Building Dept Director: Policy, Compliance, Leadership

Zohorecruit; Surrey; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

destinationone Consulting, Surrey Inner Northwest, Canada, seeks a Building Department Manager/Director to oversee the operations of the building department, ensuring compliance with codes, regulations, and safety standards, and guiding timely project approvals across jurisdictions.

You will lead staff, develop and enforce policies, review plans, permits, and inspections, coordinate with other departments, monitor performance, and present reports, budgets, and recommendations to municipal

Qualifications

• Relevant certification or diploma in Building Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a management or leadership role within a building department or related area.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills with experience in managing teams and departmental operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for addressing building and regulatory issues.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with municipal officials and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the building department, including supervising staff and operations.
• Develop, implement, and enforce policies to ensure code compliance and safety.
• Oversee review and approval of building plans, permits, and inspections.
• Coordinate with other municipal departments and stakeholders on approvals.
• Monitor and evaluate departmental performance and drive efficiency.
• Provide leadership, training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Prepare and present reports, budgets, and recommendations to authorities.
• Stay informed about changes in building codes, regulations, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Certification or Diploma in Building Management or Public Administration

Job description

destinationone Consulting, Surrey Inner Northwest, Canada, seeks a Building Department Manager/Director to oversee the operations of the building department, ensuring compliance with codes, regulations, and safety standards, and guiding timely project approvals across jurisdictions.

You will lead staff, develop and enforce policies, review plans, permits, and inspections, coordinate with other departments, monitor performance, and present reports, budgets, and recommendations to municipal