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Civil Inspector II (FTT - 12 months)
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Field
To provide construction administration, site review, quality assurance, record keeping and documentation of the
construction and installation of non-routine non-standard technically complex civil work to confirm general compliance with
project contracts, BC Hydro Distribution Standards, design documents, specifications and quality requirements as well as
compliance with safety and other provincial and municipal regulations for civil construction. Performs all of the duties of the
1. Reviews construction design documents and specifications for non-routine non-standard technically complex civil work,
develops a thorough understanding of the civil construction requirements, identifies potential problems with projects, and
provides technical guidance for non-routine technically complex civil work to project managers, engineers or designers prior
to construction. Assists the Project Manager, Engineer or Designer with tender evaluations, contract negotiations and
awards by performing duties such as reviewing tenders for completeness of scope, suitability of requirements, applicability
of civil design for site specific conditions, and technical constraints.
2. Reviews routine and non-routine standard and non-standard civil designs in various stages of planning to implementation
for internally and externally designed civil projects. Provides technical solutions on civil construction issues; may develop
solution in consultation with Civil Engineers and Technologists.
3. Negotiates and approves extra work in consultation with Civil Inspector Work Leader and Project Lead.
4. Operates a variety of survey equipment to layout and/or review duct bank profiles, manhole grades and locations; and for
route selection, locating new and existing plant and staking and locating pole and anchors.
5. Assists the Civil Inspector Work Leader with delivering and receiving externally contracted inspection and survey work,
by performing duties such as: evaluating the work requirements, time frame, location and complexity of the work; and by
coordinating and providing information to local and regional inspection and survey work clients such as Distribution
6. Provides guidance and information to BC Hydro staff involved in design and claims matters related to civil assets.
Investigates complaints regarding alleged encroachment on private property by BC Hydro services.
7. Provides leadership in civil construction inspection to enhance continuous improvement throughout projects and within
8. Provides constructive feedback to Civil Inspector Work Leader relating to site applicability of standards and project-
9. Provides technical advice and guidance to incumbents in the Civil Inspector 1 job. Performs all of the duties of the Civil
10. Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.
construction experience, and two (2) years of experience as a Civil Inspector 1 or equivalent civil inspector experience in
the utility industry. Candidates must be eligible for registration with ASTTBC as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT) or
as a Certified Technician (CTech) or Certified Public Works Inspector (CPWI). Eligibility for registration with ASTTBC does
not apply to candidates with a degree in Engineering (or related technical field).
on projects related to electrical utility underground construction, and two (2) years of experience as a Civil Inspector 1 or
equivalent civil inspector experience in the utility industry. Completion of in-house Electrical Utility Fundamentals course or
must be completed within eight (8) months of being hired.
Hydro Distribution Standards and Class of Work specifications.
Documents, CAN/CSA standards and BC Ministry of Transportation Construction Standards.
while on construction sites. Required to drive in adverse weather conditions, walk over rough terrain, climb in and out of
trenches, lift lids of underground plant, work around heavy equipment and machinery. Requirement to work in close
proximity to energize electrical equipment. What we offer
For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.
Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will
This FTT duration of this position is currently for 12 months but may be extended based on project/workload
This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca
Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirement. M&P employees must meet the time in role
requirement specified in their most recent offer letter. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as
Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,
include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without
Date Posted: 2025-04-25 Closing Date: 2025-05-18