Technical Inspector II

Position Details

Government Services - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the Technical Inspector II is responsible for the coordination and performance of electrical inspections in residential, commercial and industrial facilities, fire and life safety inspections, and building accessibility inspections within the region. Specifically, this position ensures compliance with the Public Safety Act and associated Regulations, the Canadian Electrical Code, the National Building Code, the National Fire and Life Safety Code, and the Building Accessibility Act and Regulations. The incumbent conducts investigations on complaints within these areas and initiates corrective action on non-compliance. The incumbent is responsible for the processing of applications for registration of electricians and contractors. The Technical Inspector may initiate prosecutions for violations of the Public Safety Act, gathering evidence and preparing detailed documentation to support Crown prosecution in court proceedings; testifies in court proceedings as required as a witness for the Crown, and completes all inspection reports timely and in compliance with policies and procedures. The incumbent performs other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

1. Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate (Construction Electrical)
2. Electrical construction experience

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of electrical construction procedures (commercial, residential, and industrial)
   2. Knowledge of relevant codes (Canadian Electrical Code, National Building code, National Fire Code)
   3. Knowledge of Public Safety Act, Building Accessibility Act, and Regulations (asset)
   4. Inspection skills (asset)
   5. Ability to effectively exchange information
   6. Ability to think critically
   7. Ability to manage time and tasks and work independently
   8. Attention to detail

Conditions of Employment

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please contact Jeff Pickett, Regional Director at 709-637-2229 or jeffpickett@gov.nl.ca  

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• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
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• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.