Entry level construction Jobs in Vernon, BC

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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.



Advantages
Location: Vernon, BC (Southern Interior)

An opportunity to work and grow with a renowned company.

Responsibilities
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 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 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 .
• Respond appropriately to internal and third-party construction inquiries by using excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to professionally represent on-site, as assigned.

Qualifications
Must Have:
• 10+ years experience in a civil trade such as heavy equipment operator or completion of a National Diploma of Technology in Civil Engineering.
• Valid Class 5 drivers license
• Good computer skills including working knowledge of MS Office suite including Excel.
• Willingness to work at various remote sites throughout BC.

Nice to have:
• Intermediate First Aid Certification.
• Substation and/or road construction experience.
• Knowledge of Site Safety Coordination and Multi Employer Workplace WorkSafe regulations.
• Contract Knowledge

Summary
Interested candidates can submit their resumes directly to john.yamazaki@randstad.ca

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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