destinationone Consulting | Direct Placement Building Department Manager/Director

Surrey Inner Northwest, Canada | Posted on 09/08/2025 destinationone Consulting specializes in recruitment across diverse sectors, including Healthcare, Health Tech, Government, Municipalities, Non-Profits, Legal, Public Accounting, Food and more. We are proactively building a data bank for opportunities in these fields. By applying, you ensure our recruiters can quickly match you with suitable roles when they arise. Location:

Various locations across

British Columbia

As aBuilding Department Manager/Director, you will oversee and manage theoperations of the building department to ensure compliance with building codes,regulations, and safety standards. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring theefficient operation of the department and the successful execution of buildingprojects within the jurisdiction. KeyResponsibilities: Lead and manage the buildingdepartment, including supervising staff, overseeing departmentaloperations, and ensuring effective performance. Develop, implement, andenforce policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance withbuilding codes, regulations, and safety standards. Oversee the review andapproval of building plans, permits, and inspections to ensure adherenceto local codes and regulations. Coordinate with othermunicipal departments, agencies,



and stakeholders to address and resolvebuilding-related issues and facilitate project approvals. Monitor and evaluatedepartmental performance, identify areas for improvement, and implementstrategies to enhance efficiency and service delivery. Provide leadership andsupport to department staff, including training, mentoring, and performancemanagement. Prepare and present reports,budgets, and recommendations to municipal authorities and stakeholdersregarding building department activities and initiatives. Stay informed about changes in building codes,regulations, and industry best practices to ensure departmental practices areup-to-date and effective.

Requirements

Relevant certification ordiploma in Building Management, Public Administration, or a related field. Proven experience in a management or leadership role within a building department or relatedarea, with a strong understanding of building codes and regulations. Excellent leadership andorganizational skills with experience in managing teams and departmentaloperations. Robust analytical andproblem-solving skills for addressing complex building and regulatoryissues. Effective communicationskills for interacting with municipal officials, stakeholders, and thepublic. Ability to develop and implement policies,procedures, and strategic plans to improve departmental performance.

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📌 Building Department Manager/Director (Surrey)
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📍 Surrey