Recruitment posting
Safety Codes Council
Competition #: 837
Ministry : Municipal Affairs
Opening Date : 2024/10/18
closing Date : 2024/11/01
Role : Public Member
It is recognized in Alberta as a fundamental principle and as a matter of public policy that all persons are equal. Diversity and inclusion are valued and supported on the boards of Alberta's public agencies.
The Minister of Municipal Affairs is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as Public Members on the Safety Codes Council’s (SCC) technical sub-councils.
The Safety Codes Council is a statutory corporation created by the Safety Codes Act (SCA). It is comprised of stakeholders from municipalities, business, labour, persons with disabilities, and technical experts in the disciplines under the SCA. The SCC exists to support the Minister’s responsibilities to encourage the safe management of any thing to which the SCA applies. That support includes, but is not limited to:
- providing advice to the Minister on codes and standards;
- accrediting municipalities, regional services commissions, corporations, and agencies to be able to administer the SCA on behalf of the Minister;
- certifying safety codes officers and master electricians;
- overseeing administration of the SCA in unaccredited municipalities through the Alberta Safety Codes Authority (ASCA);
- hearing appeals on technical matters under the SCA;
- providing an information system to support the safety system; and
• carrying out activities on behalf of the Minister.
The SCC includes technical sub-councils that research, evaluate, and recommend changes to codes and standards in the following areas:
- Amusement Rides
- Barrier Free
- Building
- Electrical
- Electrical Utilities
- Elevators
- Fire
- Gas
- Passenger Ropeways
- Plumbing
- Pressure Equipment
- Private Sewage
Public members on the SCC’s technical sub-councils are responsible for attending meetings and participating in discussions.
The Minister appoints one public member to each technical sub-council to oversee the deliberations and to present a public viewpoint on matters before the sub-council.
Standard term for appointment is three years. SCC technical sub-council public members are eligible to serve for three terms of three years each, for a total of nine years.
A public member contributes their perspective as an Albertan and a member of the public, and does not require any technical knowledge.
- A public member should:
- be an Alberta resident of voting age;
- be passionate about volunteering, community involvement, and public service;
- possess good communication skills;
- have a keen interest in improving public safety through codes and standards;
- be comfortable asking questions about why a recommendation is considered to be good or bad;
- be understanding of the benefits of safety standards for all Albertans, and not advocate personal interests; and
- be able to participate in sub-council meetings, which could be as frequent as monthly.
There is no requirement that the public members have technical knowledge in the discipline of the sub-council on which they sit, though they are expected to have a knowledge of, and an interest in, public safety issues. Technical knowledge may be considered an asset.
Public members are appointed as volunteers (unpaid) to the SCC. Transportation and other expense allowances will be paid in accordance with Safety Codes Council Policy.
- The frequency of sub-council meetings ranges from once a month to once a year, depending on whether there are any matters to be addressed. This currently averages from one to five meetings per year.
- Meetings generally take place in Edmonton, Calgary or Red Deer. Currently, meetings are held through teleconferencing.
In addition to your cover letter and resume, we require a biography. Click HERE to download the biography form.
Once the forms are completed, save them to your PC. When you click on submit application, you will be prompted to upload additional documents. Drag and drop or upload your completed biography form and others requested into the ‘Drop files below or click to upload’ section.
Please note: This ad will close on November 1, 2024, or until suitable candidate found.
Executive Search, Alberta Public Service Commission.
Phone: 780-408-8460
Carefully read the Recruitment Posting and the Position Profile to ensure this is an appropriate opportunity for you. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements.
Online applications are preferred. To apply, click on the 'apply' button, create or sign into your account in the ePAAS system; upload your resume, view the listing under Current Opportunities and click on 'submit application'. The uploaded resume will be automatically attached.
Provide a short 4 line biography using the Biography template found under additional documents section. Your biography should include your name, current work experience, board/committee experience and relevant education. Please note that biographies may be edited for length and clarity.
Once your biography and other required form(s) are completed, save it to your PC. When you hit 'submit application', you will be prompted to upload additional documents. Drag and drop (or upload) your completed cover letter, biography and other form(s) into the 'Drop files below or click to upload' section before clicking the 'apply' button.
If you are unable to apply online, please submit a cover letter and resume, quoting the recruitment posting competition number, to the contact provided on the posting. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to assess which candidates' qualifications most closely match the agency's requirements. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted to advance to the next step in the appointment process. You can check the status of each competition on-line at https://www.alberta.ca/public-agencies.cfm.
The personal information in ePAAS is collected pursuant to section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The information will be used to administer and manage recruitment for current and future public agency appointment opportunities. Questions regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of this information, may be directed to the Public Agency Secretariat, Public Service Commission, 3rd Floor, Peace Hills Trust Tower, 10011 109 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3S8 or by calling 780-644-3060. Applicants will be required to identify any real or perceived conflicts of interest and may be required to undergo additional screening.
Please Note: Successful applicants will have the following information about them made publicly available on the Public Agency Secretariat Website: name, biography, public agency, and position title.