Role: Construction Officer
Contract Duration: 12 months
Work Location: Lower Mainland BC - There may be work required on weekends. There may be work required on afternoon or night shift. Candidate must be physically able to walk construction site including access to work areas via scaffold.
Max INC Rate: $80.36
MAX T4 Rate: $68.10
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 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.
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
Requirements
-Municipal Utility installation experience
-With a focus on duct bank installation.
-Candidate required to provide 4x4 vehicle for use on site.
Project assignments will likely be in the Vancouver/North Van/ Burnaby/ Richmond area so candidates who reside in those areas would be preferred.