Construction Officer- Distribution & transmission

TEEMA; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking a Construction Officer Level 3 in Burnaby, BC to coordinate and inspect construction work across civil, electrical, and mechanical projects, ensuring quality, safety, and cost targets are met.

Responsibilities include inspecting substations and transmission lines, maintaining site safety, coordinating testing and estimating activities, and supporting contract administration. Strong English skills and OSH knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology or equivalent training.
• Training in contract law.
• Excellent knowledge of OSH safety standards and regulations.
• Advanced English skills for professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction work on substations, transmission lines, and hydroelectric equipment.
• Ensure site safety by performing Safe Work Observations and following safety regulations.
• Coordinate site testing, surveying, and estimating using engineering drawings for timely progress.
• Support contract/work order administration with contractors and internal teams to meet cost and schedule targets.
• Provide SME-level technical advice to develop future capability at the company.
• Respond to internal and third-party inquiries with clear verbal and written communication on-site.

Skills

Advanced English

Education

Diploma in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology

Job description

Job Title: Construction Officer- Distribution and transmission

Job ID: 89004

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Overview

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 the company’s expectations.

What you will be doing:

• 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 the company’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 the company’s 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 the company.
• Respond appropriately to internal and third-party construction inquiries by using excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to professionally represent the companyon-site, as assigned.

What you must have:

• 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

Salary/Rate Range

$65.00-$80.00 per hour

Term

12-month contract; most likely to extend