Electrical Safety Codes Officer

This posting is for one hourly position until November 1, 2024.

The Electrical Safety Codes Officer is responsible for permitting and inspections relating to the full scope of electrical systems across the different land use and building types in Strathcona County. This position is required to provide technical advice on the applicable codes, conduct site inspections, evaluate proposals, issue permits, variances and alternative solutions, and carry out enforcement of all types of electrical systems including those associated with various building types and occupancies (i.e. high hazard industrial, institutional, assembly, care and detention, special and unusual structures, multiple occupancy buildings). The position involves inspection of low, medium and high voltage systems and alternative power sources such as wind or solar power.
Key Responsibilities Include: Responsibilities:

Provide administrative, technical and Canadian Electrical Code compliance monitoring services for all types of electrical installation and generation systems, including for renewable energy systems and their connection to the utility company's equipment

Provide consultation services and technical advice to architects, engineers, contractors, and permit applicants during the design stage to ensure design complies with the applicable codes and standards,

Provide relevant technical information and direction to assist applicants in determining acceptable solutions for design compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Review information submitted in support of Electrical permit applications for compliance with codes

Work with Strathcona County Emergency Services to provide technical support of existing structures in regard to electrical safety and fire investigation when requested

Work with Utility Companies to ensure safe installation, connection and maintenance of electrical system

Conduct site inspections of electrical systems, which includes inspecting at appropriate construction stages to verify compliance or identify code deficiencies and/or unsafe conditions,

Follow up identified deficiencies and unsafe conditions from site inspections by verification of compliance, re-inspection, or enforcement if necessary

Investigate and identify unsafe conditions and/or un-permitted work including enforcing correction of unsafe conditions and permitting of un-permitted work including issuance of Orders as necessary

Who We Are:

Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada's most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.

Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

Extended health and dental coverage

Health and wellness spending account

Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs

Retirement and pension programs

Paid and unpaid leave programs

Earned day off program

Employee and family assistance program

Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities

Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Requirements: Qualifications and Skills:

Full Electrical Safety Codes Officer Certification Groups A & B; and Certified Master Electrician; or, Electrical Provincial Trades Certification or Red Seal (Interprovincial) Certification, both with a minimum 6 years experience; or

Certified Electrical Engineering Technologist, or Professional Electrical Engineer with a minimum 8 years of on-site or field experience.

Comprehensive knowledge of the Safety Codes Act, the Canadian Electrical Code, The Code for Electrical Installations at Oil and Gas Facilities, and specialized wiring methods, electrical materials, and the ability to evaluate whether proposed designs comply with the applicable code and related standards

Ability to communicate and relate to a wide range of internal and external customers with tact and diplomacy while functioning as the regulatory authority of electrical codes

Ability to interpret, analyze and evaluate design compliance and rationalize decision

Strong research, investigative and resolution skills, with the ability to enforce codes and standards

Strong interpersonal, time management skills and the ability to withstand pressure

Conditions of Employment:

Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's licence and submission of a 5-year Driver's Abstract with less than 7 demerits

Ability to perform inspections on variable sites in all types of weather conditions

Please apply on our website: Electrical Safety Codes Officer - Strathcona County Careers (oraclecloud.com)
Salary Range: $46.18-$57.71 per hour
Posted Date: June 19, 2024
Closing Date: June 27, 2024
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