Residential Construction Inspector - Casual

Dweller Home; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid/remote work structure

Social committee activities

Job summary

Dweller Home Services, the newest division of the Alberta New Home Warranty Program Group, seeks a casual Residential Construction Inspector in Calgary and surrounding areas. You will conduct inspections at completed stages of new home builds and may perform homeowner walkthroughs, building relationships with builders and buyers, and producing detailed reports using our inspection software.

This role requires travel to Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere, Okotoks and nearby locales.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of residential construction or site supervision experience.
• Must have driver2s license and own vehicle.
• Strong understanding of home inspection industry and new home construction.
• Familiar with home inspection reporting software.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with home builders and staff.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must pass Criminal Record check and driver2s abstract.
• Inspectors must have their own tools (8ft ladder, flashlight, basic hand tools, outlet tester etc.) (Infrared camera and Drone are a nice to have)

Responsibilities

• Inspect completed stages of new home builds and conduct homeowner walkthroughs.
• Work with home builders and buyers in in-person appointments in Calgary and surrounding areas.
• Perform quality control inspections on newly built homes.
• Complete pre-possessions and possession walkthroughs with orientations.
• Provide detailed reports using inspection software and ensure timely follow-up.
• Attend industry events to stay current with developments.
• Complete inspections on schedule and within timelines.

Skills

Construction experience

Driver7s license

Communication skills

Independent worker

Relationship building

IOS device

Tools ownership

Tools

8ft ladder

Flashlight

Basic hand tools

Outlet tester

Infrared camera

Drone (nice to have)

Job description

The Alberta New Home Warranty Program Group of Companies (ANHWP Group) is Alberta’s most experienced and trusted new home warranty provider and educator for homebuilders. As Alberta’s leader in new home warranty products and services for 50 years, we continue to raise the bar to meet the needs of homeowners and our Builder Members.

This is a casual position that resides with Dweller Home Services. Dweller is the newest company from Alberta New Home Warranty Program (ANHWP) and provides various inspection and walkthrough services for Home Builders, Property Managers and soon to be home buyers.

Accountable for:

Dweller Home Services has an immediate vacancy for a casual Residential Construction Inspector. The successful incumbent will be responsible for conducting inspections at the completed stages of a new home build. This may also include a new homeowner walkthrough. The Residential Construction Inspector will work with numerous home builders to develop relationships and understand their building process, paired with your established inspection skillset.

Work location:

Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere, Okotoks, Surrounding areas. Must be willing to travel to all of these locations.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of the Residential Construction Inspector are:

• The Residential Construction Inspector will work closely with home builders and home buyers in scheduled in-person appointments in Calgary and surrounding area (including Cochrane, Airdrie, Chestermere, Okotoks and High River)
• Conduct Quality Control inspections on newly built homes
• Complete Pre-Possession and Possession walkthroughs, Including homeowner orientations
• Provide detailed documented reports in a timely manner, utilizing inspection software
• Ensure follow-up is completed in a timely manner with clients
• Attend industry functions and networking events (i.e., Builder Breakfasts, Technical Committees and Home Builder functions) to stay current with industry developments
• Complete home inspections according to schedule, ensuring punctuality and completion according to established timelines

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of residential construction, Site Supervisor experience
• Must have drivers license and personal vehicle without company decals
• Strong understanding of the Home Inspection industry, regulations and industry knowledge of new home construction
• Familiar with home inspection reporting software
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with home builders & their staff
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, relationship builder, interpersonal skills, self-motivated, ability to work independently or a team environment
• Maintain professional appearance, demeanor and adhere to privacy policies related to homeowners and builders
• Must be able to pass a Criminal Record check and Drivers abstract
• Inspectors must have their own tools (8ft ladder, flashlight, basic hand tools, outlet tester etc.) (Infrared camera and Drone are a nice to have)
• Inspectors must have IOS device to complete the inspections with our software

Why you should join us:

The Alberta New Home Warranty Program Group of Companies offers challenging and meaningful work, a positive work environment with amazing colleagues. Our benefit package includes:

• Flexible Hybrid/remote work structure
• Exciting social committee with various in person and virtual activities for everyone

Also, you will be part of a company that supports and engages in:

• An Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee strategy
• Performance Management Program
• Supportive leadership to develop your full potential
• More than 15 different countries and cultures represented in our workforce
• Progressive corporate culture that supports our greatest assets – our people
• Great Place To Work Certified in Canada for 2024 and 2025

Compensation

Casual employees are paid as piece work per inspection.

We thank all applicants for your interest in this role. Our People & Culture team will contact only those selected for an interview.

Please note:

Only candidates permitted to work in Canada will be considered for this opportunity.