Director, Building Services

2 weeks ago

London, Ontario, Canada City of London Full time

Job Close Date:

Apr 11, 2024
How to Apply:

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Summary of Duties:


As a Senior Leader with the Corporation, the Director, Building Services fosters an enterprise-wide approach to ensure consistency and collective delivery in support of the strategic priorities of the Division, Service Area and Council's strategic plan.


Work Performed:

  • Develop and implement strategic initiatives for the Building Services Division to meet Council's strategic plan and effectively deliver the business responsibilities of the unit.
  • Direct the planning, management, and administration for the Building Services Division; develop and maintain comprehensive policies, programs, procedures, and protocols.
  • Provide advice to Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development on strategic priorities with responsibility to operationalize those goals and strategies.
  • Provide professional opinion, and information to the Senior Leadership Team, Committees and Council on policies, programs, and services as required.
  • Monitor key Building Services' metrics against targets and make data informed decisions to ensure performance of the Building Services Division.
  • Accountable for enhancing the customer experience on building permit applicants to facilitate new housing and development in London.


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  • Identify and develop internal controls in the form of policies, procedures, practices in relation to the general and specific risks of the Corporation; ensure internal controls are implemented and adhered to within the Division.
  • Oversee a team of experienced managers in the management of the Building Services Division; delegate authority and accountability for the delivery of services and programs including, but not limited to: Plans Examination and Permit Issuance; Building Inspections; Plumbing Inspections; Property Standards directly related to Building Code matters; Zoning and Public Property Compliance.
  • Lead and encourage Building Services employee participation and commitment to organizational objectives. Actively mentor, provide development opportunities and build team performance with direct reports; ensure managers within the Division are providing the same among their direct reports.
  • Direct the Building Services Division team, including hiring, coaching, administration, and performance aspects of reporting employees. Respond to sensitive and confidential human resource issues as required.
  • Build and encourage employee commitment to a high level of performance in all areas of customer service and delivery.
  • Create and maintain a culture of enterprisewide collaboration. Seek opportunities to work across Divisions and Service Areas in support of the strategic initiatives.
  • Demonstrate commitment to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and Human Rights through interactions with community partners, employees and individuals and ensure that policies, programs, and protocols reflect this commitment.


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  • Champion commitment to Health & Safety legislation and programs; demonstrate commitment to the Corporation's culture of safety.
  • Prepare or delegate the preparation of written reports and correspondence as required to advise Council and Committee; seek direction from Council and Committee on related issues as required.
  • Implement proactive progressive change in redesign and implementation of business processes; support organizational changemanagement projects, communications, and transition plans.
  • Provide direction, guidance, processes, and tools needed to increase efficiencies and improve the effectiveness of services provided by the Division.
  • Build capacity across the Division for evidenceinformed decisions supported through strong data analytics and partner engagement.
  • Adhere to the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; includes the responsibility of delegation of procurement initiation approval and delegation of approval authority for professional consulting services as per policy amounts.
  • Establish, administer, forecast, and monitor the annual operating budget for the Building Services Division.
  • Ensure that the expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget; manage and promote stewardship of financial and organizational resources.


:

  • Represent Building Services on the various boards and committees of external organizations and government partners to promote the City of London as a leader, share best practices, build relationships, and recommend solutions.
  • Liaise with respective unions on issues that affect bargaining unit employees. Promote and foster constructive working relationships with employees and bargaining units and monitor collective agreement compliance.
  • Administer provisions of various collective agreements to promote resolution of grievances and provide representation at mediation and arbitration proceedings.
  • Responsible for establishing operational policies for the enforcement of the Building Code Act

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