Opening for 2 Plumbing/Gas Safety Codes Officers $70.46 ($480 Bi-Weekly)

Plumbing/Gas Safety Codes Officer

Location: Fort McMurray, AB

Openings: 2 

Working Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly

Rate: $ 70.46 

Shift/Work Schedule: 

• 4 days on, 2 days off / 4 days on, 4 days off rotation
• 10-hour shifts (subject to change)

Responsibilities

• Inspect installations for compliance to the appropriate codes, policies, and bylaws.
• Examine applications and issue private sewage disposal system permits.
• Prepare permit conditions and notices to alert designers, contractors, and homeowners of deficiencies in the design or construction.
• Review permits for large scale projects to ensure completeness and that all the requirements are fulfilled. 
• Follow up on conditions and notices to ensure deficiencies are corrected.
• Keep accurate records of inspector’s notices within the Accela program and utilize the program to complete reports.
• Answer general inquiries relating to plumbing and gas permit and code related matters. 
• Investigate non-permit complaints, take the necessary actions, and prepare reports on the action taken.
• Gather evidence and prepare files for prosecution and attend court as required.  
• Authority to stop municipal and contractual work in the event that inefficient, ineffective, possible damage or safety related situations occur.
• Maintain current knowledge of the Alberta Safety Codes Act, applicable municipal bylaws, and other trade related regulations. 
• Understand, and ensure work adheres to the standards and criteria of, the municipal Quality Management Plan (QMP). 
• Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Extensive knowledge of the Alberta Safety Codes Act, Gas Protection Act, Plumbing National Code, Gasfitter Trade Regulation, Plumber Trade Regulation, and all other applicable regulations. 
• Considerable knowledge of the standard methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the plumbing and gasfitter trade.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and tactfully handle complex and difficult Code related items.
• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to clarify and convey information in a clear and concise manner.
• Responds to difficult situations in a professional manner.
• Proficient in various Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to learn and utilize the municipal permit system (Accela). 
• Strong multitasking skills and the ability to manage a high volume of tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and to effectively schedule work in order to meet service demands and minimize disruption to citizens.
• Exceptionally strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with the public, sometimes in difficult or conflict situations.

Experience

• The following certifications through the Alberta Safety Codes Council are required:Plumbing Group A (installations) and Group B (PSDS).Gas Group A (installations).
• Two (2) years directly related experience (including trade experience) is required.

Other Requirements

• Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
• A valid Class Five (5) Operator’s License is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis. 
• Must be willing to work outside in all conditions. 
• Must be medically and physically able to perform all duties of the position on an ongoing basis.