Executive Director, Building & Chief Building Official - City of Toronto
Phelps Group -Toronto, ON, Canada
Toronto is Canada’s largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. Consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities, we are a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture.
About the Role
The Executive Director, Building & Chief Building Official provides strategic leadership to ensure all newly constructed commercial and residential buildings meet provincial and municipal standards and regulations. This role oversees the issuance of licenses and permits for construction in Toronto, ensuring compliance with technical standards and regulatory frameworks. Reporting to the Deputy City Manager, the Executive Director drives operational excellence, policy development, and service improvements to support the city’s growth and development.
Key Responsibilities
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a visionary and results-oriented leader with a proven track record in managing regulatory compliance, policy development, and operational oversight within a large organization. They demonstrate expertise in stakeholder engagement, financial management, and driving performance improvement while ensuring alignment with government standards and priorities. The candidate is skilled in building collaborative partnerships, leading change initiatives, and navigating complex regulatory environments to achieve organizational goals. Beyond the core role, the successful individual will be a key member of the Development and Growth team helping with key Council priorities such as the Housing Crisis. Passion and progressiveness is how this individual should be describe in balancing their need to ensure compliance and challenge the status quo and create excitement and motivate the division.
Qualifications
To apply to this role, submit your application to Phelps by clicking "Apply" below.
Application deadline : Monday February 24th, 2025
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Executive Director, Building & Chief Building Official - City of Toronto • Toronto, ON, Canada