The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Safety Codes Officer - Building Plans Examiner to join the Assessment & Building Business Centre within the Community Growth & Identity Division. Reporting to the Assessment & Building Manager, this role is primarily responsible for plans examination and building permit review/issuance to ensure compliance with the Alberta Safety Codes Act, applicable building codes/standards, and the Town’s Quality Management Plan. Site inspections may be completed when required to support compliance and service delivery.
- Reviewing building permit applications (including drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation) for compliance with the Alberta Safety Codes Act, applicable building codes/standards, and the Town’s Quality Management Plan;
- Administering the permit review process, including application intake support, review comments, conditions, approvals/issuance, and maintaining complete and accurate permit records;
- Providing code interpretation and technical guidance to homeowners, designers, contractors, and internal staff to support complete submissions and consistent customer service;
- Ensuring applications align with related Town bylaws and researching and responding to internal and external requests;
- Completing site inspections when required to support permit completion and compliance, including documenting deficiencies and corrective actions.
Opportunity Details
What we offer
- An excellent pension plan
- Career development
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, paramedical
- Flexible work schedule
What you Bring
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is equivalency to completion of a diploma training program at a College or Technical school (architectural or building construction) plus:
- Safety Codes Council certification as a Building Safety Codes Officer Building (Plans Examiner/Plan Reviewer) in Alberta. Building Part 9 required; Residential HVAC as applicable. Building Part 3 is an asset;
- A minimum of 3 or more years related work experience, preferably in construction, representing continuous learning and career progression required;
- Detailed and thorough knowledge of the Alberta Safety Codes Act and regulations including current Construction Codes and related Town of Okotoks bylaws as they pertain to the position;
- Strong interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy along with proven written and oral communication skills, including public speaking are required;
- Proven strong organizational, customer service and prioritizing skills required;
- Demonstrated ability to interpret construction codes and drawings required;
- A valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license (non GDA) and with less than 6 demerit points and no suspension or pending suspensions, required;
- Municipal experience considered an asset;
- Proficient computer skills.