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Building and Business Services Department Manager (Chief Building Official)
Join our dynamic team!
Help create Kelowna as a City of the Future. Our diverse and dynamic team strives to innovate to make things better, work as one team, serve proudly, and lead responsibly. As our Building and Business Services Department Manager (Chief Building Official), you will be responsible for overseeing the administration and direction of the building plan checkers, building inspectors, plumbing and gas inspectors, business licensing team, development services clerks and One Window development technicians. These functions are accountable for the review of new permit applications, compliance monitoring and enforcement of building related health and life safety requirements in four disciplines, development of operational policies, processes, and makes final technical determinations based on the BC Building Code, Gas Act, Plumbing Code, and Safety Standard Act. You will also be responsible for leadership and transformation to a digital permitting future.
You have a bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering or a combination of comprehensive experience and a Red Seal Trade Certificate. You have Level 3 Certification of Competency from the Building Official Association for building & level 1 plumbing. You have a minimum of 10 years of progressive technical related experience and possess sound knowledge of building codes and regulations. You have considerable experience with the municipal planning, development approval process and subdivision development. You are a proven influential leader with excellent communication, teambuilding, and interpersonal skills to effectively lead a team and build strong working relationships and partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Live, work and play in one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Kelowna boasts miles of lake access, public areas and outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant downtown and cultural scene, healthy and connected neighbourhoods, and a world-renowned College and University. You are only a quick link to the world via the Kelowna International Airport. Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work-life balance and career and professional development. This exempt position offers a salary range of $139,400 to $162,600, employer-paid comprehensive benefits, an earned day off program, paid vacation and one of Canada’s top pension plans.
Apply online at Kelowna.ca/Careers by July 2, 2024
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
Job Experience: 5 years or more
Rate: $139,400.00 to $162,600.00 Year
