Work Assignment Name: Construction Officer - Civil
Location of Services: Vernon, BC (Southern Interior)
Work Assignment Overview: Member of multidiscipline team of Construction Officers overseeing and coordinating site activities for a transmission line upgrade project which includes road and crane pad construction.
Contract Duration: 12 months
Inc Rate: $77.44/
T4 Rate: $64.00/

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

Work Assignment Requirements:

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