Director, Registration and Licensing

RiseMe; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 128,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

Public Service Pension Plan

Extended health and dental

EFAP

Transit pass

Hybrid work environment

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

The Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) in Vancouver seeks a Director, Registration and Licensing to lead registration and licensing programs for architects, associates, firms and temporary licensees. You will ensure compliance with the Professional Governance Act, Board policy, and mobility agreements while guiding a collaborative, high-performing team.

This permanent, full-time role requires strategic oversight, policy development, and strong stakeholder engagement to advance

Qualifications

• University degree in public policy, public administration or governance.
• Master’s in Public Policy (MPP), MBA or MA is an asset.
• 7+ years of management experience at mid-to-senior levels.
• Knowledge of governance of self-regulating professions in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Direct development and improvement of departmental policies, procedures and systems.
• Provide leadership for registration and licensing standard pathways.
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies in Canada, the USA and internationally.
• Serve as Senior Staff Representative for credentials committee and related activities.
• Prepare policy, compliance and strategic submissions for the Board.
• Advise on MRA programs and alternative qualification programs (BEFA/BEA).
• Monitor timelines and adapt workflows to meet operational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Policy knowledge

Regulatory expertise

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Public policy/public administration degree

Job description

From coast to coast to coast, the Architectural Institute of British Columbia ("AIBC") is grateful to live, learn and work on the traditional and ancestral territories of the Indigenous Peoples who have been and continue to be the stewards of the land. The AIBC head office is located on xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) nations lands, in Coast Salish Territory.

The AIBC is seeking a Director, Registration and Licensing to join our dedicated and high-performing team. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer & Registrar, this permanent, full-time position is an exciting opportunity for a regulatory professional who is passionate about advancing registration and licensing programs for architectural professionals in the province of British Columbia. The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight of all registration and licensing activities, ensuring alignment with the Strategic Plan, Board Policy, and the AIBC’s mandate and vision. This role is well suited for a collaborative and highly organized professional who excels at balancing strategic priorities and is motivated by contributing to the regulation of the profession in the public interest.

About Us

The AIBC is a professional regulator with the mandate to regulate the profession of architecture in British Columbia in the interest of the public. The AIBC was established in 1920 by provincial statute, and since 2023, has governed the profession under the authority of the Professional Governance Act. The AIBC provides flexible working arrangements and has adopted a hybrid working environment where most staff split their time between the AIBC offices and working remotely. Our dog-friendly office is located in a heritage building in downtown Vancouver, and near a variety of excellent cultural, restaurant and commuter options.

About the Role

As a member of the management team, the Director, Registration and Licensing serves a key leadership role in guiding, upholding, and overseeing the standards of registration for architects, associates, architectural firms, and temporary licensees in British Columbia. The position ensures that operational protocols meet the regulatory requirements under the Professional Governance Act and other statutory obligations, adhere to Board policy, and comply with inter-jurisdictional registration and mobility agreements at the provincial, national, and international level.

The core responsibilities include:

• Direct the development and improvement of departmental policies, procedures and systems through research, interpretation and preparation of proposals, and project management
• Provide leadership and oversight for registration and licensing standard pathways to registration
• Liaise with regulatory counterparts in Canada and the USA, as well as internationally through the Regulatory Organizations of Architecture in Canada (ROAC), its committees, and the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB)
• Act as the Senior Staff Representative (SSR) for the statutory Credentials Committee including agenda-setting, preparing submissions and reports, crafting motions, providing advice on registration and licensing issues, and supporting their decision-making process
• Prepare registration and licensing related recommendations, compliance reporting, policy and strategic submissions and communication updates for the Board
• Serve as the primary internal and external resource regarding AIBC registration under the Mutual Recognition Agreement ("MRA") programs
• Serve as the primary internal and external resource for enquiries regarding the alternative qualifications programs (such as the Broadly Experience Foreign Trained Architect (BEFA) program, and Broadly Experience Architect (BEA) program)
• Provide advice and subject matter expertise to management and the Board in ensuring that registration and licensing strategies, plans and supporting activities are consistent with the AIBC’s mandate and vision
• Monitor the progress of operational plans and protocols, coordinating actions to ensure timelines are met and facilitating adaptive measures to streamline workflow

About You

We are seeking an experienced professional who brings a forward-thinking leadership orientation, with a long-term perspective focused on sustainability, continuous improvement, and experience providing high-quality policy and program advice.

Specifically, we are looking for a professional with:

• A recognized university degree in public policy, public administration and governance, business administration, administrative law, or a related field
• Master’s in Public Policy (MPP), Master of Business Administration (MBA), or Master of Arts (MA), an asset
• 7+ years of management experience, with at least 5 years at the mid-to-senior management level
• Extensive knowledge of the governance of self-regulating professions in Canada, including expectations for transparency, fairness and accountability
• Confident, experienced senior manager with a strong track record in developing, implementing, maintaining, and supervising a broad range of policies and programs
• Knowledge of relevant current and emerging regulatory and/or reciprocity issues and trends, an asset
• Exceptional and articulate written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborator, recognized for partnering with other departments to advocate for courses of action that advance the mission of the organization
• Ability to focus on results, deliver consistently, follow through on commitments, and manage priorities, and ability to coach and model to others to do the same

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a collaborative culture, flexible work arrangements, meaningful work, and the opportunity to make a lasting organizational impact.

• Starting salary range: $128,000–$161,000 annually
• Four weeks of vacation to start
• Membership in the Public Service Pension Plan
• Extended health and dental coverage
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Subsidized transit pass
• Hybrid work environment
• Dog-friendly office in downtown Vancouver (heritage building)

Due to an expected high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that testing and assessments may be included as part of the later stages in this recruitment process.

To support a work environment that reflects inclusion, innovation, and the diversity of our communities, women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse gender identity or expression, persons with disabilities, and others who may wish to enthusiastically contribute to the work of the AIBC, are encouraged to apply.

Please let us know if you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process.

Collection Notice

The information in your application is collected under the authority of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act c.165, s.26, and will be used to process your employment application. If you have questions about the collection and use of this information, please contact the AIBC’s People Operations department by phone at 604.683.8588 or by email at [e-mail]. As a public body under the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection and Privacy Act, the AIBC provides security and confidentiality of your personal information.