Job Description

Posted Date: Oct 12, 2022

Safety Codes Auditor, Electrical

Safety Codes Council, Edmonton, Remote

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced safety codes officer in the electrical discipline who is interested in taking your career to the next level? If so, then this opportunity at the Safety Codes Council (Council) may be perfect for you.

As the Safety Codes Auditor, you will review practices, policies and procedures of accredited organizations and certified individuals to ensure compliance with the terms of accreditation, the approved Quality Management Plan and the intent of the Safety Codes Act.

You will be required to provide expert advice on the Electrical Code, help support improvements to the Master Electrician program, and participate in the development of Safety Codes Officer training offered by the Council.

About the Safety Codes Council

The Safety Codes Council is an independent regulatory body established in 1993 under the Safety Codes Act. The Council provides oversight of Alberta's safety codes system through a number of key mandated functions including:

• Accrediting and monitoring the compliance of municipalities, agencies, corporations, and regional service commissions in administering the Safety Codes Act within specified jurisdictions.

• For the 300,000 Albertans who live in unaccredited areas of the province, the Alberta Safety Codes Authority (ASCA), conducts permitting, inspections and oversees spill and incident reporting requirements for storage tank systems across the province.

• Training and certifying safety codes officers to inspect the construction, installation and maintenance of Alberta's structures and systems and administering Alberta's Master Electrician program.

• Reviewing, formulating, safety codes and standards, and evaluating emerging issues in the safety codes system to provide recommendations to Alberta Municipal Affairs.

• Investigating complaints and conducting investigations on the conduct, performance, or competency of an organization or individual having authority, powers, or duties under the Safety Codes Act.

• Conducting hearings and appeals of orders and written notices issued under the authority of the Safety Codes Act.

What we Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision and a health spending account.

• Generous RSP and employer matching Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).

• Professional learning and development

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

Notes

• Must possess a valid drivers' license and be willing to travel throughout the province on a frequent basis.

• Position will be permitted to work remotely and will be required to attend quarterly meetings in the Council's office.

• Office location is 10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta.

• Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week (Monday - Friday).

• Position is subject to a pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record check.

This competition is open until a suitable candidate is found. The Council thanks all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Council is committed to fostering equity and diversity, and we strive to provide a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free work environment.

Please submit your application to or visit our page on our website.

Join our dedicated team of professionals and make a meaningful impact on the lives of Albertans!

Key Responsibilities Include:

Conduct audits of accredited organizations

• Complete accreditation audits based on the Council audit program and standards.

• Review and interpret data from accredited organizations and able to deal with significant ambiguity and develop creative approaches to analytical issues and obstacles.

• Prepare written working papers and reports, documenting audit works performed, and expressing conclusions of the assessments.

• Evaluate and provide recommendations on audit findings and prepare audit report.

Provide expert advice

• Provide information and clarification to accredited organizations on the management of the safety codes system.

• Assist accredited organizations and its representatives with discipline expert advice and recommendations.

• Provide guidance and advice to other safety codes officers on technical matters.

• Provide presentations to groups on specific topics of concern.

Support training of Safety Codes Officers and Master Electricians

• Support the development and delivery of update training and certification program for master electricians and safety codes officers.

• Provide analysis and delivery of workshop for safety codes officer regarding roles, responsibilities and understanding of safety codes operations and related legislations.

Continuous improvement

• Assist the audit manager in refining the audit program and risk assessment tool used to determine audit locations

• Contribute to the establishment and implementation of improvements to existing methods, policies, procedures, and best practices

• Assist with developing methods to further utilize collected data.

• Manage projects within the Council.

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience

• Electrical safety codes officer Group A is required; Group B is an asset.

• Master Electrician designation considered an asset.

• Post-secondary education in business, auditing, risk analysis, compliance management, or related field would be considered an asset.

• 3 years' experience as safety codes officer in administering the Canadian Electrical Codes is required and Alberta Electrical Utility Codes is considered an asset.

• Experience in agency setting is an asset.

• Working knowledge and understanding of the Safety Codes Act, related regulations, quality management plans, and compliance monitoring practices.

• Demonstrated supervisory or management experience and excellent coaching and mentorship capability.

Primary Competencies

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Effective public speaker and able to concisely summarize complex technical requirements into plain language

• Ability to maintain positive and effective relationships

• Display sound judgement and demonstrate proficiency, objectivity, and impartiality

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Confident decision-maker able to work with considerable discretion

• Political acumen, and ability to tactfully communicate decisions and achieve desired outcomes

• Ability to lead and manage projects

• Ability to assess qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks

• Exceptional planning and organizational skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Employer Contact:

Name: Evelina Kopcinski Email:

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: Oct 12, 2022
Closing Date: Oct 29, 2022