The Building Officials’ Association of British Columbia (BOABC) is seeking an Executive Director
The Building Officials’ Association of British Columbia (BOABC) was founded in 1951. There are currently close to 700 members who are primarily local government Building Officials, and those involved with building design, construction, testing and research. BOABC provides Education and Certification for persons undertaking building inspections, plan reviews, or involved with administering the Provincial Building Code on behalf of the local Government. Building Officials are committed to serving the public interest in building safety, health, and welfare by advancing high standards of Building Official practice through the professional competence of its members.
Position Description
The Executive Director is the senior staff person in the Association. She/He reports to the President and Executive Committee, BOABC, and performs the following duties:
Plans, administers and supervises designated programs, operations and activities consistent with Executive Committee approved organizational policies, goals and objectives, and in accordance with legal, statutory, constitutional and other requirements; serves as “the head of a public body” with document control responsibility for BOABC compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP Act)
organizing, directing and controlling the long-term, general, and day-to-day operations, administration, and office management of the Association
supervising office staff and co-ordinating volunteers
working collaboratively with members and dealing effectively and professionally with issues, concerns and requests for administrative assistance
overseeing major program/project contracts, priorities, schedules and resource requirements and ensuring all aspects of projects are carried out expeditiously, and consistent with the Association’s and Executive Committee objectives and policies
establishing and ensuring all professional, licensing or other accreditation documents are active, valid and in place to satisfy legal, regulatory and other requirements; including, arranging for annual liability insurance renewals and overseeing and ensuring risk management policies and procedures are sufficient to protect the Association, employees, and/or volunteers, from liability and other claims
ensuring, as “Head” that persons acting on behalf of the BOABC who may have access to confidential information or documents of the BOABC, are aware of the requirement to adhere to BOABC Privacy Policy and act in accordance with applicable privacy laws, such as the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP Act).
Promotes the Association’s activities, goals and objectives and performs an advocacy function, through contact with the community, businesses, organizations, the Provincial Government including provincial Ministries, local Governments, Municipal Councils, affiliated organizations including the Alliance of Canadian Building Officials’ Association and other recognized building, construction and design professional Associations, funding sources, and the general public; and performs other related duties
developing working relationships with volunteers, clients, stakeholders, senior and other government officials to enhance the Association’s credibility and professional image as provider of Education and Certification in British Columbia, and to pursue legislative recognition of scope of practice
representing the Association at community and fundraising events and other official functions and communicating the Association’s services, value to the community and funding needs
organizing and running various conferences, Annual General meetings and other events
liaising with professionals, representatives and members of the building industry as well as inter-provincially and internationally with Councils of Building Officials, at zone meetings, committee meetings, seminars, executive meetings, annual conferences and Annual General Meetings, to bring about greater national and international understanding of harmonization of Codes, acceptance of accreditation and recognition of the commonality of their respective endeavours
participating on various task forces, working groups, and other committees as a BOABC advocate as directed by the Executive Committee and performs other related duties as required to promote the Association.
In conjunction with the Treasurer, oversees and maintains control of approved budgets expenditures and revenue streams, in accordance with the Association’s Financial Control and Administrative Procedures
preparing annual Operating/Management Plans
assisting the Treasurer in the preparation of the Association’s budgetary planning for submission to the Executive Committee for approval
arranging for and reviewing the Annual Audit Review with the Treasurer
overseeing fundraising projects, contract negotiation and/or working with partnership agreements to secure new revenue streams acquired through and from proposals and grant writing.
Develops and implements management and human resource policies, as directed by the Executive Committee necessary to support the objectives of the Association, including any labour relations issues
developing, for approval, and implementing policies, in areas including but not limited to hiring, performance appraisals, discipline, grievance resolution, arbitration and discharge of staff.
Participates in formulating and developing BOABC mission statements, strategic plans, new and revised policies, goals, operational policies, directions and initiatives, for Executive Committee review, discussion and approval and provides other deliverables
researching and reporting on impacts of legislative changes, for example, any amendments to The Building Officials’ Association Act, or the BC Building Code and other relevant regulations
presenting other deliverables, as determined by the Executive Committee.
Statement of Qualifications
Education
University or College graduate
Professional development training courses or workshops in management, leadership, and/or senior administration
Experience
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible management experience in a not-for-profit organization (with minimum 5 years in leadership roles); some experience working in a regulatory body environment is an asset
Proven track record in overseeing and developing budgets, contracts and negotiating and maintaining agreements with governments, associations and service providers
Experience in event planning and in managing and planning with volunteers, including executive committee members, professional staff, legal counsel and other service providers
Experience in reviewing, interpreting and implementing Legislation and Bylaws; and in Policy development and research
Knowledge
Knowledge of computer programs and database management
Essential
Knowledge of FOIPPA legislation
Knowledge of budgeting, finances and strategic planning
Knowledge of the development and implementation of risk management policies and procedures pertaining to the management of finances and computer records
Asset
Awareness and insight into the health and safety regulatory environment and/or the building and construction industry
Skills
Superior written and oral communications skills
Positive leadership, interpersonal and team building abilities and presentation skills
Strong organization, analytical and planning skills
Abilities
Demonstrated ability to develop and manage an organizational and corporate Business Plan, set priorities, complete work and meet deadlines
To multi-task, including facilitate and manage several complex projects
Travel, (within BC) and some travel in Canada and the United States representing the Association at national and international meetings required.
Compensation
A competitive salary is offered.
How to Apply
If you possess the above qualifications, please submit your cover letter of application and resume via email to
Tom Abbott, Association Management Consultants Inc. at tom@amcdirectory.com by Friday, June 17, 2011.
For more information about the organization, please go to www.boabc.org
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