Safety Codes Auditor, Electrical

_**Fostering public confidence, utilizing expertise, fueling innovation, and acting with integrity.**_

The Safety Codes Council (Council) is an independent, self-funded regulatory organization mandated to provide oversight of the system and technical disciplines through a number of key legislated functions and client focused services. We provide leadership by guiding, educating, supporting, and collaborating with all stakeholders in Alberta’s safety codes system.

We offer a challenging and enjoyable work environment, great benefits, and a chance to make a difference in the lives of Albertans.

Join us and make an impact on keeping Albertans safe in the built environment

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

The Council is seeking a highly experienced safety codes officer with expertise in the electrical discipline to join our team. As a Safety Codes Auditor, you will be responsible for reviewing the practices, policies, and procedures of accredited organizations to ensure compliance with the terms of accreditation, quality management plans, and the Safety Codes Act.

Additionally, you will provide expert guidance on the Electrical Code, contribute to the improvement of the master electrician program, and participate in the development of Safety Codes Officer training offered by the Council.

**Key Responsibilities and Deliverables**
- Conduct audits of accredited organizations by reviewing and interpreting data, preparing written working papers and reports, and expressing conclusions of the assessments.
- Evaluate and provide recommendations on audit findings and prepare audit reports.
- Assist accredited organizations and representatives with expert advice and recommendations.
- Provide guidance and advice to other safety codes officers on technical matters.
- Support the development and delivery of training and certification programs for master electricians and safety codes officers.
- Provide analysis and delivery of workshops for safety codes officers regarding roles, responsibilities, and understanding of safety codes operations and related legislations.
- Contribute to the establishment and implementation of improvements to existing methods, policies, procedures, and best practices.

**Qualifications & Experience**
- Electrical Safety Codes Officer Group A is required; Group B is an asset.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a safety codes officer in administering the Canadian Electrical Codes; administering the Alberta Electrical Utility Codes is considered an asset.
- Master Electrician designation considered an asset.
- Post-secondary education in business, auditing, risk analysis, compliance management, or related field considered an asset.
- Working knowledge and understanding of the Safety Codes Act, related regulations, quality management plans, and compliance monitoring practices.
- Demonstrated coaching and mentorship capability.
- Experience in corporate, municipal, or agency setting is an asset.

**Primary Competencies**
- Effective public speaker and able to concisely summarize complex technical requirements into plain language.
- Political acumen, and ability to tactfully communicate decisions and achieve desired outcomes.
- Display sound judgement and demonstrate proficiency, objectivity, and impartiality.
- Ability to assess qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Ability to lead and manage projects.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain positive and effective relationships.
- Confident decision-maker able to work with considerable discretion.
- Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

**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.
- Position will be permitted to work remotely and will be required to attend monthly meetings in the Council’s office.
- Office location is 10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta.
- Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week (Monday - Friday).

**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 sp