Building Safety Codes Officer II - Residential

Join our Development Services team and play a vital role in ensuring the safety and integrity of Edmonton's built environment. We are looking for dedicated professionals to join us as Building Safety Codes Officer IIs to help shape a safe and thriving city. This role functions as a full working level technical plans examiner for residential, Part 3, and Part 9 structures. You will administer provincial safety code duties, including auditing for compliance with the Safety Codes Act and the Alberta Building Code. You will serve as a technical expert, interacting directly with community partners and collaborators to provide information and grant permits. What will you do? - 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