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22233.00 – Construction inspectors

Construction inspectors inspect the construction and maintenance of new and existing buildings, bridges, highways and industrial construction to ensure that specifications and building codes are observed and monitor work site safety.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Bridge inspector
  • Building construction inspector
  • Construction inspector
  • Highway construction inspector
  • Home inspector
  • Housing construction inspector
  • Mine construction inspector
  • Plumbing inspector
  • Pre-stressed concrete inspector
  • Safety officer - construction

Core competencies

  • Evaluation and Systems Analysis to identify potential risks and areas for improvement by analyzing construction methods, materials and equipment to ensure they meet safety and quality requirements
  • Quality Control Testing to verify the quality and integrity of construction materials and structures, including performing tests on concrete strength, weld quality, and other critical components
  • Problem Identification and Inductive Reasoning to identify potential issues or deviations from building codes and specifications during construction projects
  • Written Comprehension to read complex technical documents, including construction plans, blueprints and building codes
  • Attention to Detail to inspect construction of buildings, bridges, dams, highways and other types of construction and ensure they conform to drawings, specifications, building codes and other applicable ordinances
  • Knowledge in Building and Construction to understand construction techniques, materials and building codes to evaluate compliance and identify potential hazards or deficiencies

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Progression to construction management positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers (43202)
  • Construction estimators (22303)
  • Construction managers (70010)
  • Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers (22231)
  • Occupational health and safety specialists (22232)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

22 – Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences

Sub-major group

222 – Technical occupations related to applied sciences (except engineering)

Minor group

2223 – Technical inspectors and regulatory officers

Unit group

22233 – Construction inspectors

Occupational profile

22233.00 – Construction inspectors

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