Career Opportunities

The Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) is an independent, professional self-governing body established in 1920 by provincial statue (the Architects Act) with the mandate to regulate the profession of architecture on behalf of the public.

The AIBC has an opportunity for an ambitious professional who is up for a rewarding challenge. We are seeking a full-time Director of Registration and Licensing to join our team. Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, this position operates strategically and inter-departmentally to support institute programs and services.

The Director serves a key leadership role in guiding, upholding and overseeing the Institute’s responsibility to establish the standards of registration for architects, associates, architectural firms, and temporary licensees in British Columbia. This position ensures operational protocols meet the regulatory requirements under the Architects Act and other statutory obligations, adhere to council policy, and comply with inter-jurisdictional registration and mobility agreements at the provincial, national and international level. The Director acts as the primary internal and external resource regarding registration under several mutual recognition agreements and alternative qualifications programs. The position oversees the Manager of Registration and Licensing in the administration of all applications received under these categories, and leads the development, review and evolution of operational tools and protocols for these programs.

You are an exceptional and articulate communicator. You have a business and innovative mindset, with the ability to ask the right questions, recognize challenges, analyze problems, look for opportunities, and provide analysis to back up recommendations. You are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, with well-developed team leadership skills who adapts to organizational needs and culture. You have a strong track record in developing, implementing, maintaining, and supervising a broad range of policies and programs. You demonstrate honesty, discretion, confidentiality, and professional integrity to the highest degree. You have gained these capacities through the completion of a degree in public policy, public administration and governance, business administration, administrative law, or a related field. You have seven or more years of management experience, with at least five years at the mid-to-senior management level. You possess extensive knowledge of professional regulation and ethics. Respect and appreciation for the profession of architecture is a must.

The AIBC pursues institutional excellence through continuous improvement. Our team fosters a welcoming, progressive, innovative, effective, and respectful working environment. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including membership in the Public Service Pension Plan. Working in our downtown Vancouver heritage building, we are centrally located near a variety of excellent cultural, restaurant and commuter options.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please send us your cover letter and resume (in one PDF document), clearly describing why you are a good fit for this position and how your knowledge and experience will contribute to our success. Send to: Shawna Chilton, Manager of Human Resources and Administration at hr@aibc.ca by June 3, 2018.