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Company: City of Edmonton
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Career Level: Director
Industries: Government, Nonprofit, Education

Description

Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of safety and compliance? We're seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Chief Plumbing and Gas Inspector to join our team! Reporting directly to the General Supervisor, Safety Code Inspections, you'll be at the helm of all Residential and Commercial Plumbing & Gas Inspection operations. This pivotal role demands an operationally focused professional with a passion for implementing robust goals and performance standards. You'll not only ensure regulatory excellence in permit issuing and inspection timeliness but also drive continuous improvement, directly influencing our strategic direction. If you're ready to make a significant impact and lead with purpose, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity!

What will you do?

  • Provide operational supervision and direction to a work unit of 10-18 Safety Codes Officers and clerical employees
  • Oversee all staffing initiatives for the unit, including recruitment, hiring, and comprehensive training
  • Contribute technical expertise to the development and refinement of operational requirements and performance standards
  • Manage and monitor team performance, providing ongoing feedback, coaching, and implementing performance improvement plans as necessary
  • Authorize work assignments, vacation, time-off, and overtime for direct reports
  • Coach and mentor staff in the application of applicable safety codes and the interpretation of policies and procedures
  • Monitor and track the work unit's progress and performance against established operational requirements and standards
  • Ensure and report on the work unit's adherence to the Quality Management Plan and Safety Codes Act
  • Implement changes to relevant codes (e.g., Alberta Building Code, National Electrical Code, National Plumbing Code) and train staff on their impact
  • Receive, investigate, and resolve complaints in accordance with standard operating procedures
  • Communicate requirements to internal and external stakeholders, including industry and regulatory bodies
  • Liaise with counterparts in other municipalities to gain broader perspectives and foster internal discussions on code practices
  • Engage with leads from other City teams for strategic planning and project support


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