Safety Codes Officer

Rocky View County; Balzac; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Government Authority in Balzac, Alberta seeks a Safety Codes Officer Building (SCO) to oversee compliance with safety codes for building permits. This role involves conducting site inspections, ensuring adherence to the Alberta Safety Codes Act, and collaborating with various agencies. Candidates should have a Journeyman Carpenter or Civil/Architectural Technology background, strong leadership, and communication skills. This position offers professional growth, benefits, and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Paid training

Competitive salary

Paid days off

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience as a Safety Codes Officer.
• Certification as a Part 3 and HVAC Safety Codes Officer required.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Review building permit applications for compliance.
• Inspect construction sites to ensure adherence to regulations.
• Issue building permits and associated sub-trade permits.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Interpretation skills

Education

Journeyman Carpenter or Civil/Architectural Technology background

Tools

MS Office Suite

CityView

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Expires Monday, February 9, 2026 at 8:59 AM

Rocky View County values our employees and provides a welcoming and stable work environment where positive energy, creativity, and a service mindset are encouraged. We seek individuals who enjoy making a difference and contributing meaningfully to a vibrant community.Our valued and diverse team of 500+ employees are provided with the same concern, respect, and caring attitude as the 45,000 people who call Rocky View County home.

At Rocky View County we value employee work/life balance. Temporary staff are provided with opportunities to grow professionally while being supported with paid training, a competitive salary, benefits and paid days off in their first year, plus general holidays, and a hybrid work environment for eligible positions.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Safety Codes Supervisor, the Safety Codes Officer Building (SCO) is responsible for the review of building permit applications and the inspection and enforcement of on-site construction to ensure compliance with the Alberta Safety Codes Act and associated legislation, and the Rocky View County Land Use Bylaw.

General

• Review building plans through consultation with homeowners and designers to ensure minimum standards are applied in accordance with the National Building Code – 2019 Alberta Edition.
• Review plans to ensure compliance with the Land Use Bylaw (setbacks, heights, floor area, uses).
• Issue Building Permits and associated sub-trade permits.
• Liaise with all levels of Rocky View County to increase effective communication and expedite concerns, questions and issues.
• Review Alternative Solution Proposals for conformance to legislation
• Write Orders under the Safety Codes Act.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• File maintenance and follow-up review of documents throughout construction.
• Attend court proceedings when needed.

Individual Accountabilities

• Act in a professional and responsible manner.
• Display a professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use information appropriately, and maintain the confidentiality and security of all information related to employees, business and residents of Rocky View County.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Exhibit a progressive attitude to grow the role and the department.

Site Inspections

• Inspect buildings under construction at various stages, to ensure conformity to examined plans and the National Building Code – 2019 Alberta Edition.
• Complete site inspections, write Inspection Reports and maintain records in accordance with the Quality Management Plan.
• Monitor and report construction activity undertaken without required approval.
• Collaborate with various inspection agencies (Plumbing, Gas, Health, Fire, and Electrical).

Position Requirements

Possess a Journeyman Carpenter or a Civil/Architectural Technology background along with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible and diversified experience as a Safety Codes Officer.

• Certification as a Part 3 and HVAC all Safety Codes Officer through the Safety Codes Council.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills with experience as a teacher and a mentor.
• Display strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Possess and demonstrate excellent time management, organizational and decision-making ability.
• Demonstrate superior customer service skills to both internal and external customers.
• Well-developed interpretation skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively on a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Experience using CityView is an asset.
• Work in accordance with the requirements established by the RVC Health and Safety Program and the Alberta OHS Act, Regulation and Code.
• Take reasonable care to protect their health and safety and other persons at or in the vicinity of the worksite while they are working.

We thank applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications can be submitted online at www.rockyview.ca/careers . We only accept resumes and additional application documents through our online recruitment system. In-person applications, email or other online forms will not be considered

Closing Date: Posting will close at 10 p.m. on February 8, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. We recommend applying as soon as possible as we cannot accept late applications.

Interviewing and hiring may commence prior to the posted closing date. If you require an accommodation during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your needs