Electrical Inspector 1 – City of Surrey
Job Description
City of Surrey
Electrical Inspector 1
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SCOPE
The Planning and Development Department is looking to add an Electrical Inspector 1 to its team! As an Electrical Inspector 1 you will be responsible for the inspection and regulatory work involving all types of electrical equipment and installations to assess compliance of plans, workmanship, materials, methods, and safety devices with Surrey’s Electrical Bylaw, Provincial Regulations, Technical Safety BC, bulletins, directives, and current BC electrical code.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Union – CUPE Local 402 – Regular Full-Time
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Check electrical plans and inspecting all types of electrical installations.
- Provide technical advice, assistance, interpretation and information to the general public, owners, contractors, engineers and architects on matters related to regulated work.
- Suggest alternate methods of complying with codes and regulations where difficult situations arise as well as electrical code compliance.
- Write reports and correspondence on issues including but not limited to inspections, complaints and investigations.
- This position requires effective verbal and written communication skills, computer skills, advanced knowledge of related bylaws, codes, and regulations, and other job related duties as required.
- Coordinate the daily inspection schedule with other inspectors.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completed Grade 12 and an apprenticeship in the electrical trade.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Journeyman Electrician or electrical contractor or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- A valid BC driver’s license is required and access to a vehicle for business purposes.
- Certification of Qualification for the Province of BC as an Electrical Inspector must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
- An FSR B certification will be considered an asset for this position.
APPLY
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply at https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/jobs-careers to Job ID 5638
OTHER INFORMATION
Hourly Rate: $ 47.52
Pay Steps – Hourly Rate
Step 1 – $47.52
Step 2 (6 Months) – $49.52
Step 3 (18 Months) – $51.52
Step 4 (30 Months) – $53.84
This posting closes January 5, 2024.