Senior Building and Licensing Official

Improved vacation package, 3 weeks prorated in 1st year/4 weeks vacation at 2 years, excellent benefits, numerous employee wellness incentives, an earned time off program and professional development opportunities. Build your future with a City who was proudly presented the BC Municipal Safety Association Organizational Safety Excellence Award for leadership, dedication, and diligence in creating a safer and healthier workplace.

The Senior Building and Licensing Official provides leadership, guidance, and oversight to building officials and business licensing staff, supporting technical development, onboarding, and performance management.

This role coordinates daily operations, including scheduling and workload distribution, to ensure efficient and accurate service delivery.

Acting as a subject matter expert, the incumbent interprets and applies municipal bylaws and building codes, reviews complex plans, issues permits and conducts inspections as needed.

The position also supports process improvements, policy and bylaw development, and data-driven decision-making, while ensuring staff remain current with legislative changes.

Responsibilities include overseeing investigations and enforcement related to non-compliance, preparing reports for Council, liaising with the community, and resolving conflicts in a fair and consistent manner, all while adhering to established safety regulations and departmental standards.

Level III Certified, Plumbing Officials Association of B.C.