Director Road Safety Registration and Licensing
Top Benefits
About the role
We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. Should you require any accommodations, including alternative interview formats, assistance with online assessments, or an ASL interpreter, throughout the application or hiring process, please email your request to accessibility_services@icbc.com – we are committed to ensuring an accessible experience for all candidates. At ICBC, we strive to build diverse teams which reflect the communities we serve. To support this, we’ve created two talent communities for Indigenous Peoples and People with Disabilities. By joining one of these communities, you’ll connect with our recruitment team who will guide you through the application process and help you explore opportunities at ICBC. Of course, you’re welcome to apply for jobs at ICBC whether or not you join a talent community. We look forward to hearing from you!
Position Highlights
The Director Road Safety Registration & Licensing, reporting to Vice President Insurance & Chief Actuary, plays a key role within the Insurance Division by providing strategic and operational leadership for ICBC's road safety, vehicle registration, licensing policy, and specialty vehicle services portfolios. The role is accountable for developing and executing road safety strategies, overseeing the administration of vehicle registration and licensing programs, shaping policy and regulatory initiatives, and ensuring efficient delivery of specialized registration services. This role leads a multidisciplinary team, partners with government and industry to advance ICBC’s road safety and vehicle licensing and registration goals, drive innovation and change throughout the province as well as provide an active voice in cross jurisdictional forums, maintains our operational excellence, and drives public safety outcomes aligned with ICBC’s corporate strategy. In addition, this leadership role will ensure ICBC is on the leading edge of understanding emerging trends in road safety and continually improves and enhances ICBC’s programs. The role works closely with the provincial and municipal governments and key partners, including national and cross-jurisdictional associations and forums that shape road safety, transportation policy, and motor vehicle administration across Canada.
Main responsibilities are
Provides executive leadership for ICBC's road safety and vehicle registration and licensing portfolios, establishing strategic direction, priorities, governance, and performance expectations aligned with corporate and public safety objectives. Leads and develops a team of Leaders and technical experts responsible for road safety improvement programs and operations, registration, licensing, and specialty vehicle programs, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning. Leads the Corporation’s Safe and Sustainable Mobility Strategy, setting the strategic direction and vision, including a comprehensive data and partnership strategy, to enable teams to deliver meaningful improvements in road safety and strengthen ICBC’s role as a major contributor to transportation safety. Directs organizational planning, workforce strategy, succession planning, and resource allocation to ensure the department has the talent, capability, and capacity to meet current and future business needs. Empowers leaders and teams to deliver high-quality, efficient, and compliant services while achieving operational, financial, customer, and public safety objectives. Sponsors and champions transformational change initiatives across the portfolio, building team readiness and capability to adapt to evolving business, regulatory, and customer requirements. Guides the development of registration and licensing policies, legislative proposals, and regulatory initiatives, ensuring teams provide strategic advice that supports government, organizational, divisional and departmental decision-making as appropriate. Creates an environment that promotes data-informed decision-making, innovation, research, and continuous improvement by leveraging analytics, industry best practices, and emerging trends to enhance program effectiveness and customer experience. Builds and maintains strategic relationships with government, law enforcement, municipalities, industry partners, and community organizations, while supporting leaders and teams in advancing shared public safety and policy objectives. Serves as a key member of the leadership team, providing executive advice and thought leadership on road safety, registration, licensing, and transportation policy matters, while leading organizational change and strengthening workforce capability to support long-term business success.
Position Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, transportation, public policy, social sciences, engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred). Industry expertise: 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience in insurance, road safety, transportation, public policy, registration and licensing, or a related field, including responsibility for strategy, operations, policy, external relations, and organizational transformation within a complex regulatory or public service environment. Proven ability to apply knowledge of road safety, crash prevention, behavioural change strategies, and evidence-based program development. Understanding of vehicle registration and licensing programs, regulatory frameworks, legislation, and public policy development. Demonstrated understanding of government processes and the intersection of policy, operations, and public service delivery. Knowledge of strategic planning, operational leadership, business transformation, workforce planning, financial management, project management, organizational design, and change leadership principles to lead large-scale initiatives and sustain results. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence external partners, build alignment, and drive change across government, industry, and public audiences by translating complex and sensitive issues into clear, compelling advice and messages. Strong negotiation and influencing skills to build consensus and advance strategic priorities across diverse groups. Proven conflict resolution and relationship-building skills to navigate competing priorities, sensitive issues, and complex interest-holder environments. Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire large multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Strong strategic thinking, systems thinking, critical analysis, and decision-making skills to address complex business, regulatory, and public safety challenges. Ability to operate effectively in a high-profile, politically sensitive, and publicly accountable environment, exercising sound judgment and executive-level influence.
About us
At ICBC, it’s our job to make sure the car insurance system works for all British Columbians, today and in the future. Check out our ICBC Year in Review 2025 to learn more about what we've accomplished! If you want to make the most of your skills and expertise while growing your career, we want you. A career at ICBC is an opportunity to be part of a talented, diverse and inclusive team that is driven to serve its customers and community. You can expect a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment. If you are reliable and dependable, contact us today to be part of our talented and diverse team as we work together to create an insurance system we can all be proud of. Our values guide how we interact with customers, partners, and each other. They shape our decisions and create a culture where employees feel inspired and empowered to do their best work. ICBC provides comprehensive benefit coverage to all eligible employees including a defined benefit pension plan and 4 weeks’ vacation, plus 3 Wellness Days per year.
Three options available for your health and dental coverage
Employee and Family assistance program (wellness support) Basic group life insurance Voluntary group life insurance Critical Illness insurance Sick leave plan – 100% of pay for a period of a maximum of 8 weeks Long term disability plan Pension plan – defined benefit pension plan that pays a benefit to you or your beneficiary upon termination, death, or retirement.
Collaborative: We include different perspectives to reach our common goals. Supportive: We seek to understand to meet diverse and evolving needs. Straightforward: We simplify the complex to make things easier. Knowledgeable: We gain knowledge through experience and learning to make informed decisions.
Work arrangements defined
Hybrid 8 – you will work a minimum of 8 days in a 4-week period at your primary office headquarters (typically 2 days per week). The remaining days will be remote within British Columbia. Please note there are updates to the hybrid model, starting September. This role will be moving to 3 days per week in office.
Only candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered for this position. #IND1
Not the right fit? Search for Director Road Safety Registration and Licensing jobs in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
About ICBC (Insurance Corporation of British Columbia)
We're ICBC, your provincial Crown Corporation responsible for insurance, driver licensing and road safety. At ICBC, you'll have the opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment, with benefits that support your health and wellness to help you thrive.
Why work with us? Competitive benefits to make the most of life in B.C. From health coverage to pensions, our benefits and perks provide peace of mind.
A collaborative work environment. We foster collaboration across all our teams, while valuing the unique contributions each of us can bring. Our welcoming workplace is designed to make you feel confident, comfortable and prepared to succeed.
Opportunities that advance your career. Learn new skills, take on new roles and move your career in the direction you want. At ICBC, your career is more than just your job title. We support you broadening your skill set, exploring new roles and developing a long-term plan for your professional advancement.
Rewarding work with a sense of purpose. Helping British Columbians is at the heart of everything we do. We contribute to communities across B.C. and help people get to where they need to go safely. If you thrive in a workplace that values work with a clear purpose, we invite you to join us.
Take a look at our openings on icbc.com/careers or the jobs tab on our Linkedin page.
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Director Road Safety Registration and Licensing
Top Benefits
About the role
We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. Should you require any accommodations, including alternative interview formats, assistance with online assessments, or an ASL interpreter, throughout the application or hiring process, please email your request to accessibility_services@icbc.com – we are committed to ensuring an accessible experience for all candidates. At ICBC, we strive to build diverse teams which reflect the communities we serve. To support this, we’ve created two talent communities for Indigenous Peoples and People with Disabilities. By joining one of these communities, you’ll connect with our recruitment team who will guide you through the application process and help you explore opportunities at ICBC. Of course, you’re welcome to apply for jobs at ICBC whether or not you join a talent community. We look forward to hearing from you!
Position Highlights
The Director Road Safety Registration & Licensing, reporting to Vice President Insurance & Chief Actuary, plays a key role within the Insurance Division by providing strategic and operational leadership for ICBC's road safety, vehicle registration, licensing policy, and specialty vehicle services portfolios. The role is accountable for developing and executing road safety strategies, overseeing the administration of vehicle registration and licensing programs, shaping policy and regulatory initiatives, and ensuring efficient delivery of specialized registration services. This role leads a multidisciplinary team, partners with government and industry to advance ICBC’s road safety and vehicle licensing and registration goals, drive innovation and change throughout the province as well as provide an active voice in cross jurisdictional forums, maintains our operational excellence, and drives public safety outcomes aligned with ICBC’s corporate strategy. In addition, this leadership role will ensure ICBC is on the leading edge of understanding emerging trends in road safety and continually improves and enhances ICBC’s programs. The role works closely with the provincial and municipal governments and key partners, including national and cross-jurisdictional associations and forums that shape road safety, transportation policy, and motor vehicle administration across Canada.
