Building Safety Codes Officer II Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 51717)

Description

Are you a safety codes officer, journeyperson, engineer, architect or technician with experience in the building construction industry? 

Consider joining our team as a Building Safety Codes Officer II

As the building inspector, you'll provide technical guidance and conduct inspections. Each day will be unique and different. You'll take on complex challenges with the support of a highly experienced, professional team. Join the fantastic team that shapes the future of building safety at the City of Edmonton! Interested? Apply now to start your journey with us!

What will you do? 

• Conduct plans examination and review of permit applications for newly constructed and/or renovated buildings and structures by assessment for compliance with bylaws, building codes, regulations, and other municipal standards
• Notify applicants of findings by appropriate correspondence and reports
•  Coach applicants to resolve issues related to a particular permit application and follow up on conditions and notices to ensure deficiencies are corrected
• Create and issue building permits including authority to withhold, suspend, revoke, and extend permits through existing processes. Keep accurate records in POSSE
• Grant detailed permits for construction to proceed at different stages as per submitted and approved plans
• Consult with or assist other municipal working units, such as Development Approvals and Service Centre Staff, provincial authorities, or associations on complex information such as discussing code interpretations and applications in order to ensure a cohesive and user-friendly report when permits are granted or with expectations of further corrective actions when permits are not granted
• Input relevant data, reports, correspondence, and permits into POSSE and other data management systems used by the City
• Provide signatures on permits for issuance and ensure payment of fees prior to permit issuance
• Prepare legal agreements for cranes and hoardings (crane swing path and overhead work)
• Coordinate approvals for other departments including Fire Rescue Services, environmental, IIS, development appeal board, Alberta Health Services, etc
• Provide interpretations and information relating to the Building Code, bylaws, or other regulations to the contractors, designers, developers, or citizens, as applicable. Build relationships with builders, applicants, contractors, and other external stakeholders to enhance City reputation and service delivery