Safety Codes Officer – Building

Posted on: Jan 27, 2025
Posted by: Leduc County

Summary

The opportunity

Leduc County is looking an experienced and highly motivated Safety Codes Officer – Building to join our team. Reporting to the Manager – Safety Codes, this exciting opportunity administers and enforces the Safety Codes Act and Regulations applicable to the building discipline, relevant policies, procedures and legislation. Through managing priorities, the safety codes officer is a key contributor to the achievement of the department’s operational deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

What you will do

  • Performs building inspections for compliance with the Safety Codes Act and Regulations, the Building Code Regulation, the Leduc County Quality Management Plan, policies, procedures and any other relevant legislation.
    • Reviews design documents for compliance and documents any non-compliances.
    • Conducts site inspections and re-inspections, documenting code infractions, deficiencies, non-permitted work, and unsafe conditions.
    • Identifies corrective actions required to achieve code compliance, issues and follows-up on orders to comply.
    • Reviews alternative solution proposals and issues variances.
    • Reviews and accepts submitted signed verification of compliance (VOC).
    • Investigates complaints, unsafe conditions, and accidents.
    • Issues permits as required.
    • Issues verbal and written directives as needed.
  • Provides internal and external clients with building codes information and assistance.
  • Maintains accurate records of plans, permits, correspondence, inspections, and reports.
  • Carries out special assignments and assists other department operations as required.
  • Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies and administrative directives.
  • Accountable for working in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

What you need to succeed

Must-have

  • Building certification in all levels (Building Residential, Building Part 9, Building Part 3, Building HVAC Residential, Building HVAC All, Building Medical Gas and Building Hydronic Heating).
  • Five (5) years of building construction field experience and five (5) years of Safety Codes Officer experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of building code requirements in commercial/industrial buildings, oil and gas facilities/equipment, and residential sites.
  • Must maintain Safety Codes Officer status with the Safety Codes Council.
  • A service focus with strong interpersonal, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • The ability to conduct and document inspections and prepare clear, concise reports.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of tools and familiarity with permitting software.
  • A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s license.

Nice to have

  • Certification in Fire Inspection or willingness to obtain certification.

Job Type

No job type mentioned.

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$102,192.00 and $127,740.00

Closing Date

February 7, 2025
Posting ID: 29931