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SCO, Building

Posted on: Nov 4, 2026

Posted by: Safety Codes Council

Summary

REWARDING CAREERS ARE BUILT HERE

The Safety Codes Council (the Council) is a leader in Alberta’s structural and technical safety system. What we do matters – our work helps make the province safer, supports healthy communities, and contributes to lasting economic growth and prosperity.

What sets us apart isn’t just the impact of our work – it’s how we do it. Our people are trusted professionals who value sound judgment, learning, and integrity. We’ve built a collaborative, service‑oriented culture where work is meaningful and where people are supported to grow, contribute, and do their best work.

ABOUT THE OPPORRTUNITY

We are seeking a Building SCO to join our team in a hybrid role in Edmonton. If you bring strong technical expertise, practical problem-solving skills, and a commitment to public safety, we’d love to hear from you.

The Safety Codes Officer (SCO), Building serves as a technical subject matter expert in building-code interpretation, supporting safe and consistent services. In this role, you’ll interpret codes and legislation, advise on complex building matters, and support compliance activities, complaints, and investigations.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Interpret and apply the Safety Codes Act, regulations, Building Code, and related standards.

Provide technical guidance to municipalities, accredited agencies, industry stakeholders, and the public.

Support complex permit, occupancy, code compliance, and alternative solution reviews.

Deliver training, coaching, and technical support to agency SCOs on ASCA requirements and service standards.

Support complaints, investigations, compliance reviews, and enforcement activities.

Review technical submissions and provide recommendations on regulatory issues.

Identify public safety risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

Develop technical bulletins, guidance documents, and code interpretations.

Support quality assurance, compliance monitoring, audits, and agency oversight activities.

Identify trends and opportunities to improve service delivery, program effectiveness, and regulatory consistency.

Contribute to policy development, process improvements, and modernization initiatives.

Maintain current knowledge of legislative, code, and industry developments.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

To be successful in this role, you will have a current Building Safety Codes Officer certification, including Part 3 Buildings and HVAC across all occupancies. You will also have at least five years of progressively responsible experience in Alberta’s safety codes system.

You will also bring:

Strong knowledge of building legislation, codes, standards, ASCA requirements, and alternative solutions.

Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to assess complex issues, identify risks, and develop practical recommendations.

Experience reviewing permits, plans, inspections, occupancies, compliance matters, and complex Part 3 buildings and HVAC systems.

Technical writing and presentation skills for advice, reports, correspondence, orders, and recommendations.

An ability to identify trends and improve regulatory consistency, processes, technology, and service delivery.

An ability to maintain required certifications and competencies.

Assets include:

Related post-secondary education, apprenticeship training, trade certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with compliance reviews, investigations, enforcement activities, audits, or quality assurance.

Experience developing policies, procedures, technical guidance, training, or stakeholder education materials.

Experience with regulatory systems, project work, continuous improvement initiatives, or consulting environments.

Attributes that matter:

Professional judgment, integrity, and accountability when making evidence-based decisions.

Analytical thinking and practical problem-solving to assess risk and navigate complex issues.

Clear communication that makes technical requirements and decisions understandable.

A collaborative, service-focused approach that builds trust and supports consistent outcomes.

Independence, adaptability, and a commitment to learning and continuous improvement.

Job Type

Permanent full-time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$103,500 CAD to $155,250 CAD

Closing Date

November 18, 2026

Posting ID: 40842