Construction Inspectors
Other titles : building inspector
Details
Description :
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. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, construction companies, architectural and civil engineering consulting firms or they may be self-employed.
Main 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.
Regions where this career
has the best propspects:
- Capitale-Nationale
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Laval
- Lanaudière
- Laurentides
- Centre-du-Québec
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
Training
Diploma of College Studies (DCS)
Programs
- Building Systems Technology
- Environnement, hygiène et sécurité au travail
Building Systems Technology
Program length: 3 years
Program Objectives
The Building Systems Technology program trains technicians to ensure the proper functioning of building systems and to manage the related energy costs. Building systems technicians work on plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and fire protection systems, some of which are equipped with electrical controls and automatic control circuits.
Where this program is available
Environnement, hygiène et sécurité au travail
(Training program available in French only)
Program length : 3 years
Program Objectives
Le programme Environnement, hygiène et sécurité au travail permet de concilier deux exigences de formation, c'est-à-dire la polyvalence et la maîtrise de la fonction technique. De plus, il a pour objectif de former des personnes aptes à exercer la profession de technicienne et de technicien en environnement, hygiène et sécurité au travail. Celles-ci auront à intervenir dans tous les milieux de travail ou de production de biens et de services aux fins de la protection de la santé et de l'intégrité physique et psychologique des travailleuses et des travailleurs, ainsi que de la protection de l'environnement.
Where this program is available