Chief Building Official

OverviewReporting to the Director, Development, the Chief Building Official (CBO) plays a key leadership role in setting and carrying out the annual work program of the Buildings Division as a member of the Development Department’s leadership team. The CBO is accountable for the technical administration of the BC Building Code, Delta’s Building/Plumbing Bylaw, and related bylaws, codes, and policies through plan reviews and inspections, while also exercising significant responsibility for the management of labour relations in a unionized environment. This position requires a versatile and experienced professional with strong leadership, people-management, and labour relations expertise, combined with a solid technical background in building and plumbing inspections and plan review. The CBO plays an active and ongoing role in performance management, attendance management, discipline, grievance response, and the interpretation and application of collective agreements, City policies, and procedures, working closely with Human Resources and senior leadership. The CBO responds to requests from the Mayor’s Office and/or the City Manager’s Office and attends meetings with executive staff as required, including meetings involving confidential, strategic, and labour relations matters.Key ResponsibilitiesPlans, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of a group of unionized trades inspectors and clerical staffProvides leadership, coaching, training, and performance feedback to staff while establishing clear, consistent, and defensible work practicesOversees thorough plan reviews and inspections to verify compliance with applicable codes and bylawsProcesses complex permit applications such as multi-use developments, high rises, and commercial improvements, as well as residential development and alterationsProvides technical advice and direction to staff; assists with complex problem resolution and responds to community inquiries and complaints professionallyCommunicates effectively with the public, developers, unions, and other government agenciesDevelops and maintains effective working relationships with City Council, employees, other departments, external agencies, and the publicParticipates in recruitment, selection, onboarding, and probationary evaluations of new employeesIdentifies organizational, training, and development needs and assists in implementing training plans that balance technical and leadership competenciesPrepares and presents reports and recommendations for consideration by Council and senior leadershipLeads and manages labour relations activities, including performance management, attendance management, discipline, investigation of workplace issues, and grievance response, in consultation with Human ResourcesInterprets and applies collective agreement provisions, City policies, and procedures to ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant decision-makingRequired Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesDemonstrated commitment to public service and leadership in a complex, unionized municipal environmentAbility to provide oversight and direction to the Buildings Division while working collaboratively with other departments and senior leadershipStrong technical background in building inspection, plan review, code interpretation, and regulatory complianceProven ability to manage and lead unionized staff, including addressing employee and labour relations matters effectively, confidentially, and consistentlyStrong working knowledge of labour relations principles, including collective agreements, progressive discipline, investigations, and conflict resolutionExcellent communication, organizational, and prioritization skills, including the ability to present complex or sensitive information clearlyProven negotiation, mediation, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skillsAbility to exercise sound, independent judgment in complex and sensitive situations, including labour relations mattersStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to model respectful workplace behaviour and leadership accountabilityAbility to plan, organize, set priorities, and work effectively under pressureProficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software systemsRequired QualificationsBOABC Qualified Level 3 Building Official;Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience as a Building Inspector including experience in a supervisory/management roleValid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated. #J-18808-Ljbffr