) years of related construction experience.
• Valid Class 5 drivers license
• Drivers abstract in good standing