LSO 3 OTHR - Senior Codes Administrator (Engineer/Architect)

The Team
Working at the Building and Safety Standards Branch, you'll be part of a dedicated team responsible for establishing and maintaining technical regulations for buildings and technical systems. This team collaborates closely with industry, local governments, and other key partners to ensure a robust and effective regulatory framework. Your work will help shape the safety and quality of buildings across the province, fostering important relationships and providing expert advice to support the regulatory systems that protect our communities.

The Role
As the Senior Codes Administrator (with your P.Eng or Architect AIBB designation), you will provide technical research and analysis related to the governance framework of building regulatory and safety systems, focusing on the B.C. Building, Plumbing, Fire, and Safety Codes. You’ll play a key role in supporting industry, local governments, and other stakeholders in understanding and applying these codes. This position involves leading significant projects, managing stakeholder consultations, and developing training programs, all of which directly impact the safety and quality of buildings and systems that serve our communities.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering and five (5) years related experience, or Master’s degree and three (3) years related experience, or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a licensed professional in British Columbia with the Architectural Institute of BC (AIBC) or the Engineers & Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
  

Related experience must include all of the following:

• Experience in planning, developing, implementing, analyzing and evaluating technical proposals.
• Experience in developing technical regulations and policies.
• Experience leading diverse multi-stakeholder groups in the development of policy, technical requirements, discussion papers, etc.
• Research experience.
  

Preference may be given to candidates with the following experience:

• Experience working as or with government officials.
• Project management training and experience.
• Experience preparing and/or delivering technical education.
• Experience working with energy codes and standards.
• Experience working with climate policy.
• Experience working with earthquake design codes and standards.
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact junichi.jensen@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This is a temporary opportunity until June 28, 2025. This position may be extended or become permanent.
A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
This position is also posted as a POL SC under REQ 114490.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

Working for BC Public Service offers a competitive salary, diverse work environment, a healthy work/life balance, and excellent benefits. In addition to the base salary for Professional Employee Association members, there is an allowance to cover professional fees, strong dental and medical plans and much more. Salary listed does not include the additional 7% Overtime Shift Standby (OSS) provision that can be taken as taken as time off or salary on an annual basis which is on top of four (4) weeks annual leave.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as an Architect AIBC (AIBC); OR, a Professional Engineer/Geoscientist with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the relevant BC association within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made. If you do not meet this requirement, apply to the Policy Analyst 27R opportunity via Requisition 114490.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will be required to answer a standard questionnaire.

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