BAND 5 - Executive Director, Short-Term Rental

Posting Title
BAND 5 - Executive Director, Short-Term Rental

Position Classification
Band 5

Union
N/A

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range
$119,600.00 - $152,599.97 annually

Close Date
5/12/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Housing

Ministry Branch / Division
Short-Term Rental Branch, Housing and Land Use Policy Division

Job Summary

Bring your vision, leadership and strategic planning skills to this important role

The Ministry of Housing is responsible for administering the recently passed BC's Short-term Rental Accommodations Act (STRAA) and its associated regulations. The new legislation one of government's direct responses to BC's housing challenges and is one of the action commitments in the Province's April 2023 Homes for People plan.

The key goal of the new regulatory regime is to encourage the transfer of "entire home" accommodation properties from short-term rentals to the long-term housing market. It will do this by requiring all short-term rental (STR) offerings to be registered with a new provincial registry and post the registration number in their online listing. The legislation also limits STRs to the hosts' principal residence, plus one secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit, except where exempt in some areas of the province. STR platforms (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO) will also be required to register.

The Executive Director, Short-Term Rental Branch provides leadership, strategic direction, compliance and enforcement expertise, and stakeholder coordination to advance provincial actions to restrict the number of STRs in British Columbia and ensure compliance with the new requirement to register them. This includes the oversight, planning, development, and delivery of the new regime, including development of a new IM/IT system to support the Registry, hiring new staff, establishing processes and policies that ensure registrations, investigations and decision-making is consistent with the legislation and the principles of administrative justice. The Executive Director will oversee statutory decision-makers with authority to grant or refuse applications to register, suspend registrations, investigate alleged non-compliance with STRAA, issue compliance orders, order payment of administrative monetary penalties, and apply to the BC Supreme Court for injunctions.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, geography, public administration, business, commerce, economics, law, computer science, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of management experience at progressively more senior levels, including experience in each of the following:
• Experience leading projects that have significant public profile and involve major policy and organizational changes (e.g. implementation of new programs, development of service models and digital services, handling resistance to change and facilitating implementation of successful change actions).
• Experience establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders with diverse needs and interests.
• Experience writing or overseeing Cabinet and Treasury Board submissions or other complex legislative or financial materials.
• Experience leading a team, including planning and prioritizing work, hiring, performance management, coaching, engagement, and managing HR issues.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience leading significant legislative or regulatory change initiatives.
• Experience working with local governments, the private sector, or Indigenous Peoples, including negotiation of complex issues with parties having competing interests.
• Master's degree in law, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Experience in a public sector compliance and enforcement role.
• Over five (5) years of management experience at progressively more senior levels.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Lori.Willms@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
CRC - A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
CRC and CRRA - A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
Enhanced - Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
CRRA and Enhanced - A Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) and Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Category
Leadership and Management