BAND 4 - Director, Building Codes and Standards

Director, Building Codes and Standards
Management Band 4

This position is excluded from union membership.
This posting is to establish an eligibility list to fill similar current and/or future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
There is currently one (1) temporary opportunity for one (1) year.

Bring your vision, leadership and passion for innovation in the construction sector to this important role

Building construction accounted for approximately $20 billion of Provincial GDP and $30 billion of investment in 2019. It is among the top contributors of goods-producing industries, outranking mining, oil and gas extraction, forestry, agriculture and manufacturing industries.

The Building & Safety Standards Branch creates the policy and regulatory environment within which this key industry operates. We do this by enacting codes and standards and by stewarding industry partners, other Ministries, inter-provincial and territorial counterparts and other levels of government that influence or regulate what is often referred to as “the built environment.”

The Branch also plays a key role balancing stakeholder interests in social and economic policy issues by establishing appropriate regulatory measures for newly constructed buildings, existing buildings and technical systems in areas such as safety, accessibility for persons with disabilities, energy and water efficiency, community resiliency via earthquake resistance and climate action, and competency requirements for certain professions.

The Director is responsible for strategic policy pertaining to the building regulatory system and ensuring that acceptable standards of health, safety, fire and structural protection, accessibility and energy and water efficiency in buildings are established and maintained primarily through building codes and related regulations.

The position leads strategic policy projects and initiatives that respond to government mandates and emerging issues for the building regulatory system including the renewal of existing buildings, implementation of codes and standards, compliance and enforcement by qualified building officials, assurance by registered professionals, innovation in design (including use of mass-timber materials), climate action (mitigation and adaptation), and facilitation of market transformation through partnerships and leadership initiatives of local and First Nation governments.

A member of the Branch Management Team, the position shares responsibility for employee engagement, supervision and coaching, implements the Branch Strategic Plan, prioritizes project and process activities, allocates human resources in a “matrix” staffing environment, upholds quality management, and provides strategic direction for corporate functions of the Branch.

The position is a stakeholder engagement specialist, consulting and engaging organizations and key influencers in the building regulatory sphere to identify proposals that maximize the public interest in alignment with government mandates and emerging issues.

The Director leads the Strategic Policy team, supervises the Manager, Policy and Regulation and builds, maintains, and plans for the succession of the team’s core capacity and competencies, vital for the maintenance and continuous improvement of BC’s building regulatory system.

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The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For advice and guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview for this opportunity, we invite applicants to connect with the Indigenous Applicant Advisor Amanda by email: IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or by phone: 778-698-1336.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Jessica.Alexander@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to create or update your profile and how to submit your application, please refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

• A bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, building science/technology, law, public administration or related area and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Recent, related experience must include the following:

• Experience in the development/construction sector or in codes and standards development.
• Experience working with senior officials, various levels of government and industry stakeholders to provide advice and recommendations.
• Experience leading the development and implementation of strategic initiatives and policies in the public sector, in work related to construction, land use, or sustainability planning.
• Experience leading the development and analysis of legislation and regulations.
• Experience leading project teams, including supervising and coaching technical and professional staff.

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Experience in public engagement including indigenous communities.
• Experience with the development of building codes and standards.
• Experience with risk management models.
• Experience with educational program delivery.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Cover letter required: NO -Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume required: YES - A resume is required as part of your application; however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES (COMPREHENSIVE) - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

IMPORTANT:Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments.