Building Safety Code Officer II - Compliance

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

11d•CA$87,940 - CA$123,779•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team as a Building Safety Code Officer II and play a vital role in ensuring safe, vibrant, and well-built communities across Edmonton. This role offers a dynamic mix of technical plans examination and hands-on site inspections to uphold the highest safety standards for residential and commercial spaces. As a Building Safety Code Officer II, you will administer provincial safety code authority duties, auditing building applications and site developments for compliance with relevant legislation, codes, and municipal bylaws. Reporting to the Safety Codes Team Lead, you will provide critical technical expertise to developers, contractors, and engagement participants while exercising independent judgment on complex regulatory interpretations.

Requirements

Completion of 12th grade plus one of the following educational streams: Recognized Alberta Journeyperson certification (Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician, Sheet Metal Worker, Power Steam Engineer, or Bricklayer) plus 5 years of post-certification building construction experience OR 2-year technology diploma in a related field plus 7 years of post-diploma building construction experience OR Engineering or architecture degree recognized in Canada plus 5 years of building construction experience (minimum 1 year post-degree)
Minimum 1 year of practical experience in building construction, project scheduling, and industry best practices
Certification as a Safety Codes Officer with "Residential", "Part 9", and "Part 3" designations (or equivalent Group A Level 3) with the Safety Codes Council in Alberta
Expertise in analyzing, interpreting, and applying complex provincial legislation, the Safety Codes Act, and local building codes
Technical evaluation skills to assess structural stability and recognize construction deficiencies or hazards
Strong collaborative communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts in plain language to diverse audiences
Problem-solving skill in negotiating alternative compliant solutions when projects face non-code-compliant barriers
Efficient time-management and multi-tasking abilities to navigate steady deadline pressures and competing project timelines
Impartiality, transparency, and consistency when exercising discretionary authority and making regulatory decisions
Adaptability to manage shifting daily priorities between indoor office plans reviews and outdoor field inspections
Proficiency with personal computers and modern digital tools for data entry, communication, and digital plan reviews
Successful candidates are able to be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a requirement of this position
Compliance with the City of Edmonton’s safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel-toe boots, gloves, goggles, sunscreen and coveralls
Hire is dependent on Criminal Records Check (CRC) that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton, and there may be a cost associated with this requirement
Candidates are required to hold a valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) or higher. Candidates will be required to arrange their own transportation and, where appropriate, will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require the candidate to obtain business-use auto insurance
Applicants may be tested

Nice To Haves

Completion of advanced or specialized Safety Codes courses
Practical familiarity with POSSE or similar municipal permit tracking data management systems
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough plans examinations and reviews of permit applications for new constructions and renovations to ensure compliance with bylaws and building codes
Issue building permits and maintain the authority to withhold, suspend, or revoke permits through established processes
Coach applicants through issues related to permit applications and follow up to ensure deficiencies are corrected
Consult with internal municipal units and provincial authorities on complex code interpretations to ensure cohesive reporting
Prepare legal agreements for cranes and hoardings and coordinate approvals with departments like Fire Rescue Services and Alberta Health Services
Provide expert interpretations of the Building Code and bylaws to contractors, designers, and developers
Inspect projects for alignment with Occupational Health and Safety Standards and participate in environmental protection training
Training in other Safety Codes areas as business needs require