Chief Executive Officer & Registrar

Architectural Institute of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 207,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body in Vancouver seeks a Chief Executive Officer & Registrar to lead its mandate in public interest and regulatory excellence. The role involves strategic oversight, relationship management with stakeholders, and improving organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of professional regulation, and experience in similar complex environments. The position offers an annual salary range of $207,000 – $258,000 with a competitive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Experience leading within a public interest organization, regulatory body, or complex environment.
• A proven track record of building inclusive teams.
• Deep understanding of professional regulation responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization to fulfill its public interest mandate and advance regulatory excellence.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for operations.
• Shape the future of professional regulation at provincial and national levels.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication skills

Operational judgement

Policy acumen

Team building

Job description

Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Chief Executive Officer & Registrar

Vancouver, BC

The Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing the profession of architecture in British Columbia, operating under the authority of the Professional Governance Act (PGA). In the interest of public protection, the AIBC regulates the profession through a modern and responsive regulatory framework that ensures accountability, transparency, and excellence in architectural practice.

Reporting to the Board, the Chief Executive Officer & Registrar leads the organization in fulfilling its public interest mandate and advancing regulatory excellence. This role provides strategic direction and oversight for AIBC’s operations, working closely with an experienced executive team that supports both regulatory functions and corporate operations. As Registrar, the CEO also carries out statutory duties under legislation and bylaws that govern the profession in BC.

The CEO serves as the primary liaison with Registrants, government, and sector partners and plays a key role in shaping the future of professional regulation; both provincially and nationally. Internally, the CEO is responsible for stewarding a healthy organizational culture, guiding strategic and financial planning, modernizing systems and processes, and ensuring strong risk and succession management practices are in place.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and collaborative executive with experience leading within a public interest organization, regulatory body, or similarly complex environment. They are a confident communicator and trusted leader, known for building inclusive teams and fostering productive relationships with government, Boards, and peer regulators. With a commitment to excellence in governance and organizational effectiveness, they bring sound operational judgement, policy acumen, and a deep understanding of the responsibilities and nuances of professional regulation.

The targeted salary range for this position is $207,000 – $258,000 annually, supplemented by a competitive total rewards package.

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