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Director, Building Division

Director, Building Division

City of SurreyCity of Surrey
30+ days ago
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CA$198,645.00 yearly
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Overview

Surrey is British Columbia’s second-largest city, with a population of 591,700, and it grows by nearly 8,300 people each year. With the valued contributions of over 4,500 employees, the City of Surrey provides exceptional municipal services to residents and businesses in this thriving community. The City of Surrey is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, as well as one of Canada's Greenest Employers. It is also the only municipality to be named among Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures. Driven by core values of Community, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Service Excellence, the City of Surrey is a great place to be.

Scope

We are seeking an innovative and forward-thinking leader for the position of Director, Building Division for the City of Surrey. Reporting to the General Manager, Planning and Development, the Director of the Building Division is responsible for the direction, operation, and progress of the Building Division in the City of Surrey. The Building Division plays an essential role in ensuring the safety and energy efficiency of all residential and commercial developments within Surrey, as well as ensuring that residential and commercial builds align with the Official Community Plan.

Reporting to the General Manager, Planning and Development, the Director of the Building Division is responsible for the direction, operation, and progress of the Building Division in the City of Surrey. The Building Division plays an essential role in ensuring the safety and energy efficiency of all residential and commercial developments within Surrey, as well as ensuring that residential and commercial builds align with the Official Community Plan.

The Director of the Building Division will lead a highly motivated and dedicated team, providing coaching, mentorship, and succession planning to build capacity within the team and ensure a culture of continual improvement and customer service. By modernizing processes, upgrading technology, and implementing digitization, this key individual will strive to implement best-in-class permitting and inspection practices, thereby optimizing the overall customer experience.

As an ideal candidate, you will have a Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or a related discipline, combined with 10 years of experience in leading teams within dynamic municipal building divisions; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Professional Engineer or an Architect AIBC designation, and / or membership in the Building Officials’ Association of B.C are assets You will bring extensive expertise in administering regulations, such as relevant building codes and bylaws, while ensuring legal compliance. You will be a senior building professional with a strong understanding of construction, including principles, methods, and practices, and proven expertise in guiding complex projects and modernizing permitting and licensing processes. Innovative thinking, change management, a strong customer focus, and thoughtful leadership will define your success in this crucial role.

Join a team that is driven by meaningful work, and help build a world-class city that enhances the quality of life for its growing population. To apply online for this exciting and impactful opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter, in confidence, at http : / / careers.wmc.ca.

We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your background, leadership approaches, and passion for municipal building.

For additional information, contact Max Mollineaux : [email protected].

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Pay Band : M6

168,848 - $198,645