Job Description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.


Calgary Housing (CH) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The City of Calgary. CH is a purpose-driven social enterprise and the largest housing operator in Calgary, providing safe and affordable housing to more than 27,000 Calgarians. As a Compliance Standards Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring that minimum legal requirements are maintained at all buildings managed by CH. You will review, monitor and ensure compliance with building life safety regulations, codes and standards while managing contracts related to safety systems, inspections, and corrective actions. You will support organizational management by ensuring facilities meet all applicable regulatory contractual, and safety requirements. Primary duties include:

Consolidate, review, update and standardize all existing construction scopes and standards in use by CH. Conduct reviews of buildings to assess compliance with applicable legal minimum requirements and CH standards. Review inspection reports and identify remedial work to be completed. Review building life safety systems and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable fire, building and Occupational Safety codes and standards. Conduct or coordinate life safety inspections, audits, and assessments of facilities. Track and manage compliance issues, deficiencies, and corrective action plans. Interpret regulatory requirements and communicate compliance obligations to internal stakeholders. Manage contracts related to life safety systems, inspections, testing, and maintenance services. Monitor contract performance, deliverables, renewals, and expirations. Assist with procurement processes, including RFPs, bid evaluations, and vendor selection. Maintain contract records, compliance documentation, and vendor certifications.

Qualifications

A Journeyman carpenter, plumber, electrician, sheet metal worker or bricklayer certificate or equivalent Interprovincial Red Seal (as recognized by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board) and at least 3 years of relevant experience in the building construction industry post certification. Must possess Safety Codes Officer certificates issued by the Safety Codes Council and have at least 5 years of experience as a Safety Codes Officer; OR A completed diploma in Architectural Technology, Engineering Technology, Interior Design Technology or a related field and at least 5 years of experience as listed above; OR A completed degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design or a related field with at least 3 years of professional experience in areas such as application of safety codes, commercial construction, project management, specification writing or standards development. Extensive knowledge of building design, construction, codes and standards is required. Excellent communication skills to prepare and present to a variety of audiences; well-developed consulting, consensus building and facilitation skills, business analysis/project management expertise. Flexible approach to problem solving, with the ability to lead teams and to work concurrently with multiple partners.

Pre-employment Requirements

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.


Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Calgary Housing

Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 200, 2535 3 Avenue SE

Compensation: Pay Grade 11 $46.21 - 61.78 per hour
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: January 26, 2026

Job ID #: 313347