Director, Mechanical Codes

Role Responsibilities

The Director, Mechanical Codes, is the provincial focal point for the development, review, and revision of Alberta safety codes and standards for the Plumbing and Gas, Electrical, Private Sewage and Disposable Systems, Pressure Vessels and Elevating, Amusement Ride and Passenger Ropeway safety disciplines. The Director participates in and monitors events and developments at the national level and integrates that information in the context of Alberta's codes, standards, and policy frameworks. The Director also leads the synthesis and integration of comprehensive technical and policy research to develop and recommend Alberta-specific policy and legislative options for safety codes that are adopted by Alberta. 

Key Responsibilities of the Role Includes:

•    Lead the development of provincial policy and legislation regarding Alberta's safety codes to achieve government and department goals and increase safety to Albertans across multiple
     disciplines.
•    Lead the development and integration of strategic policy aligned with ministry objectives and governmental frameworks, including engaging relevant departments.
•    Establish and maintain relationships with federal/provincial/territorial counterparts and other ministries to ensure alignment and support for policy initiatives.
•    Provide expert advice and guidance to executive team members, assistant deputy ministers, and other officials on strategic policy matters.
•    Collaborate with the Director, Construction Codes and Fire Commissioner to coordinate issues management, code development and harmonization between the code disciplines regulated
     under the Safety Codes Act.
•    Track emerging trends and policy developments at various levels of government and indigenous organizations, identifying challenges and opportunities.
•    Lead strategies to facilitate the adoption of new or revised editions of Alberta safety codes that have been subjected to stakeholder review in conjunction with the Safety Codes Council.
•    Provide leadership to the Manager, Codes and Standards and Provincial Technical Administrators who are appointed by the Minister as the final safety code authority within their discipline
     in the Province of Alberta. 
•    Lead the development and publishing of legally binding codes standards, province-wide variances and interpretations that can have a significant impact on Alberta's multi-billion
     construction and installation industry.
•    Contribute to the Community and Technical Support branch's ability to reach its operational and business goals. 

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Build Collaborative Environments: Ensures all needs are heard and understood. Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes. Involves stakeholders and shares resources. Positively resolves conflict through coaching and facilitated discussion. Uses enthusiasm to motivate and guide others. Acknowledges and works with diverse perspectives for achieving outcomes.

Drive for Results: Works to remove barriers to outcomes, sticking to principles. Forecasts and proactively addresses project challenges. Removes barriers to collaboration and achievement of outcomes. Upholds principles and confronts problems directly. Considers complex factors and aligns solutions with broader organization mission.

Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues. Engages perspective to seek root causes. Finds ways to improve complex systems. Employs resources from other areas to solve problems. Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks. 

Systems Thinking: Integrates broader context into planning. Plans for how current situation is affected by broader trends. Integrates issues, political environment and risks when considering possible actions. Supports organization vision and goals through strategy. Addresses behaviours that challenge progress.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

Qualifications

Required:  University degree in Business, Law, Public Administration or related, PLUS 7 years related experience or equivalent as described

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience, or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

For Example: 
Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 10 years of experience
Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 9 years of experience
Related minimum 11 years of experience 

The successful candidate MUST have:

•    Extensive expertise in public policy and legislative development
•    Strong understanding of Alberta’s Safety Codes system
•    Experience with regulatory enforcement practices 
•    Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
•    Knowledge of governance models, continuous improvement methods, risk management, and business processes 
•    Demonstrated ability to manage and integrate multiple concurrent projects, 
•    Strong stakeholder engagement and consultation skills
•    Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
•    Well developed presentation and media communication skills

Assets:

•    Experience working directly with the Safety Codes Council, delegated administrative organizations (DAOs), or municipal authorities having jurisdiction.
•    Familiarity with emerging construction technologies, innovative building methods, and national/international code development trends.
•    Background in policy analysis or legislative work within a regulatory, technical, or public safety environment.
•    Technical education or credentials related to engineering, building sciences, public administration, or a related field.
•    Thorough knowledge of Government of Alberta structures
•    Experience preparing materials for executive leadership, Ministers, or governance bodies.
•    Knowledge of change management practices to support system wide improvements.
•    Experience navigating politically sensitive or high stakes issues in a public sector context.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards

Notes

Term of Employment: Temporary up to 18 months

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Location: Edmonton

Please include a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge and experience as they relate to this role including your experience developing public policy or contributing to legislative changes.

Final Candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
•    Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
•    Leadership and mentorship programs