Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards
- Full-time
Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards – City of Toronto
About The City of Toronto
Toronto isn’t just Canada’s largest city; it’s a world-class metropolis, a hub of culture and commerce, and one of the most diverse cities on the planet.
Home to 2.9 million residents who speak more than 180 languages, Toronto is consistently ranked among the world’s most livable cities.
As the fourth-largest government in Canada, the City delivers services that shape daily life, through public safety, transportation, libraries, parks, housing, and more.
Toronto is a global leader in urban innovation, equity, and inclusion, and now, you can help shape its future.
The Opportunity
The City of Toronto searching for a visionary and strategic leader to become its next Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards (MLS) .
This role sits at the heart of building safe, vibrant, and well-regulated communities.
This is not just about compliance, it’s about creating a modern, people-centred licensing and enforcement system that reflects the values of fairness, inclusion, and service excellence in one of the world’s most dynamic urban centres.
As Executive Director, you will oversee a division that :
- Drives Toronto’s economy through business licensing and permitting.
- Safeguards communities through fair and effective by-law enforcement.
- Provides compassionate care through animal services and sheltering.
- Shapes the future by modernizing regulations and policies to reflect emerging needs and realities.
- Delivers service excellence that residents, businesses, and stakeholders can count on.
Key Responsibilities
As a trusted senior leader in the City, you will :
What You Bring
The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with deep experience in regulatory, licensing, or enforcement environments, ideally within municipal or public sector settings. You bring :
If you are a strategic thinker, change leader, and passionate public servant ready to shape how Toronto delivers one of its most critical services, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world—and we are committed to building a workforce that reflects that.
The City is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion at all levels.
Accessibility
We are committed to barrier-free recruitment and employment practices under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Please let us know if you require any accommodations, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
How to Apply
To explore this exciting opportunity, please contact :
Patrick Rowan, Partner
Feldman Daxon Partners
E : prowan@feldmandaxon.com
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