Building Services Manager

City of Whitehorse; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Canada is seeking a Manager of Building Services to oversee building activities, manage departmental functions, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate must have a degree in a relevant field, be a Certified Building Official, and possess significant management experience. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of progressive, related experience.
• At least four years in a supervisory or management level.
• Ability to foster effective relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, coordinate, and evaluate building services activities.
• Oversee daily departmental activities and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with other governments and major developers on inspection matters.
• Recruit and direct staff; develop and control annual budgets.
• Prepare and evaluate tenders, quotations, and awards.

Skills

Excellent management track record

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Team-building abilities

Strategic operational planning

Problem-solving skills

Proven written communication skills

Proven oral communication skills

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related discipline

Certified Level 3 Building Official under BOABC or equivalent

Red seal trade certification

Job description

The Manager of Building Services, reporting to the Director of Development Services, is responsible for managing, planning, coordinating, and evaluating building services activities to ensure timely delivery for the City. This role involves managing daily departmental activities, including application and enforcement of various regulations, customer service functions, and processing building permit applications. The manager collaborates with other governments and major developers on building inspection matters, recruits and directs staff, undertakes major studies, develops strategies, and prepares and controls the department’s annual operating and capital budgets. Additionally, the manager prepares and evaluates tenders, quotations, proposal calls, and awards in accordance with the City’s Purchasing Policy, ensuring safety procedures and standards are followed.

The ideal candidate for this role should possess a degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline, and/or a red seal trade certification. They should be a Certified Level 3 Building Official under BOABC or equivalent, with a minimum of eight years of progressive, related experience, including four years in a supervisory or management level. The candidate should have an excellent management track record, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask with minimal supervision. Strong communication skills, team-building abilities, strategic operational and financial planning, and problem-solving skills are essential. The candidate should also have proven written and oral communication skills, the ability to foster effective relationships, and a Class 5 driver’s license.