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Construction Inspectors  (NOC 2264)
Chaudière-Appalaches Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

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.

bridge inspector, building construction inspector, construction inspector, highway construction inspector, home inspector, housing construction inspector, mine inspector, construction, plumbing inspector, pre-stressed concrete inspector, safety officer – construction.

Construction inspectors perform 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.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Montmagny, Sainte-Marie, Saint-Georges, Thetford Mines, Beauceville, Black Lake, Charny, Disraeli, Lac-Etchemin, Lévis, Saint-Jean-Chrysostome, Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, Saint-Nicolas, Saint-Rédempteur, Saint-Romuald

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Wages for Construction Inspectors in Chaudière-Appalaches Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Canada 18.55 29.30 43.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Alberta 22.00 35.89 47.84 Note
Reference Period: 2011
Source: Alberta Wage and Salary Survey
British Columbia 20.00 32.00 41.76 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Manitoba 16.00 20.00 35.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
New Brunswick 14.50 20.00 36.06 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Newfoundland and Labrador 19.83 30.59 50.48 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Northwest Territories N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Nova Scotia 15.00 25.00 45.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Nunavut N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Ontario 19.38 30.77 42.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Prince Edward Island 16.00 25.00 37.95 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Québec 17.75 24.75 35.71 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Yukon N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

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