Technical Inspector II

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador; Happy Valley-Goose Bay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Labrador Benefits Policy

Job summary

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking a Technical Inspector II to coordinate and perform electrical inspections across residential, commercial, and industrial facilities, including fire and life safety and building accessibility inspections. You will ensure compliance with relevant codes and act on non-compliances.

Responsibilities include processing registrations for electricians and contractors, supporting investigations, and preparing documentation for Crown prosecutions as

Qualifications

• Electrical construction experience.
• Knowledge of electrical construction procedures (commercial, residential, and industrial).
• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, National Building Code, and National Fire Code.
• Knowledge of the Public Safety Act, Building Accessibility Act and Regulations (asset).
• Ability to exchange information effectively.
• Ability to think critically.
• Ability to manage time and tasks and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform electrical inspections in residential, commercial and industrial facilities, fire and life safety inspections, and building accessibility inspections.
• Investigate complaints and initiate corrective action for non-compliance.
• Process applications for registration of electricians and contractors and maintain records.
• May initiate prosecutions for violations and prepare documentation to support Crown prosecutions; testify as required.
• Prepare inspection reports timely and in compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Electrical construction experience

Knowledge of electrical codes

Public Safety Act knowledge (asset)

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Job description

Allowances:

Labrador Benefits Policy - Treasury Board Secretariat

Government Services - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the Technical Inspector II is responsible for the coordination and performance of electrical inspections in residential, commercial and industrial facilities, fire and life safety inspections, and building accessibility inspections within the region. Specifically, this position ensures compliance with the Public Safety Act and associated Regulations, the Canadian Electrical Code, the National Building Code, the National Fire and Life Safety Code, and the Building Accessibility Act and Regulations. The incumbent conducts investigations on complaints within these areas and initiates corrective action on non-compliance. The incumbent is responsible for the processing of applications for registration of electricians and contractors. The Technical Inspector may initiate prosecutions for violations of the Public Safety Act, gathering evidence and preparing detailed documentation to support Crown prosecution in court proceedings; testifies in court proceedings as required as a witness for the Crown, and completes all inspection reports timely and in compliance with policies and procedures. The incumbent performs other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

• Electrical construction experience

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of electrical construction procedures (commercial, residential, and industrial)


• Knowledge of relevant codes (Canadian Electrical Code, National Building code, National Fire Code)


• Knowledge of Public Safety Act, Building Accessibility Act, and Regulations (asset)


• Ability to effectively exchange information


• Ability to think critically


• Ability to manage time and tasks and work independently

Conditions of Offer

• Recent and satisfactory Conduct from local police


• Proof of valid Class 5 Driver’s License


• Recent and satisfactory Driver’s Abstract (all classes)

Conditions of Acceptance

• Willing to accept day and overnight travel throughout the province (significant)


• Acknowledges requirement for various methods of transportation to various sites

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please contact Jeff Pickett, Regional Director at 709-637-2229 or [e-mail]