Role: Construction Officer - L3
Number of openings: 6
Location: Prince George, BC
Duration: 2026/07/02 - 2027/07/02 (12 months)
Max INC Rate: $71.44/
Max T4 Rate: $59.07/
General Description
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.
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 Hydro'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 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
Must Haves
- 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 driver's license
- Driver's abstract in good standing
Position Requirements
- 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 driver's license
- Driver's abstract in good standing
Pay: $59.00-$71.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
