NOC 22233: Construction inspectors
What construction inspectors do
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
This group performs 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
- 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.
Job titles under NOC 22233
61 job titles are classified here, including bridge inspector, building construction inspector, construction inspector.
- boiler installation inspector
- bridge and building inspector
- bridge inspector
- bridge inspector - construction and maintenance
- building construction inspector
- building construction inspector foreman/woman
- building inspector
- building inspector - electrical wiring
- building inspector - structure
- building safety inspector
- Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) inspector
- carpentry inspector
- closed circuit TV sewer inspector
- compliance inspector - buildings
- construction field inspector
- construction inspector
- construction inspector and tester
- construction inspector supervisor
- construction safety officer
- dam construction inspector
- ditch construction inspector
- electrical energy installation inspector
- electrical inspector - construction
- electrical installation inspector
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 or several 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.
Construction inspectors wages in Canada
Low, median and high hourly wages from Job Bank’s 2025 wage data. Annual figures assume full-time work (1,950 hours a year).
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Canada | $24.52/hr | $38.46/hr | $54.95/hr |
Toronto ON | $21.00/hr | $37.50/hr | $60.00/hr |
Montréal QC | $25.43/hr | $35.74/hr | $48.17/hr |
Vancouver Lower Mainland region, BC | $26.00/hr | $38.67/hr | $53.85/hr |
Calgary AB | $22.00/hr | $37.00/hr | $59.00/hr |
Edmonton AB | $28.35/hr | $42.99/hr | $60.79/hr |
Ottawa ON | $26.00/hr | $39.00/hr | $52.88/hr |
Winnipeg MB | $21.00/hr | $38.55/hr | $47.60/hr |
Québec City Quebec region, QC | $25.40/hr | $36.09/hr | $45.00/hr |
Hamilton Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula region, ON | $27.28/hr | $41.47/hr | $56.44/hr |
Kitchener-Waterloo Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie region, ON | $27.83/hr | $42.32/hr | $57.53/hr |
London ON | $28.05/hr | $41.22/hr | $52.34/hr |
Halifax NS | $36.00/hr | $38.46/hr | $44.87/hr |
Victoria Vancouver Island and Coast region, BC | $26.00/hr | $38.67/hr | $52.00/hr |
Saskatoon Saskatoon–Biggar region, SK | $28.13/hr | $39.46/hr | $60.04/hr |
Regina Regina–Moose Mountain region, SK | $25.45/hr | $37.28/hr | $54.15/hr |
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.56/hr | $37.00/hr | $49.30/hr |
Nova Scotia | $24.38/hr | $38.21/hr | $46.67/hr |
New Brunswick | $24.00/hr | $35.58/hr | $49.80/hr |
Quebec | $25.40/hr | $36.09/hr | $45.00/hr |
Ontario | $25.00/hr | $39.00/hr | $58.00/hr |
Manitoba | $21.63/hr | $38.51/hr | $47.60/hr |
Saskatchewan | $26.60/hr | $38.31/hr | $54.69/hr |
Alberta | $22.00/hr | $37.00/hr | $59.00/hr |
British Columbia | $26.00/hr | $38.67/hr | $52.00/hr |
Using NOC 22233 for your resume or Express Entry profile
- IRCC asks you to make sure the main duties listed for your NOC match what you actually did at your job. If they don’t, look for another unit group whose duties do.
- Describe your own work in your own words. Recruiters and ATS software look for concrete tools, results and scope, not text copied from the NOC.
- Applying from outside Canada? Run your resume through the Canadian resume format checker to catch things Canadian employers don’t expect, like a photo or date of birth.
- Use the job title the employer’s posting uses. The 61 titles above are how the same work is named across employers.
Not in this group
Similar jobs classified under a different NOC code:
- By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers (NOC 43202)
- Construction estimators (NOC 22303)
- Construction managers (NOC 70010)
- Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers (NOC 22231)
- Occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232)
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for construction inspectors?
Construction inspectors are NOC 2021 unit group 22233. Example job titles in this group include bridge inspector, building construction inspector, construction inspector, highway construction inspector.
What TEER is NOC 22233?
NOC 22233 is TEER 2 (College diploma or apprenticeship (2+ years)). Usually requires a 2–3 year college program or a 2–5 year apprenticeship, or the occupation carries supervisory or significant safety responsibilities. TEER 0, 1, 2 and 3 work counts as skilled work experience for Express Entry’s Federal Skilled Worker and Canadian Experience Class programs.
How much do construction inspectors earn in Canada?
Job Bank's 2025 wage data puts the median at $38.46/hr, about $75,000 a year full-time, with a range of $24.52/hr to $54.95/hr.
Related occupations
Sources: Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0; Employment and Social Development Canada, Job Bank wages (2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. OfferJetAI is not affiliated with the Government of Canada. Check IRCC’s NOC guidance before you apply.