Building Safety Codes Officer II REVISED

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Join our Development Services team and play a vital role in ensuring the safety and integrity of Edmontons built environment. We are looking for dedicated professionals to join us as Building Safety Codes Officer IIs to help shape a safe and thriving city

This role functions as a full working level technical plans examiner for residential Part 3 and Part 9 structures. You will administer provincial safety code duties including auditing for compliance with the Safety Codes Act and the Alberta Building Code. You will serve as a technical expert interacting directly with community partners and collaborators to provide information and grant permits

What will you do

• Conduct thorough plans examinations and reviews of permit applications for new constructions and renovations to ensure compliance with bylaws and building codes
• Issue building permits and maintain the authority to withhold suspend or revoke permits through established processes
• Coach applicants through issues related to permit applications and follow up to ensure deficiencies are corrected
• Consult with internal municipal units and provincial authorities on complex code interpretations to ensure cohesive reporting
• Prepare legal agreements for cranes and hoardings and coordinate approvals with departments like Fire Rescue Services and Alberta Health Services
• Provide expert interpretations of the Building Code and bylaws to contractors designers and developers
• Inspect projects for alignment with Occupational Health and Safety Standards and participate in environmental protection training
• Training in other Safety Codes areas as business needs require

• Completion of the twelfth (12th) school grade
• Journeyman carpenter plumber electrician sheet metal worker or bricklayer certification recognized in Alberta plus 5 years of post-certification experience in the building construction industry
• OR A two-year technology diploma in a related field plus 7 years of post-diploma experience in the building construction industry
• OR An engineering or architecture degree recognized in Canada plus 5 years of experience in the building construction industry (with at least 1 year post-degree)
• Registered as a Safety Codes Officer with certification in Residential Part 9 and Part 3 (Group A Level 3) with the Safety Codes Council in Alberta

Assets:

• Experience in construction of buildings including understanding project scheduling and best practices
• Completion of additional Safety Codes courses

Skills required for success:

• Deep understanding of standard methods techniques materials and equipment used in residential Part 9 and Part 3 projects
• Expert application of the Safety Codes Act Alberta Building Code and City Bylaws
• Critical analysis and interpretation of complex legislation
• Identification of construction that fails to meet code intent or presents hazardous conditions
• Evaluation of structural stability through plan reviews or on-site inspections
• Translation of technical concepts and interpretations into simple terms for homeowners and community partners
• Organization and management of multiple priorities and projects under tight deadlines
• Impartial and transparent decision-making in the application of Safety Codes
• Proficiency in data entry communication tools and plan review software (e.g. POSSE)
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Compliance with the City of Edmontons safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as wearing steel-toe boots gloves goggles sunscreen and coveralls
• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and there may be a cost associated with this requirement
• Candidates are required to hold a valid Alberta Class 5 drivers license (or provincial equivalent) or higher. Candidates will be required to arrange their own transportation and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy
• Applicants may be tested.

Work Environment:

• Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time

Physical Requirements:

• This role works in both indoor and outdoor settings
• Exposure to environmental conditions including extreme temperatures inclement weather dust noise light variation vibrations chemicals and exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards may occur
• This role requires completion of repetitive and strenuous tasks such as standing walking kneeling bending stooping crouching lifting pushing pulling reaching using feet/hand controls requiring physical stamina and resilience
• This is a public-facing role and requires engagement and interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds.

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 to 3 permanent full-time positions

Hours of Work: This position requires you to work different hours per week at defined periods of the year

• Approximately May to September: 40 hours per week
• Approximately September to April: 33.75 hours per week

Salary Range - Safety Codes Officer II:

• 33.75 hours per week: $49.916 - $62.735 (Hourly); $87939.510 - $110523.390 (Annually)
• 40 Hour per week: $47.1720 - $47.1720 (Hourly); $98495.140 - $123778.730 (Annually)

Salary Range - Safety Codes Officer I:

• 33.75 hours per week: $37.947 - $49.415 (Hourly); $66853.130 - $87056.880 (Annually)
• 40 hours per week: $35.859 - $46.699 (Hourly); $74873.590 - $97507.510 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: JF/SO

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

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