Manager, Building and Inspections
Top Benefits
About the role
Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Designated one of BC’s Top Employers for six years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package including a nine-day fortnight and hybrid work options. This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action. Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an exceptional place to work. If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.
The District is looking for an experienced and innovative professional to join our Development Services department as a Manager, Building and Inspections. As Chief Building Official , you will manage the operations of a busy department of 20+ staff engaged in permitting, inspection and plan review related activities while leading the transformation of the department away from paper based manual systems to digitized processes for plans submission and review (DAPR lead). You will be instrumental in the implementation of the District’s Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) taking a lead role in initiatives such as implementing the Energy Step Code, developing policy and bylaws for a sustainable approach to construction and demolition waste and exploring opportunities to promote low-carbon fuel-switching in existing buildings and tracking and reporting embodied carbon in new construction.
As a seasoned leader with exceptional communication skills and innovative ideas you will inspire collaboration, creativity and professionalism in your teams and provide key focus on process efficiency and service delivery. You will use your professional knowledge of the BC Building Code and other building regulations to provide technical input to the permit review and approval process, support inspections during construction and authorize final occupancy approval including resolving related disputes or issues.
You have thorough knowledge of construction best practices, building science and a proven ability to analyse, interpret, problem solve and make sound, reasoned and practical decisions on a range of complex and possibly contentious technical issues related to code and zoning. You have excellent interpersonal and technical report writing skills and the ability to deliver informative presentations to a range of stakeholders including senior management and Council. An inclusive leader, you are committed to innovative practices with an emphasis on customer service.
Qualifications
You have a University degree in Architecture or Engineering with a Professional designation or are a Registered Building Official and have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in progressively senior positions, in regulatory review and approval of all types of buildings (Part 3 and Part 9) and associated inspections, ideally within the public sector. A valid BC Driver’s Licence is required for this position, membership in BOABC (Level 3) or Exempt Professional under the Building Act.
Details
Salary: The annual pay range for this exempt position is $155,083.45 to $172,268.
Hours of Work: 35-hour work week.
Apply
The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we’re looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, we would like to hear from you. Please apply on-line at https://careers.dnv.org by September 19, 2025 , to be considered.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when we contact you.
We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.
About District of North Vancouver
Stretching from Deep Cove in the east to the Capilano River Canyon in the west, we are an innovative municipal government that maintains and enhances the quality of life for our residents and businesses.
A flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, we offer exciting career options, professional development opportunities, and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Come and contribute to making the District of North Vancouver a great place to live, work and play for generations to come.
Manager, Building and Inspections
Top Benefits
About the role
Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Designated one of BC’s Top Employers for six years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package including a nine-day fortnight and hybrid work options. This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action. Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an exceptional place to work. If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.
The District is looking for an experienced and innovative professional to join our Development Services department as a Manager, Building and Inspections. As Chief Building Official , you will manage the operations of a busy department of 20+ staff engaged in permitting, inspection and plan review related activities while leading the transformation of the department away from paper based manual systems to digitized processes for plans submission and review (DAPR lead). You will be instrumental in the implementation of the District’s Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) taking a lead role in initiatives such as implementing the Energy Step Code, developing policy and bylaws for a sustainable approach to construction and demolition waste and exploring opportunities to promote low-carbon fuel-switching in existing buildings and tracking and reporting embodied carbon in new construction.
As a seasoned leader with exceptional communication skills and innovative ideas you will inspire collaboration, creativity and professionalism in your teams and provide key focus on process efficiency and service delivery. You will use your professional knowledge of the BC Building Code and other building regulations to provide technical input to the permit review and approval process, support inspections during construction and authorize final occupancy approval including resolving related disputes or issues.
You have thorough knowledge of construction best practices, building science and a proven ability to analyse, interpret, problem solve and make sound, reasoned and practical decisions on a range of complex and possibly contentious technical issues related to code and zoning. You have excellent interpersonal and technical report writing skills and the ability to deliver informative presentations to a range of stakeholders including senior management and Council. An inclusive leader, you are committed to innovative practices with an emphasis on customer service.
Qualifications
You have a University degree in Architecture or Engineering with a Professional designation or are a Registered Building Official and have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in progressively senior positions, in regulatory review and approval of all types of buildings (Part 3 and Part 9) and associated inspections, ideally within the public sector. A valid BC Driver’s Licence is required for this position, membership in BOABC (Level 3) or Exempt Professional under the Building Act.
Details
Salary: The annual pay range for this exempt position is $155,083.45 to $172,268.
Hours of Work: 35-hour work week.
Apply
The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we’re looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, we would like to hear from you. Please apply on-line at https://careers.dnv.org by September 19, 2025 , to be considered.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when we contact you.
We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.
About District of North Vancouver
Stretching from Deep Cove in the east to the Capilano River Canyon in the west, we are an innovative municipal government that maintains and enhances the quality of life for our residents and businesses.
A flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, we offer exciting career options, professional development opportunities, and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Come and contribute to making the District of North Vancouver a great place to live, work and play for generations to come.