Manager, Bylaw and Licensing Services
(Permanent Full-Time)
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.
The District of West Vancouver is seeking applicants with strong leadership skills, expertise in conflict resolution and bylaw enforcement, and well-developed administrative abilities to fill the permanent full-time position of Manager, Bylaw and Licensing Services.
In this leadership role, the Manager, Bylaw and Licensing Services will oversee all operational and administrative aspects of the Bylaw and Licensing Services Department. This will include:
- Interpreting legislation, bylaws, and policy and applying them consistently and fairly and ensuring that practices comply with departmental policies, procedure, statutes, bylaws, and regulations;
- Reviewing and/or developing policies, procedures, bylaw regulations; and service improvements;
- Recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating staff performance;
- Coordinating inspections;
- Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and recommendations for senior leadership, adjudicative processes, or Council consideration;
- Preparing and monitoring departmental budgets;
- Working effectively and efficiently with the public to meet the needs of the community;
- Liaising with and developing strong relationships with the Police Department, Fire Department, other District departments and public groups/associations.
The preferred candidate will have a related degree/diploma plus experience in bylaw services or a related field. Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with Council, staff, external agencies, businesses, and residents is essential. The ideal candidate will have sound judgement, diplomacy, an understanding of the community, strong conflict resolution and de-escalation skills, and risk management. The successful candidate will hold a valid BC Driver’s License and is required to supply a Police Information Check and a copy of their credentials.
Position Status:
Exempt – Permanent, Full-time
Hours of Work:
35 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)
Salary:
$113,113 - $127, 254 per annum
Closing Date:
11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026
To Apply:
Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.
We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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If you have any questions please contact us at careers@westvancouver.ca
