The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a excellent place to live, work, and play.

Our Development Services Department is looking for a dedicated Plumbing, Gas, and Building Safety Codes Officer to join the team.

Position Responsibilities
As the Plumbing, Gas, Building Safety Codes Officer, you will:

Administer and enforce the National Plumbing Code, Natural Gas and Propane Codes, National Building Code Alberta edition, Alberta Safety Codes Act and other city bylaws and the Quality Management Plan, as they relate to building construction.

Within the scope of authority and as directed, review and approve building plans.

Within scope of authority, perform plumbing, gas and building inspections to ensure code compliance while maintaining complete documentation, technical accuracy and procedural compliance.

Provide support as the subject matter expert when/if any Orders are appealed to the Safety Codes Council or litigation(s) arise.

Examine permit applications for compliance and issue permits.

Provide Code interpretation to the construction industry, homeowners, other members of the Safety Codes team, as well as other internal city staff as required.

Liaise with various regulatory bodies, associations, committees, departments and stakeholders.

Maintains logs of all construction activity in accordance with the Quality Management Plan.





Monitor and report upon building or development activity undertaken without approval.

Provides customer service and responds to inquiries from the public or other municipalities.

Qualifications

Certified Plumbing, Gas group A and Building residential Safety Codes Officer.

Eligibility for Designation of Powers through the Alberta Safety Codes Council.

Municipal experience would be considered an asset.

Strong knowledge of Alberta Safety Codes Act, National Plumbing Code, Natural Gas and Propane Codes, National Building Code Alberta edition and other relevant legislation.

Analytical skills and the ability to understand and report upon technical information.

Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.

Good communication and de-escalation skills

Proficiency in all Microsoft office and Bluebeam software applications.

Hours
The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation
Salary range $47.58 to $58.43 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement.

Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion
The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

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📌 Plumbing, Gas, and Building Safety Codes Officer (Alberta)
🏢 City of Grande Prairie
📍 Alberta