Building Safety Codes Officer II - REVISED

Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your technical construction knowledge and make a tangible impact on safety and community development? The City of Edmonton is looking for a dedicated and collaborative Building Safety Code Officer II to join our Safety Codes, Permits & Inspections team. In this role, you will play an essential part in ensuring that the buildings where our community lives, works, and plays are built safely and in compliance with provincial codes. If you are a problem-solver who enjoys working closely with builders and community partners to find creative, compliant solutions, we want to hear from you! As a Building Safety Code Officer II, you will serve as a fully working plans examiner and inspector specializing in residential, Part 3, and Part 9 structures, alongside HVAC All systems. You will handle the administration of provincial safety code authority duties, which includes auditing for compliance with the Safety Codes Act and the National Building Code - Alberta Edition. Your daily routine will bridge the gap between technical assessment and community interaction, as you provide expert guidance, issue permits, and perform site inspections. Working within established policies, you will exercise independent judgment and initiative to interpret regulations and make discretionary decisions. You will operate under the mentorship of a Safety Codes Team Lead (SCO IV) and senior Safety Codes Officers, ensuring a highly supported environment for your technical growth. What will you do? - Conduct thorough plans examinations and review permit applications for newly constructed or renovated buildings to ensure compliance with building codes, bylaws, and municipal standards - Perform on-site inspections at recognized stages of construction to verify alignment with approved plans and applicable legislation - Issue, withhold, suspend, or revoke building permits using the City's data management systems (POSSE) - Coach and consult with applicants, contractors, designers, and developers to resolve deficiencies and explain code interpretations clearly - Collaborate with internal municipal units and external provincial authorities to deliver cohesive reports and coordinate multi-departmental approvals - Identify safety infractions on-site and assess required repairs for damaged structures to return them to safe, required standards - Participate actively in safety meetings and ensure that all on-site inspection tasks are performed in an environmentally safe and legislative-compliant manner - Training in other Safety Codes areas as business needs require - Perform other duties as required