Building Safety Codes Officer II - Building Field Inspector

Are you a Safety Codes Officer, Carpenter, Engineer, or Architect with experience in the commercial building construction industry?

Secure Edmonton’s Building Future as a Building Safety Codes Officer

Consider an exciting career as a Building Safety Codes Officer with the City of Edmonton! Bring your valuable industry knowledge to a rewarding role where you'll provide crucial technical guidance, help applicants navigate the permitting process, and conduct essential inspections that directly contribute to our city's growth.

Step into a pivotal position supporting the development of diverse commercial projects across Edmonton. This is a dynamic opportunity with potential for professional growth and development. Your expert carpentry, engineering, or architectural background, coupled with your sharp understanding of residential and commercial building specifications and codes, will be instrumental in upholding the safety and structural integrity of our evolving cityscape. This role offers a unique chance to expand beyond traditional construction, applying your skills in a vital public service capacity and making a tangible difference to the well-being of our growing community.

This position works exclusively with the building inspection team, performing building inspections in the field on a daily basis.

This career path offers clear professional advancement through BSCO certification, transforming this role into a significant and rewarding journey within the building safety codes field.

Please note: Candidates who have not yet achieved full Building Safety Codes Officer Certification are encouraged to apply and may be considered for a Building Safety Codes Officer I position. Applicants who hold their Safety Codes Officer Certification will be considered at the Building Safety Codes Officer II level.

As a Building Safety Codes Officer, you'll provide expert technical guidance, meticulously review building permit applications, and ensure compliance thorough inspections. Embrace complex challenges with the robust support of a highly experienced and professional team.

Join the dedicated individuals who are shaping the future of the City of Edmonton! Apply now and venture on your journey with the City of Edmonton!

What will you do?

• Conduct Daily Building Inspections: You will be the expert on-site, performing daily inspections of residential and commercial buildings to ensure compliance with the Building Code, bylaws, and other municipal standards
• Coach permit applicants on how to resolve issues and follow up on conditions and notices to ensure deficiencies are corrected. You will also provide expert guidance on building codes and regulations to contractors, designers, and citizens, fostering positive relationships and enhancing the City's reputation
• Make Critical Decisions: Grant detailed permits for construction to proceed at various stages, with the authority to withhold, suspend, revoke, and extend permits as necessary to ensure public safety
• Collaborate and Advise: Consult with other municipal business areas and provincial authorities on complex issues, offering your expertise on code interpretations and applications
• Manage Data and Records: Accurately input relevant data, reports, correspondence, and permits into our data management systems, including POSSE
• Grow Your Expertise: If you have limited Safety Codes courses, you may be eligible for a mentorship program. This unique opportunity allows you to complete your remaining courses on the City's time and dime. Plan review experience is a bonus, but we're ready to train the right candidate
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 and one of the following combinations of education and experience;
• Journeyman carpenter, plumber, electrician, sheet metal worker or bricklayer certification recognized in Alberta with a minimum of five (5) years’ journeyman experience in the construction of commercial and residential buildings
  
  
  

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• A two-year technology diploma in a related field or equivalent recognized in Canada and seven (7) years of relevant experience in the building construction industry after obtaining that diploma
  
  
  

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• Engineering or Architecture degree recognized in Canada and five (5) years of relevant experience in the building construction industry, at least one (1) of which must be completed after obtaining that degree
  
  
  

Assets:

• Building Safety Codes Officer in the Province of Alberta having completed “Residential”, “Part 9” and “Part 3” or equivalent (Group A Level 3) certification through the Safety Codes Council in the Province of Alberta
  
  
  

Skills required for success:

• Demonstrated experience in the construction of buildings, including best practices and understanding of project scheduling
• Experience and knowledge of standard methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in the building construction trades with experience involving Residential, Part 9 and Part 3 projects
• Ability to analyze, interpret and apply the Safety Codes Act, the Alberta Building Code, City Bylaws and related policies, procedures and regulations as they pertain to residential buildings
• Capable of identifying non-compliant construction with Alberta Building Code standards and assessing structural stability for buildings and structures from plans or on-site inspection
• Ability to understand and explain plans and designs from applicants, architects, and engineers, and effectively communicate information to various parties through verbal and written means
• Customer-oriented and skilled at conveying technical concepts in a simple and professional manner to address diverse customer needs
• A strong understanding of sheet metal work, HVAC systems, and relevant codes and regulations is essential, including the ability to analyze and interpret plans and legislation
• Able to evaluate HVAC systems and construction work for compliance with safety codes and identify potential hazards
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, are needed to interact with a diverse range of participants and explain technical information clearly
• Efficiently handling multiple tasks, adapting to changing priorities, and working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Proficient in the use of a computer, tablet and smartphones for data entry, plan review, and communication with customers
• Alignment to our Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments
• Alignment to our Leadership Competencies
• Applicants may be tested
  
  
  

Conditions of Employment:

• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position. There may be a cost associated with this requirement
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent)
• You will be required to arrange your own transportation for use while on City business. Where appropriate, you will be reimbursed for expenses related to that travel in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. You will be required to obtain business auto insurance
  
  
  

Work Environment:

• Note : This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52.
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.
  
  
  

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] . Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Up to 2 permanent full-time positions

Hours of Work: This position requires you to work different hours per week at defined periods of the year

• Approximately May to September: 40 hours per week
• Approximately September to April: 33.75 hours per week
  
  
  

Salary Range - Safety Codes Officer II:

• 40 hours per week: $45.798- $57.554 (Hourly); $95,626.22 - $120,172.75 (Annually)
• 33.75 hours per week: $48.462 - $60.908 (Hourly); $85,377.93 - $107,304.67 (Annually)
  
  
  

Salary Range - Safety Codes Officer I:

• 40 hours per week: $34.815 - $45.339 (Hourly); $72,693.72 - $94,667.83 (Annually)
• 33.75 hours per week: $36.842 - $47.976 (Hourly); $64,906.39 - $84,521.72 (Annually)
  
  
  

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