THE OPPORTUNITY
Make a meaningful impact on the lives of Albertans!
Join a dedicated team of hardworking, supportive professionals that take pride in promoting the safety of all Albertans. The Safety Codes Council is seeking a permanent full-time
Safety Codes Officer in the Fire discipline to join the Storage Tank Systems team.
The Safety Codes Officer provides technical guidance to new applicants and current owners of storage tank systems by providing site inspections of new installations and ongoing regular site inspections within unaccredited areas across Alberta. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while exercising good judgement and sound decision making.
About the Safety Codes Council
The Safety Codes Council is an independent regulatory body established in 1993 under the
Safety Codes Act. The Council provides oversight of Alberta’s safety codes system through a number of key mandated functions including:
- Accrediting and monitoring the compliance of municipalities, agencies, corporations, and regional service commissions in administering the Safety Codes Act within specified jurisdictions.
- For the 300,000 Albertans who live in unaccredited areas of the province, the Alberta Safety Codes Authority (ASCA), conducts permitting, inspections and oversees spill and incident reporting requirements for storage tank systems across the province.
- Training and certifying safety codes officers to inspect the construction, installation and maintenance of Alberta’s structures and systems and administering Alberta’s Master Electrician program.
- Reviewing, formulating, safety codes and standards, and evaluating emerging issues in the safety codes system to provide recommendations to Alberta Municipal Affairs.
- Investigating complaints and conducting investigations on the conduct, performance, or competency of an organization or individual having authority, powers, or duties under the Safety Codes Act.
- Conducting hearings and appeals of orders and written notices issued under the authority of the Safety Codes Act.
What we offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision and a health spending account.
- Generous RSP and employer matching Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
Notes
- Must possess a valid drivers’ license and be willing to travel throughout the province on a frequent basis.
- Position will be permitted to work remotely and will be required to attend quarterly meetings in the Council’s office.
- Office location is 10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta.
- Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week (Monday – Friday).
- Position is subject to a pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record check.
This competition is open until a suitable candidate is found. The Council thanks all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Council is committed to fostering equity and diversity, and we strive to provide a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free work environment.
Please submit your application to HR@safetycodes.ab.ca or visit our Careers page on our website.