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Civil Inspector Work Leader - Prince George

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Prince George

Employment type: Permanent Region: Northern Interior

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Field

Annual salary: $ 86,200.00 - 92,900.00

What you'll do

• Provides work leadership to incumbents in the Civil Inspector 1 and Inspector 2 jobs. Assigns civil inspection work and

provides technical advice and guidance on the civil inspection function to incumbents in the Surveyor Inspector job.

• Performs all the duties of the Civil Inspector 2 job.

• In consultation with the Project Lead, negotiates and approves extra work for all projects assigned to Civil Inspector 1.

Assists the Surveyor Inspector and Civil Inspector 2 with obtaining approval of project extras that are required to complete

the work. Ensures documented Civil Inspection forms are completed for all civil projects. Reviews quality of documentation,

investigates and resolves documented issues, communicates “lessons learned” with team and Civil Inspector manager, files

paperwork using internal processes.

• Assists the Civil Inspector manager to create a fiscal work delivery schedule and resourcing strategy by providing data on

work volumes and resource availability. Implements the fiscal plan and informs the manager of required changes

throughout the year.

• Assists the Civil Inspection Manager with the development and implementation of new civil inspection and survey training,

processes and procedures by providing subject matter expertise, developing training materials and delivering training.

• May act as a BC Hydro representative in court on civil construction claims filed against the company including collating all

inspection documentation and drawings and determining the facts concerning the claim with the Civil Inspectors and

construction contractors involved.

• Negotiates and resolves customer complaints that cannot be resolved by the Surveyor Inspector, Civil Inspector 2 or Civil

Inspector 1. Where complaints cannot be resolved, escalates to the Civil Inspection Manager.

• Researches and proposes draft procedures that adapt to changes in civil construction practices, equipment and safety.

Provides technical review and feedback in the development of civil policy manuals and guidelines from Engineering,

Standards, Claims, Customer Build and various other Distribution stakeholders.

• Delegates work and monitors progress of civil inspection and survey contracts by performing duties such as: assessing

the survey and inspection needs of clients; assembling scope of work documents, project specifications, charge code(s)

and schedules for survey and inspection contracts awarded to pre-approved consultants; and communicating survey and

inspection requirements to consultants including site visit attendance, processing of deliverables and reporting to clients.

• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.

What you bring

• Graduation from an accredited technician or technologist or public works program, with five (5) years of utility construction

experience, and two (2) years of experience as a Civil Inspector 2 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).

OR

• High school graduation, plus completion of a basic survey course, plus completion of in-house Electrical Utility

Fundamentals course, with eight (8) years of construction supervision experience on projects related to electrical utility

underground construction, and two (2) years of experience as a Civil Inspector 2 or equivalent civil inspector experience in

the utility industry.

• Candidates may be required to pass a “show me” test to demonstrate required skill sets.

• Valid class five (5) Driver's License required.

What we offer

• A comprehensive benefits package

• A minimum of 15 paid vacation days

• A lifetime pension

• Flexible work model, depending on your role type

• Training and development courses

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 be

required as a pre-condition to employment.

What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca

• Please note that testing may be included as part of the recruitment process.

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

outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply.

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

any delays.

Date Posted: 2026-05-11 Closing Date: 2026-06-01

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