Senior Director, Building Codes & Residential Construction

Canadian Home Builders' Association; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Home Builders' Association is seeking a Senior Director, Technical Affairs to lead its building science and regulatory function. You will provide executive leadership, oversee a team, and shape policy across national codes and standards to advance the residential construction industry.

The role reports to the CEO and collaborates with governments, regulators, and industry partners. Based in Ottawa, the position emphasizes strategic advocacy and robust technical guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a technical or regulatory team.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and standards.
• Strategic leadership in a national association context.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership to CHBA’s technical team for building science, codes, standards and regulation.
• Oversee research, innovation and modular construction initiatives.
• Provide policy and technical advice to CHBA’s leadership and coordinate with provincial and local HBAs.

Skills

Executive leadership

Building science

Codes & standards

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Canadian Home Builders' Association is seeking a Senior Director, Technical Affairs to lead its building science and regulatory function. You will provide executive leadership, oversee a team, and shape policy across national codes and standards to advance the residential construction industry.

The role reports to the CEO and collaborates with governments, regulators, and industry partners. Based in Ottawa, the position emphasizes strategic advocacy and robust technical guidance.