Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of safety and compliance Were seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Chief Plumbing and Gas Inspector to join our team! Reporting directly to the General Supervisor Safety Code Inspections youll be at the helm of all Residential and Commercial Plumbing & Gas Inspection operations. This pivotal role demands an operationally focused professional with a passion for implementing robust goals and performance standards. Youll not only ensure regulatory excellence in permit issuing and inspection timeliness but also drive continuous improvement directly influencing our strategic direction. If youre ready to make a significant impact and lead with purpose we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity!
What will you do
- Provide operational supervision and direction to a work unit of 10-18 Safety Codes Officers and clerical employees
- Oversee all staffing initiatives for the unit including recruitment hiring and comprehensive training
- Contribute technical expertise to the development and refinement of operational requirements and performance standards
- Manage and monitor team performance providing ongoing feedback coaching and implementing performance improvement plans as necessary
- Authorize work assignments vacation time-off and overtime for direct reports
- Coach and mentor staff in the application of applicable safety codes and the interpretation of policies and procedures
- Monitor and track the work units progress and performance against established operational requirements and standards
- Ensure and report on the work units adherence to the Quality Management Plan and Safety Codes Act
- Implement changes to relevant codes (e.g. Alberta Building Code National Electrical Code National Plumbing Code) and train staff on their impact
- Receive investigate and resolve complaints in accordance with standard operating procedures
- Communicate requirements to internal and external stakeholders including industry and regulatory bodies
- Liaise with counterparts in other municipalities to gain broader perspectives and foster internal discussions on code practices
- Engage with leads from other City teams for strategic planning and project support
- Provincial Journeyman certificate for Plumbing and Gas in the province of Alberta
- 5 years of experience related to plumbing gas building construction or safety code permitting and inspections
- 5 years of progressively responsible supervisory/management experience leading diverse teams
- Safety Codes Council accreditation in the Plumbing & Gas disciplines
Skills required for success:
- Demonstrated ability to lead coach and mentor teams and effectively manage staff performance
- Proficiency in interpreting and applying regulations from various safety codes and acts including the Alberta Safety Codes Act and national plumbing/gas codes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and rationalize solutions to staff and customers
- Excellent customer service negotiation mediation and communication skills (verbal and written) to support diverse stakeholders
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion
- Applicants may be tested
Conditions of employment and work environment:
- Up to: 1 permanent full-time position
- Hours of work: 36.9 hours per week Monday - Friday
- Salary: $105668.31 - $132083.940 (Annually)
- This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
- This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)
- Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers licence (or provincial equivalent) is required and personal transportation for City business may be necessary; obtaining and maintaining a City Drivers permit may also be a requirement
- Hire is dependent on Criminal Records Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and there may be a cost associated with this requirement
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact . Learn more about our benefits sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.
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Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
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