Workshop Offerings

The Safety Codes Council provides online, instructor-led workshops to enhance understanding of Alberta’s safety codes system. These workshops focus on practical aspects of Alberta’s applications and are relevant to professionals in all disciplines.

  • Workshops are scheduled throughout the year.
  • Safety codes officers will earn five continuing education credits recorded to their Council Connect account on completing a workshop.

Browse the Workshop Schedule (PDF) for upcoming dates.

Quality Management Plan Training (100181)

This course is tailored for QMP administrative staff and provides a clear understanding of the framework, components, and processes within Alberta’s safety codes system.

Delivery Options:

  • Webinar: Live, instructor-led session – $25
  • Self-Paced Online: Free on Council Connect

Permit Issuers (100180)

This workshop helps permit issuers deepen their understanding of Alberta’s safety codes system, including their responsibilities under the Safety Codes Act and Permit Regulation AR 204/2007.

Delivery Options:

  • Webinar: Live, instructor-led session – $25
  • Self-Paced Online: Free on Council Connect

Variances: Gearing Up for Innovation and Safety (100187)

This interactive workshop equips applicants, reviewers, and issuers with the essential knowledge and practical tools needed to confidently navigate the variance process.

Delivery Options:

  • Webinar: Live, instructor-led session – $25

Plan Review: The Big Picture for Safety (100235)

This workshop is designed for safety codes officers responsible for reviewing plans as part of permit applications.

Delivery Options:

  • Webinar: Live, instructor-led session – $25

Tools for Effective Inspection Report Writing (100185)

This hands-on workshop teaches the fundamentals of effective inspection report writing. Participants will analyze examples and practice improving their reports.

Delivery Options:

  • Webinar: Live, instructor-led session – $25

Inspections Best Practices (100188)

This interactive workshop provides safety codes officers with practical tools and strategies to perform efficient, accurate, and successful site inspections

Delivery Options:

  • Webinar: Live, instructor-led session – $25

Orders: Progressive Compliance Enforcement (100237)

This workshop explores the purpose, creation, and enforcement of orders. Participants will learn the essential steps for issuing, serving, monitoring, and following up on orders effectively.

Delivery Options:

  • Webinar: Live, instructor-led session – $50

Recommended Workshops

For Safety Codes Officers

The following courses address common gaps in safety codes officer knowledge identified by our stakeholders.

  • Tools for Effective Inspection Report Writing (100185)
  • Variances: Gearing Up for Innovation and Safety (100187)
  • Inspections Best Practices (100188)

For Municipality and Agency Staff

The following courses can help the staff of accredited organizations better understand the structure of the safety codes system and the roles and responsibilities of the individuals who work in it:

  • Permit Issuers (100180)
  • Quality Management Plan Training (100181)