Manager of Housing Construction Permits

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision care

Pension plan

Maternity/Parental leave

Education and staff development

Job summary

The City of Winnipeg is seeking a Manager of Housing Construction Permits to lead the Housing Permits Branch, oversee inspections and plan examinations, and coordinate with zoning, water, and public works teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Architecture, nine years in construction, and strong leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills. Flexible and remote work options may be available, with core hours 8:30 to 4:30, five days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Nine years construction experience.
• Experience with code enforcement and bylaws.
• Supervisory experience leading operations/workflow and staff.

Responsibilities

• Strategic management of the Housing Permit Process to improve future operations and achieve long term goals.
• Overall direction and leadership of the Housing Permits Branch operations.
• Provide leadership of employees through guidance, workforce planning, performance management, training and safety.
• Code interpretation and coordination between Plan Examination and Inspections units.
• Coordinate key problem permit and enforcement situations and unusual or complex permits.
• Represent the Division on housing and enforcement issues and liaise with politicians, media and industry.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manager of Housing Construction Permits

Recruitment Details

Manager of Housing Construction Permits

Department: Development and Inspections, Planning Property and Development

Designated Work Location: 4 th floor - 65 Garry Street - Remote with designated work location

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Salary: $103,709.97 - $139,502.21 annually, W.A.P.S.O. Grade 6

Employee Group: W.A.P.S.O.

Posting No.: 127337

Closing Date: September 14, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available ; subject to review and approval .Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, consideration will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Responsibilities

• Industry training and pre-permit application communication,


• Permit intake,


• Developing and monitoring service level agreements for all areas involved in review and application processing such as Zoning, Water & Waste, Public Works, and Waterways,


• The Housing plan examination unit,


• Housing permit issuance,


• Housing inspections,


• The Existing Buildings (By-law 4304) inspections branch and development program.

Additionally, the position acts as the de facto chief building official for all Housing (single family, duplexes, and multi-family buildings without shared exists) buildings in the city. The Manager has direct authority for all Housing plan examinations and inspections as well as the Existing Buildings program responsible for enforcing By-law 4304. This includes Housing plan review and designs for all of the Housing structures built and altered in the City of Winnipeg and the follow-up inspections programs to ensure fire and life safety through compliance with various bylaws, codes and regulations.

The Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, planning, implementation, evaluation, and improvements within the Branch and directs a variety of disciplines related to building construction including building, electrical, plumbing, and structural.

As the Manager of Housing Construction Permits, your duties will include:

• Strategic management of the Housing Permit Process to improve future operations and achieve long term business goals, strategy and mission of the organization.


• Overall direction and leadership of the Housing Permits Branch operations to ensure deliverables, goals, and objectives are achieved to fulfill mandates.


• Provide leadership of employees through effective guidance and direction, workforce planning, labour relations, performance management, recruitment/selection, training and health and safety.


• Code Interpretation and Coordination / Consistency: Coordination of communication and consistency between Plan Examination and Inspections Units regarding code interpretation, alternative solutions and handoff of permit information to facilitate inspections. Final decision for the Branch on a variety of technical issues, including alternative solutions/equivalents.


• Coordination of key problem permit and enforcement situations and unusual or complex permits.


• Represent the Division on Housing and legal enforcement issues, developing, evaluating and amending Codes and By-Laws as required.Responsible for administrative and divisional engagement and serves as liaison to politicians, media and the industry.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or Architecture (Master's level preferred), or Specified Scope of Practice Engineer Licence related to building code or Bachelor's Degree with a strong administration management background. Other combinations of equivalent education, training and experience may be considered. Must be eligible for and maintain membership in applicable association i.e. EGM, MAA, CTTAM


• Must have nine (9) years construction experience, code and bylaw enforcement.


• Supervisory experience including leading, organizing, and directing operations/workflow and staff; preferably in a unionized environment.


• Experience with strategic planning at a senior level, including managing complex organizational change and determining and setting priorities based on organizational mandates and initiatives.


• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the civic organization, external contacts, and the public with tact and diplomacy.


• Strong organizational skills; ability to adapt to unforeseen changes in schedule and interruptions, establish priorities and meet deadlines and deliver results.


• Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions to problems using creativity, reasoning, experiences and information/resources.


• Applied knowledge of new public management principles, alternative service delivery approaches and business and strategic planning processes.


• Demonstrated thorough knowledge, the ability to interpret code enforcement principles and regulations, city by-laws, provincial codes and building plans/specifications.


• Knowledge of all aspects of building, code analysis and design.


• Thorough knowledge of the Manitoba Building Code, Manitoba Plumbing Code, Manitoba Fire Code, Winnipeg Electrical Bylaw, Winnipeg Building Bylaw, Residential Buildings Fire Safety Bylaw, and related standards and regulations.


• Thorough knowledge of methods of building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical construction, maintenance, installation practices, and materials.


• Political acumen with the ability to use sound judgement and keen insight when providing advice to senior leaders, officials and the media on widely diverse, complex and politically sensitive issues.


• Solid business acumen to understand the industry and business/competitive environment within which the organization operates to align strategic business goals, make decisions in consideration of impact to community and improve overall organizational performance.


• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written); able to communicate, facilitate and collaborate with all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders and make formal public presentations.


• Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and Outlook.


• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.


• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.


• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5F Manitoba Driver's License.The successful applicant will be required to provide a driver's notice in force document upon request.

Position Reports To: Manager of Commercial Construction

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.