Manager, Accreditation

Fostering public confidence, utilizing expertise, fueling innovation, and acting with integrity.

The Safety Codes Council is an independent, self-funded regulatory organization mandated to provide oversight of the system and technical disciplines through a number of key legislated functions and client focused services. We provide leadership by guiding, educating, supporting, and collaborating with all stakeholders in Alberta’s safety codes system.

We offer a challenging and enjoyable work environment, great benefits, and a chance to make a difference in the lives of Albertans.

Join us and make an impact on keeping Albertans safe in the built environment!

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting, high-impact opportunity to uphold the principles of the accreditation program and inspire confidence in Alberta’s safety codes system.

The Manager, Accreditation—with the legislative authority and responsibility as the Administrator of Accreditation under the Safety Codes Act—leads the Safety Codes Council’s accreditation program. The Manager, Accreditation oversees the accreditation of municipalities, agencies, corporations, and regional service commissions to administer the Safety Codes Act within Alberta. The Manager is responsible for making accreditation decisions, which include approving quality management plans, annual reviews, and improvement submissions. Furthermore, the incumbent works collaboratively across the Council to ensure a robust and effective functioning of the Safety Codes System by providing trends and insights from the accreditation program.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

You are a seasoned quality professional with a passion for making a difference. Your experience in working with a wide variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders is key to success in the role. You are collaborative and creative with a keen eye for detail, bringing with you an innovative and diverse portfolio of experience. Working alongside a talented team, you will be responsible for identifying, creating, and executing action plans to enhance the accreditation process to support our mission to keep Albertans safe in the built environment.

We encourage and embrace individuals with diverse transferable skills, experiences, and competencies to apply.

Please submit your application, including a Cover Letter, via Careers - Safety Codes Council, or email directly to HR@safetycodes.ab.ca.

The position will be open until a suitable candidate is found. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Complete cycle oversight and final approval on accreditation application and amendment process

Review, evaluate, and monitor quality management plans and amendments

Facilitate the quality management plan and annual review process

Monitor investigations

Create and monitor quality improvement plans with required accredited stakeholders

Ensures stakeholders are stewarding to their obligations agreed to in their Quality Management Plan(s)

Ensure impacts from accreditation decisions and trends are known across Council

Facilitate accreditation transition plans from one organization to another

Develop and implement a Quality Management Plan Review framework

Develop and implement changes to procedures and practices to ensure value for activity

Develop, consolidate, and present trends analysis on safety codes system issues within the scope of accreditation, and recommend and implement data-driven solutions

Requirements:

Post-Secondary education with emphasis on administrative law, business administration, and safety codes legislation

Minimum five years’ experience in legislative administration and quality assurance programs or equivalent

Minimum five years’ leading and managing projects, teams, and working groups

Experience delivering programs and resolving client inquiries/complaints is required

Knowledge of the Safety Codes Act, related regulations, compliance monitoring practices, and the needs and interests of safety codes system clients, partners, and stakeholders is an asset

Employer Contact:

Name: Evelina Kopcinski Email: HR@safetycodes.ab.ca

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: Nov 29, 2022
Closing Date: Dec 23, 2022