construction inspector

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Cold / refrigerated
• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Various locations
• Remote location
• Willing to relocate
• General office

Tasks

• Examine plans, drawings and site layouts
• Inspect construction of building and engineering construction
• Ensure compliance to drawings, specifications and building codes
• Enforce steel and concrete installation codes
• Inspect construction of sewer systems and pipelines
• Inspect to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained

Type of inspection

• New and existing buildings
• Bridges
• Industrial construction
• Sewer systems and pipelines

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel regularly
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Travel insurance

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example : ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example : flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example : financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees