Civil Construction Inspector

Binnie

4d•CA$54 - CA$70•Onsite

About The Position

Binnie is seeking a Civil Construction Inspector to join their Structures & Civil Inspection Division. This division provides construction management and supervision, quality management and assurance, contract administration, civil inspection, and construction survey services to clients including the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, BC Hydro, major municipalities, and developers across British Columbia. This is a part-time, temporary position with variable work hours, dependent on operational needs, ranging from zero hours during off-peak periods up to approximately 30 hours per week during active construction phases from May to October. The role involves inspections across the Peace region, primarily focused in the Fort St. John area. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a strong pipeline of projects, join a supportive and experienced team, and enjoy meaningful work with a high degree of autonomy, variety, and professional growth.

Requirements

Graduated from high school and completed a basic civil inspection or survey course
Minimum of 3 years of utility construction experience related to electrical utility underground construction dependent on education (ie. technical diploma counts towards experience criteria)
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Civil Inspector or equivalent civil inspector experience in the utility industry
Completion of Power Supply Safety Program (PSSP) course within eight months of hire, and responsible for completion of PSSP re-certification training every 2 years as required by BC Hydro.
Strong working knowledge of desktop productivity applications such as Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent
Ability to interpret specifications, standards, and drawings
Willing and able to work outdoors in variable weather conditions, travel throughout British Columbia, and work away from home as project requirements dictate
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in civil construction inspection or surveying preferred
Strong conflict resolution, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

Ongoing inspection of work at specific stop/inspection points during the construction
Ensure that construction follows and meets BC Hydro’s/Owner specifications and standards by scheduling daily site visits during the construction phase of the project
Monitor that the contractor’s underground plan adheres to the related safety standards
Confirm that the contractor’s works are satisfactorily completed in accordance with BC Hydro’s/Owner specifications and standards and the installation of cable and transformers and other hydro facilities by BC Hydro/Owner line crews can take place without any issues
Constructability review support on routine and non-routine, standard and non-standard civil designs in various stages of planning to implementation for internally and externally designed civil projects
Assist the Civil Inspector Work Leader with delivering and receiving externally contracted inspection and survey work, by performing duties such as evaluating work requirements, time frame, location, and complexity of work
Provide final inspection and certification of installation work completed before confirming that site can be energized