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Electrical Safety Codes Officer I
Job Number: 17098
It’s about ensuring the safety of citizens, families and buildings. Make a difference every day! Are you an Electrician looking for something more?
A typical day you ask? Engineers, Contractors, homeowners and Epcor contacts will call on you to guide them through the electrical permit process. You’ll use
your technical “know-how” to code rulings and create positive change in regulations by making electrical installations and systems safer. You’ll perform initial
inspections on safe housing and secondary suite programs and grow ops. You’ll liaise with contractors to get the job done properly. You’ll evaluate drawings and
specs…. a lot can happen in a day.
Why consider a career with us? This role offers flexibility, variety, work-life balance and a great overall compensation package. Not fully qualified? We’ll work
with you to gain your Safety Codes accreditations making you the industry expert. Here’s some more of what you will be actioning in this role:
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Enforcing the Alberta Safety Codes Act, the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, the Code for Electrical Installations at Oil and Gas Facilities, the Alberta
Electrical Utility Code and the Electrical Permits Bylaw in the City of Edmonton
Reviewing inspection reports, scheduling and assigning inspection requests, and issuing electrical permits
Performance audits of contracted electrical inspection agency
Inspections of installations during the course of construction, alteration or repair to determine conformity with approved plans and regulations
Examining electrical plans, job specifications, technical documents and reports for compliance
Investigating unsafe conditions and consulting with the persons responsible for necessary improvements
Consulting with Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Building Owners and agencies
Preparing reports, infraction letters, variances and orders
Performing other duties as required
To visualize what it is like to be on our team, visit The City of Edmonton Talent Hub
Qualifications:
 Completion of Grade 12, supplemented with a Journeyman and Masters Electrician Certificates recognized by Government of Alberta Advanced
Education and Technology
 A minimum of 5 years of Journeyman experience including 3 years in a supervisory capacity within electrical installations of commercial and residential
buildings
 Certified as an Electrical Safety Codes Officer (Group A) in the Province of Alberta; Groups A and B would be an asset
 Possession of a valid Province of Alberta Class 5 Motor Vehicle License or operators licensing equivalent recognized by the Operator Licensing and
Vehicle Control Regulation, Alta. Reg. 320/2002
 Proficient in the use of computer and data entry using Microsoft Office Suite
 Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to converse with a wide variety of customers and internal resources
 Ability to interpret, negotiate, and successfully conclude issues around deficiencies, deviations, and violations
 Considerable knowledge of design methods, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment employed in the installation and maintenance of electrical
systems and assemblies
 Knowledge of Alberta Safety Codes Act, the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, the Code for Electrical Installations at Oil and Gas Facilities, the Alberta
Electrical Utility Code and the Electrical Permits Bylaw in the City of Edmonton
 Ability to provide excellent customer service and establish and maintain effective working relationships
 A security clearance is a condition of employment. Shortlisted candidates will be required to obtain a Security Clearance letter from the Edmonton Police
Department
Note:
 Those applicants not possessing the full job requirements for this position may be considered for appointment in accordance with the Opportunity
Concept provisions of the collective agreement between the City and CSU 52
 Applicants will be required to arrange their own transportation for use on City Business and where appropriate, will be reimbursed in accordance with
City of Edmonton policy
Hours of Work: 33.75 or 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program.
Salary Range: 33.75 hours weekly - 21M Salary Grade: 029, $38.993 - $49.006 (Hourly) & 40 hours weekly - 21B Salary Grade 031: $36.848 - $46.309 (Hourly)
Opportunity Concept: 33.75 hours weekly - 21A Salary Grade 013 $29.644 - $38.602 (Hourly) & 40 hours weekly - 21C Salary Grade 012 $28.013 - $36.480
(Hourly)
The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton. This union contract is currently under negotiation.
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Applicants may be tested
Civic Service Union 52 members are asked to send a copy of their application to the union office
The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Candidates considered for the position will be contacted
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals
The Province of Alberta is a party to the federal Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement with British Columbia, and the
New West Partnership with British Columbia and Saskatchewan. All of these agreements promote labour mobility between the provinces. Applicants may obtain
information regarding recognition of extra provincial credentials at www.newwestpartnershiptrade.ca/
Recruitment Consultant: ST/MG
Classification Title: Building Safety Codes Officer I
Posting Date: March 19, 2014
Closing Date - 11:00 p.m. MST on: April 9, 2014
Number of Openings (up to): 2 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Building Permits & Inspection Section (Sustainable Development)
Work Location(s): HSBC Bank Canada Building, 10250 - 101 Street Edmonton T5J 3P4
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Or 88 https://edmonton.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=17098&PA-10188
Use our easy online system to complete all application requirements immediately and efficiently.
Applicants applying by fax (780)496-8063 or by mail/drop-off at the Employment Centre, Main Floor, City Hall, #1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton,
AB T5J 2R7, will be forwarded necessary application documents.

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