Job Title: Construction Officer
Location: Smithers, BC
Estimated Duration: 12 months
Our client is a leading energy utility that generates, purchases, distributes and sells electricity. They are currently looking for a Construction Officer for their BC locations, for a one year assignment
Overview
Our client is looking for a Construction Officer for construction work involving geotechnical investigative work & road/access upgrades with a need for some planning activities related to future work.
Role Accountabilities
- 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 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 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
- Respond appropriately to internal and third-party construction inquiries by using excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to professionally represent on-site, as assigned.
Education and Skills
- A minimum of seven (7) years of construction experience or equivalent.
- Completion of a National Diploma of Technology in either Civil & Structural, Forestry or PLT from an Institute of Technology or;
- Relevant trades apprenticeship course and Equivalent of seven (7) years of related construction work experience.
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft office, word and excel
- Must hold a valid class five (5) driver’s license
- Additional experience in Contract Management is considered an asset
- Large scale project experience is considered an asset
- Geotechnical Investigation experience is considered an asset
The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between and
Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for the interest you have demonstrated in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required skills will be contacted.
Tundra Technical Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace.
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