Message from the Chair, Board of Directors, and the President and CEO
Message from the Chair
I am pleased to present the 2021 Safety Codes Council Business Plan, which represents the first year of our five-year strategic cycle. In 2021, the Board is presenting a single-year Business Plan to allow for flexibility in the face of the uncertainty brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In developing the Strategic Plan, the Board has had the opportunity to consult with numerous stakeholders across regions and industries. We learned that, in addition to the disruptions brought by economic uncertainty and rapidly advancing technology, there are many opportunities to build a safety codes system that effectively meets the challenges of a changing world. As a result of this consultation, six Strategic Pillars were identified. These pillars will position the Council as a modern regulator and help us develop the resources needed to make effective decisions and develop programming that addresses the evolving needs of the safety codes system.
This plan includes ten initiatives that will advance the Council’s new strategic direction. In 2021, the Council will focus on evaluating and improving services, and laying the groundwork for an increasingly data-driven, outcomes-based approach to regulation. The work that is done this year will improve the Council’s access to system data, which will inform decision making going forward, and promote collaboration and information sharing with our stakeholders.
As the safety codes system moves forward, the Council is committed to a transparent approach to planning and reporting to ensure that our objectives align with system goals. We will continue to provide support and guidance to our stakeholders, working together in order to keep Albertans safe in the built environment.
Kevin Griffiths
Chair, Board of Directors
Message from the President and CEO
As Albertans feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing economic uncertainty, the Safety Codes Council has an important role to play, supporting our partners in effectively using system resources to ensure the continued safety of Alberta’s built environment.
In 2021, the Council will continue our focus on reducing red tape. We will look for efficiencies in our processes, improving access for clients, and creating more administrative certainty for system users. We will develop a storage tank systems management program that meets the needs of owners, contractors, and municipalities, ensuring that we act as a responsive authority in unaccredited areas of the province. We will evaluate our training and certification programs, identifying improvements that address the emerging needs of the system. And, we will strengthen and expand engagement with our stakeholders, working together to build on the strength of Alberta’s safety codes system.
The Council’s mandate touches on so many industries that are key to Alberta’s economic recovery. As we move forward into 2021, we are committed to providing the support, guidance, and leadership necessary to encourage innovation, foster public confidence, and ensure that Albertans remain safe in their built environment.
Amina Deiab
President and CEO