施工检查员

Examine plans, drawings, and site layouts for new buildings, building renovations and other proposed structures

Inspect construction of buildings, bridges, dams, highways and other types of building and engineering construction for conformance to drawings, specifications, building codes or other applicable ordinances

Inspect and test electrical or plumbing installations in buildings to ensure compliance with municipal, provincial and federal regulations

Inspect steel framework, concrete forms, reinforcing steel mesh and rods, concrete or pre-stressed concrete to ensure quality standards and to verify conformance to specifications and building codes

Inspect construction of sewer systems and pipelines

Inspect construction sites to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained

Inspect existing buildings to identify and report on structural defects, fire hazards and other threats to safety

Inspect new or resale homes on behalf of clients and assess and provide reports on the physical condition of property

Assess the energy performance and potential energy savings of buildings

Plan, design, develop, implement, and evaluate workplace activities to ensure that workers comply with company policies and government safety regulations.

Completion of secondary school is required.

A college diploma in construction, civil engineering or architectural technology plus several years of related work experience or several years of experience as a qualified tradesperson in a construction trade, such as plumbing, carpentry or electrical trade are usually required.

Provincial certification in a skilled trade or as an engineering technologist is usually required.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is offered by the Canada Green Building Council and may be required by some employers.

Certification as a Construction Safety Officer (CSO) by provincially chartered associations may be required in provinces having such associations.

Home inspectors require a licence to practice in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.

Energy advisors must affiliate with a licenced service organization, complete required training and pass the EnerGuide foundation level exam and Energy advisor exam to become registered with Natural Resources Canada as an energy advisor.

Progression to construction management positions is possible with experience.

By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers (See 43202 By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers)

Construction estimators (See 22303 Construction estimators)

Construction managers (See 70010 Construction managers)

Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers (See 22231 Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers)

Occupational health and safety specialists (See 22232 Occupational health and safety specialists)