Job Description

Posted on: Oct 21, 2025
Posted by: Leduc County
Summary
The opportunity
Leduc County is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Manager - Safety Codes to join our team. Reporting to the Director - Planning and Development, this exciting opportunity provides leadership to, and is accountable for, the delivery of services that uphold the Safety Codes Act and Regulations on behalf of the municipality. As a leader within the Planning and Development department, the manager is a key contributor to the achievement of the department's strategic and operational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
What you will do

• Develops and delivers appropriate service area plans, strategies, directives and processes to align with the department's operational plan, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

• Reviews and maintains Leduc County Safety Codes Quality Management Plan and maintains provision of services.
• Manages and supports staff in the implementation of service area deliverables, delegates responsibilities appropriately and provides guidance and motivation to achieve outcomes.
• Supports stakeholders with technical information and resources.

• Ensures adherence to regulations and legislation through communication, education and enforcement.
• Ensures interactions with stakeholders are timely and productive and meet the standards of the Quality Management Plan (QMP).
• Develops, recommends and maintains an operating budget for safety codes that aligns with departmental objectives.
• Develops and recommends administrative directives and procedures, ensuring adherence to applicable legislation.
• Plans and implements projects that fall within the work group's functions.
• Researches and carries out special projects, studies and reports as assigned.
• Strives to continually enhance the quality and delivery of services through efficiencies and innovation.
• Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County's policies and administrative directives.
• Accountable for the work group's compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.

Performs related duties as required.
Requirements
What you need to succeed
Must-have

• A degree or designation in construction technology or trades or related discipline.
• Five (5) years of management or supervisory experience, preferably within the public sector, with in-depth knowledge of residential, commercial and industrial construction.
• Safety Code Officer certification with a minimum of five (5) years of field experience as a Safety Codes Officer.
• A service focus with strengths in a broad range of communication and interpersonal techniques and skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to deliver public presentations, and prepare clear, concise reports for senior levels of management and Council.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of tools and other database and spreadsheet applications.
• Experience working with and leading teams.
• Must be eligible for, or maintain, safety codes certificates.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with municipal governance, operations, and knowledge of rural communities.

Skills Required