Inspections Manager

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

Our Development Services Department is looking for a dedicated Inspections Manager to join the team.

Position Responsibilities

• Oversee Building, Plumbing & Gas, and Electrical Inspectors.
• Ensure compliance with the Alberta Building Code, Safety Codes Act, and the Uniform Quality Management Plan while providing expert guidance to customers and City departments.
• Lead and manage the Inspections Team, including hiring, training, and mentoring staff.
• Oversee compliance monitoring to safeguard public health and safety.
• Conduct field inspections and plan reviews, ensuring permits meet all regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert code interpretations to architects, engineers, contractors, and homeowners.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to improve service delivery.
• Manage financial planning, budgeting, and reporting for the Inspections Team.
• Maintain and update policies, procedures, and documentation within Cityview.
• Support IT system upgrades and configuration requests.
• Ensure a high level of customer service and promote the City's mission and safety culture.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• 4 years trades Certification with Red Seal endorsement in a relevant trade.
• 3 years experience as a trades-person.
• Valid driver's license.
• Leadership, technical, and management experience in a municipal government setting 3+ years.
• Thorough knowledge of the Safety Codes Act, City Building Bylaw, Quality Management Program, and FOIP Act.
• Extensive knowledge/experience in the interpretation of building plans.
• Strong communication skills including negotiation skills.
• Political acumen.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Detailed knowledge of permitting software and processes.
  
  

Preferred

• Completion of Safety Codes Officer Certification/Designation.
• Strong understanding of the Alberta Building & Fire Codes, National Fire Protection Act, Canadian Electrical Code, Canadian Plumbing & Gas Code, Energy Codes.
  
  

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Starting Salary $50.31 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.

• To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.
• Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.
• This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.
  
  

Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.

To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.