Technical and Policy Advisor Construction Codes

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Organizational Unit:Construction

Classification:RCO

Duration: Between 1 and 3 years

Language Requirements:Various language profiles (Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC and/or English )

Work arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position may be eligible for a limited hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework).

At the NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required. To learn more about these options, please contact the NRC Hiring team using the contact information below.

We are looking for a mid-career Technical and Policy Advisor on Construction Codes to support our Construction Research Centre. The Technical and Policy Advisor on Construction Codes would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The incumbent provides technical advice and administrative support to the Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) and its committees in the development of Canada’s National Model Codes. They directly support code development committees in developing recommendations on proposed changes which includes technical and administrative support for the committees and requires liasing with policy advisor and research colleagues as well as colleagues from other federal departments and provicincial and territorial governments.

Key Activities

Developing and maintaining a knowledge and understanding of the initiatives, policies and programs at NRC and in the construction industry in general, and an awareness of the technology events and trends that impact Canada’s National Model Codes to advise the code development committees and aid them in consensus-based decision making.

Maintaining a knowledge and understanding of the building sciences, engineering and economics involved in the application of technology to design and construction, and maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of Canada’s National Model Codes, referenced standards and the technical developments in these documents applicable but not limited to:

• Housing and small buildings
• Modular construction
• Fire protection, safety and prevention
• Accessibility
• Building envelope
• Alterations to existing buildings
• Plumbing
• HVAC
• Occupant safety in use
• Energy efficiency
• Building structures

Identifying areas requiring study, undertaking literature reviews and scoping and supporting research in those areas, assisting in technical discussions, and summarizing and presenting the findings to the code development committees.

Advising technical committees on alignment with CBHCC policies and work plans.

Responding to technical inquiries from the Provinces and Territories concerning the requirements in the National Model Codes and, where appropriate, researching historic records to determine the intent of the requirement under consideration.

Writing summaries, analyzing current code requirements and identifying considerations when developing code changes, including background, history and justification (technical and economical where applicable), through…