Construction Codes Consultant

Government Of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organization in Saskatchewan is seeking a Construction Codes Consultant to enhance the development and enforcement of construction codes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with construction codes and technical safety standards, and will effectively communicate with stakeholders. Responsibilities include providing solutions, collaborating on compliance, and developing training materials. This role offers a dynamic work environment with comprehensive benefits and a commitment to workplace diversity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Vacation and earned days off

Inclusive work environments

Access to government training

Qualifications

• Several years of experience with construction codes and technical safety standards.
• Registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities

• Provide solutions about the application of construction codes.
• Collaborate to deliver an effective regulatory model for compliance.
• Develop guides and presentations on construction codes.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Technical Safety Standards

Education

Registered Professional Engineer

Licensed Architect

Architectural Technologist

Job description

Job Description - Construction Codes Consultant (INV001422)

Construction Codes Consultant - INV001422

Employment Type : Permanent Full-time

Location(s)

Ministry

Ministry

: 030 Government Relations

Salary Range : $44.410 - $55.654 Hourly

Grade : SGEU.12.

Building and Technical Standards of the Ministry of Government Relations is looking for an individual experienced in construction codes and technical safety standards who is motivated to contribute to the development, adoption, implementation, administration and enforcement of construction codes and standards in Saskatchewan.

Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated, positive, resourceful, inquisitive, thorough and experienced in the use and application of construction codes and standards, able to communicate with stakeholders and the public effectively and deliver an understanding of the legislative framework and how codes and standards apply to building construction in Saskatchewan.

Reporting to the Director of Codes and Standards, the successful candidate will:

• Provide solutions to stakeholders about the application of construction codes in Saskatchewan, including the legislative framework that applies the five principles to owners, local authorities, building and fire officials, industry and the Government of Saskatchewan;
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver an effective regulatory model for compliance with construction codes;
• Develop advisories, guides, workshops and presentations on the application of construction codes;
• Review building official training and licensing applications for approval;
• Review local authorities' building bylaws submitted as drafts or for Ministerial approval and prepare draft letters with the results of the review for the Chief Codes Administrator's approval;
• Respond to inquiries from the public regardingThe Construction Codes Act, The Building Code Regulations, The Energy Code Regulations,the National Codes and referenced standards;
• Participate and/or represent Building and Technical Standards in various organizations;
• Deliver presentations and training to stakeholders;
• Provide technical and administrative support to the Saskatchewan Construction Standards Appeal Board; and
• Bring value-added support and participation in all Building and Technical Standards projects.

Typically, the knowledge and experience required to achieve the above is obtained through:

• Several years of experience and competency in the use and application of construction codes and technical safety standards;
• Registered with or eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan and licensed to practice professional engineering;
• Registered with or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Association of Architects and licensed as an architect in Saskatchewan; or
• An architectural technologist or equivalent registered with or eligible to be licensed by Technology Professionals Saskatchewan; and
• Supplemented with:
• A building official licence with local authority, industry or government experience;
• Training in the use and application of energy codes; or
• Any combination of experience, competency and credentials noted above.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and challenging work environment
• Comprehensive benefit packages including, health, dental and pension
• Vacation, earned days off and other types of leaves
• Inclusive work environments
• Work-life balance
• Access to government training

Questions regarding the above opportunity should be directed to Felicia Campbell, Director of Codes and Standards by phone [phone] or email [e-mail] .

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Hours of Work : B - SGEU Field 37.33 - work a total of 37.33 hours/week, averaged over 4 weeks