Main responsibilities are
Provides executive leadership for ICBC's road safety and vehicle registration and licensing portfolios, establishing strategic direction, priorities, governance, and performance expectations aligned with corporate and public safety objectives. Leads and develops a team of Leaders and technical experts responsible for road safety improvement programs and operations, registration, licensing, and specialty vehicle programs, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning. Leads the Corporation’s Safe and Sustainable Mobility Strategy, setting the strategic direction and vision, including a comprehensive data and partnership strategy, to enable teams to deliver meaningful improvements in road safety and strengthen ICBC’s role as a major contributor to transportation safety. Directs organizational planning, workforce strategy, succession planning, and resource allocation to ensure the department has the talent, capability, and capacity to meet current and future business needs. Empowers leaders and teams to deliver high-quality, efficient, and compliant services while achieving operational, financial, customer, and public safety objectives. Sponsors and champions transformational change initiatives across the portfolio, building team readiness and capability to adapt to evolving business, regulatory, and customer requirements. Guides the development of registration and licensing policies, legislative proposals, and regulatory initiatives, ensuring teams provide strategic advice that supports government, organizational, divisional and departmental decision-making as appropriate. Creates an environment that promotes data-informed decision-making, innovation, research, and continuous improvement by leveraging analytics, industry best practices, and emerging trends to enhance program effectiveness and customer experience. Builds and maintains strategic relationships with government, law enforcement, municipalities, industry partners, and community organizations, while supporting leaders and teams in advancing shared public safety and policy objectives. Serves as a key member of the leadership team, providing executive advice and thought leadership on road safety, registration, licensing, and transportation policy matters, while leading organizational change and strengthening workforce capability to support long-term business success.
Position Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, transportation, public policy, social sciences, engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred). Industry expertise: 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience in insurance, road safety, transportation, public policy, registration and licensing, or a related field, including responsibility for strategy, operations, policy, external relations, and organizational transformation within a complex regulatory or public service environment. Proven ability to apply knowledge of road safety, crash prevention, behavioural change strategies, and evidence-based program development. Understanding of vehicle registration and licensing programs, regulatory frameworks, legislation, and public policy development. Demonstrated understanding of government processes and the intersection of policy, operations, and public service delivery. Knowledge of strategic planning, operational leadership, business transformation, workforce planning, financial management, project management, organizational design, and change leadership principles to lead large-scale initiatives and sustain results. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence external partners, build alignment, and drive change across government, industry, and public audiences by translating complex and sensitive issues into clear, compelling advice and messages. Strong negotiation and influencing skills to build consensus and advance strategic priorities across diverse groups. Proven conflict resolution and relationship-building skills to navigate competing priorities, sensitive issues, and complex interest-holder environments. Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire large multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Strong strategic thinking, systems thinking, critical analysis, and decision-making skills to address complex business, regulatory, and public safety challenges. Ability to operate effectively in a high-profile, politically sensitive, and publicly accountable environment, exercising sound judgment and executive-level influence.
About us
At ICBC, it’s our job to make sure the car insurance system works for all British Columbians, today and in the future. Check out our ICBC Year in Review 2025 to learn more about what we've accomplished! If you want to make the most of your skills and expertise while growing your career, we want you. A career at ICBC is an opportunity to be part of a talented, diverse and inclusive team that is driven to serve its customers and community. You can expect a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment. If you are reliable and dependable, contact us today to be part of our talented and diverse team as we work together to create an insurance system we can all be proud of. Our values guide how we interact with customers, partners, and each other. They shape our decisions and create a culture where employees feel inspired and empowered to do their best work. ICBC provides comprehensive benefit coverage to all eligible employees including a defined benefit pension plan and 4 weeks’ vacation, plus 3 Wellness Days per year.
Three options available for your health and dental coverage
Employee and Family assistance program (wellness support) Basic group life insurance Voluntary group life insurance Critical Illness insurance Sick leave plan – 100% of pay for a period of a maximum of 8 weeks Long term disability plan Pension plan – defined benefit pension plan that pays a benefit to you or your beneficiary upon termination, death, or retirement.
Collaborative: We include different perspectives to reach our common goals. Supportive: We seek to understand to meet diverse and evolving needs. Straightforward: We simplify the complex to make things easier. Knowledgeable: We gain knowledge through experience and learning to make informed decisions.
Work arrangements defined
Hybrid 8 – you will work a minimum of 8 days in a 4-week period at your primary office headquarters (typically 2 days per week). The remaining days will be remote within British Columbia. Please note there are updates to the hybrid model, starting September. This role will be moving to 3 days per week in office.
Only candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered for this position. #IND1
Not the right fit? Search for Director Road Safety Registration and Licensing jobs in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
About ICBC (Insurance Corporation of British Columbia)
We're ICBC, your provincial Crown Corporation responsible for insurance, driver licensing and road safety. At ICBC, you'll have the opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment, with benefits that support your health and wellness to help you thrive.
Why work with us? Competitive benefits to make the most of life in B.C. From health coverage to pensions, our benefits and perks provide peace of mind.
A collaborative work environment. We foster collaboration across all our teams, while valuing the unique contributions each of us can bring. Our welcoming workplace is designed to make you feel confident, comfortable and prepared to succeed.
Opportunities that advance your career. Learn new skills, take on new roles and move your career in the direction you want. At ICBC, your career is more than just your job title. We support you broadening your skill set, exploring new roles and developing a long-term plan for your professional advancement.
Rewarding work with a sense of purpose. Helping British Columbians is at the heart of everything we do. We contribute to communities across B.C. and help people get to where they need to go safely. If you thrive in a workplace that values work with a clear purpose, we invite you to join us.
Take a look at our openings on icbc.com/careers or the jobs tab on our Linkedin page.