Construction Officer/Inspector

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Columbia Hydro Constructors Ltd. (CHC)

Construction Inspector (Recorder)

Wage Range: As per collective agreement ($42.71 to $57.47) per hour depending on role and experience)

Location: Campbell River, BC

CHC is a wholly owned subsidiary of BC Hydro formed in 1962 that provides the qualified skilled trades workforce for generation facility projects in the Province of British Columbia named in a collective agreement between CHC and the Allied Hydro Council of British
Columbia. CHC provides the labour resources in accordance with the terms and conditions of the collective agreement and provides other human resources and labour relations functions.

Basic Purpose:

On behalf of AELGP (Aecon-EBC Ladore General Partnership) acts as a Construction Inspector (Recorder) on civil, electrical, geotechnical and mechanical aspects of the Ladore Spillway Seismic Upgrade Project. This role is focused on cost-plus works and associated information and records.

Major Responsibilities and Duties (to fulfill major purpose):

• Inspects projects activities, administers contracts and maintains liaison with subcontractors and the owner’s representatives to ensure that work, materials, progress, and costs meet AELGP’s expectations; resolves related problems and advises staff of major problems; and records labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor’s costs for cost-plus reimbursement.
• Conducts, evaluates and directs on-site testing, surveying and estimating activities
• Provides input into project planning; participates in pre-job meetings
• Maintains liaison with project team members and local interest groups and related agencies; identifies construction, safety and environmental problems and recommends alternative strategies.
• Prepares daily and weekly reports of project activities.
• Provides a high level of expertise in a technical specialty and/or provides a broad multi-disciplinary expertise
• Coordinates with subcontractors, engineering and construction management team to ensure that challenges and problems are identified and solved proactively.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

• Excellent working knowledge of the methods and procedures involved in the construction substations, transmission lines and hydroelectric facilities
• Excellent working knowledge of inspection procedures and skills
• Excellent working knowledge of various methods of contract delivery
• Experience working on heavy civil construction projects such as dam construction, mining, tunneling, substation construction etc
• Good working knowledge of survey procedures
• Good working knowledge of applicable testing requirements
• Good understanding of engineering drawings
• Good working knowledge of project planning
• Ability to meet established construction schedule
• Knowledge of contract administration law
• Good working knowledge of project costing, estimating and payment procedures
• Good team leadership skills
• Working knowledge of related safety regulations
• Ability to read and prepare technical reports
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work at heights and underground
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle and valid driver's license

Working Conditions:

The project is located at the Ladore Dam, 15 mins west of Campbell River. Spends the majority of the day, over 70% of time, exposed to all weather conditions while performing job functions. Works at construction and office site. May be required to work on water, up on scaffolding or up towers. May spend the majority of the day on feet on rough terrain.

Experience, Training and Education (demonstrating requirements):

Minimum Completion of a National Diploma of Technology in either Civil Structural, Geotechnical or Electrical from an Institute of Technology or relevant trades apprenticeship course or four (4) years of related construction experience.

Must hold a valid class five (5) driver's license.

The successful applicant will be required to work under the collective union agreement. We will be accepting resumes up until August 22nd, 2025; only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Afternoon shift and weekend work may be required.

Typical shift is 8-10hrs/day, Monday to Friday.

Benefits through MoveUp Union after 240 hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47.14-$57.47 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Campbell River, BC (V9W): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-04-25