22233 – Construction inspectors
Lead statement
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.
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
- 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.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- A college diploma in construction, civil engineering or architectural technology plus several years of related work experience orseveral years of experience as a qualified tradesperson in a construction trade, such as plumbing, carpentry or electrical trade are usually required.
- Provincial certification in a skilled trade or as an engineering technologist is usually required.
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is offered by the Canada Green Building Council and may be required by some employers.
- Certification as a Construction Safety Officer (CSO) by provincially chartered associations may be required in provinces having such associations.
- Home inspectors require a licence to practice in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.
- Energy advisors must affiliate with a licenced service organization, complete required training and pass the EnerGuide foundation level exam and Energy advisor exam to become registered with Natural Resources Canada as an energy advisor.
Example job titles
boiler installation inspector · bridge and building inspector · bridge inspector · bridge inspector - construction and maintenance · building construction inspector · building inspector · building inspector - electrical wiring · building safety inspector · building inspector - structure · carpentry inspector · closed circuit TV sewer inspector · Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) inspector · compliance inspector - buildings · highway construction inspector · road construction inspector · construction inspector · safety officer - construction · construction safety officer · dam construction inspector · ditch construction inspector · electrical energy installation inspector · electrical installation inspector · electrical safety inspector · electrical wiring inspector - construction · construction field inspector · flood damage inspector - construction sites · building construction inspector foreman/woman · construction inspector supervisor · highway construction inspector foreman/woman · pipeline inspector foreman/woman · pipeline construction inspector foreman/woman · home inspector · housing rehabilitation inspector · industrial construction safety inspector · home construction inspector · housing construction inspector · pipeline construction inspector · sewer construction inspector · tunnel construction inspector · plumbing inspector
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $24.52 | $38.46 | $54.95 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.56 | $37.00 | $49.30 |
| Nova Scotia | $24.38 | $38.21 | $46.67 |
| New Brunswick | $24.00 | $35.58 | $49.80 |
| Quebec | $25.40 | $36.09 | $45.00 |
| Ontario | $25.00 | $39.00 | $58.00 |
| Manitoba | $21.63 | $38.51 | $47.60 |
| Saskatchewan | $26.60 | $38.31 | $54.69 |
| Alberta | $22.00 | $37.00 | $59.00 |
| British Columbia | $26.00 | $38.67 | $52.00 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.