Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers
Career Overview
Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers:
- Inspect transportation vehicles such as aircraft, watercraft, automobiles and trucks, and weighing and measuring devices such as scales and meters, as well as industrial instruments, processes and equipment for conformity to government and industry standards and regulations
- Work for government agencies and in the private sector
Job Titles
Duties
Motor vehicles defects investigators:
- Carry out motor vehicle and motor vehicle component defect investigations, examinations, tests and defect-related accident investigations
- Provide expert advice and testimony on specific motor vehicle performance problems or defects and recommend improvements in vehicle inspection and licensing procedures, and vehicle safety standards
Railway accident investigation officers:
- Collect and analyze data from train derailments, collisions, and other accidents to determine the causes
- Inspect and evaluate railway property, structures, rolling stock, signals, track structure and train handling characteristics to ensure operating standards are followed
Airworthiness inspectors:
- Carry out regular inspections of establishments and individuals holding or applying for air carrier operating certificates and establishments engaged in aircraft maintenance, repair or modification
- Inspect aircraft, advise of any deficiencies and detain aircraft suspected of being unairworthy or unsafe
Inspectors, weights and measures:
- Carry out inspections and tests of a variety of mechanical and electronic weighing and measuring devices and systems
- Prepare draft investigative reports of findings and recommends corrective or enforcement action
Oil and gas drilling rig inspectors:
- Conduct onshore and offshore inspections of drilling and well servicing equipment and processes to ensure compliance with regulations and policies
- Recommend improvements and corrective action
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
575% Employed Full Time
82%Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office, or an outdoor work environment where the worker is exposed to various weather conditions.
Career Pathways
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Education, Training and Skills
- University degree or college diploma in an appropriate engineering field
or
Trade qualifications and extensive related work experience are required - Appropriate professional engineering or engineering technology certification and licences may be required
Education programs in B.C.
Skills
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Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
575Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 25 | 4.3% |
| Kootenay | 10 | 1.7% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 365 | 62.9% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 20 | 3.4% |
| Northeast | 25 | 4.3% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 35 | 6.0% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 100 | 17.2% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
240Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 10 | 0.5% |
| Kootenay | Not available | Not available |
| Mainland/Southwest | 170 | 1.9% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | 10 | 2.8% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 10 | 0.5% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 40 | 0.6% |
Industry Highlights
Learn about the opportunities in B.C.'s major industries, including employment trends, earning potential, locations of work and more.
Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 80 |
| Public Administration | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 20 |
| Utilities | 20 |
Resources
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BC Tree Fruits Cooperativewww.bctreefruits.com/
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British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA)www.bcaa.com/car-care/vehicle-inspection-service
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Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) – Careerswww.icbc.com/about-icbc/careers/Pages/default.aspx
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Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure/CVSE/Vehicle Inspections and Standardswww.th.gov.bc.ca/cvse/vehicle_inspections.htm
