Corporate Officer

CivicInfo BC; Duncan; On-site; CAD 138,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is seeking a Corporate Officer to lead governance and legislative affairs. Reporting to the General Manager of Corporate Services, this role provides strategic direction for governance, records management, privacy, and compliance while supporting the Board and senior staff.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in public administration or political science with at least six years in governance or public administration and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in public administration, political science, or related field.
• Minimum six years in legislative services, governance or public administration.
• Progressive leadership and supervisory experience in local/regional government.
• Local Government Administration certificate is asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for governance and legislative requirements.
• Oversee corporate administration, records management and privacy.
• Advise the Board, Committees, Commissions, and senior staff.
• Ensure transparency, accountability and statutory compliance.

Skills

Governance leadership

Strategic leadership

Policy development

Board liaison

Education

Degree in Public Administration

Degree in Political Science

Job description

Corporate Officer

Organizational Profile

Located on southern Vancouver Island just 50 km north of Victoria and 30 km south of Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is in the ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations including the Quw'utsun, Malahat, Ts'uubaa-asatx, Halalt, Penelakut, Stz'uminus, Lyackson, Pauquachin, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht Nations. Local First Nations Peoples have stewarded the lands, waters, plants, and animals of this region since beyond time immemorial.

The CVRD is governed by a 16-member board comprised of appointed directors from four municipalities, the Town of Lake Cowichan, the Town of Ladysmith, the City of Duncan and the Municipality of North Cowichan, and an elected director from each of the nine electoral areas. With a population of approximately 95,000 residents, it provides a wide range of local government services to both electoral areas and municipalities in the region.

This includes solid waste management, emergency planning, economic development and regional parks. Services are also provided exclusively at an electoral level – land use planning, bylaw enforcement, fire protection as well as water and wastewater systems.

For professionals drawn to meaningful public service, the CVRD offers the opportunity to contribute to essential services that support residents and visitors across a diverse region while building a rewarding career in one of Vancouver Island’s most appealing communities.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager of Corporate Services, the Corporate Officer serves as the Regional District's statutory officer and provides strategic leadership for legislative governance, corporate administration, records management, access to information and privacy, and democratic processes. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Corporate Officer acts as a trusted advisor to the Board, Committees, Commissions, the CAO, and senior staff, providing expert guidance on governance, legislative requirements, procedural matters, corporate policy, and organizational risk.

This influential leadership role ensures the integrity of the Regional District's decision-making processes, supports transparent and accountable governance, and helps the organization meet its statutory obligations. It is an exceptional opportunity for a collaborative and politically astute leader to shape governance excellence, support informed decision-making, and contribute to the effective delivery of local government services throughout the Cowichan Valley.

The preferred candidate will hold a degree in public administration, political science, or a related field, along with a minimum of six (6) years in legislative services, governance or public administration, including progressive leadership and supervisory experience in a local or regional government environment. A certificate in Local Government Administration is considered an asset. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

The salary for this position is $138,044.02 to $161,511.50 per year, commensurate with education, training and experience, with a comprehensive benefits package including extended health, dental, and insurance benefits, pension, and paid vacation.

Contact Details

Should you be interested in learning more about this unique opportunity with CVRD, please contact Harbour West Consulting at 604-998-4032 or forward your resume and a letter of introduction in confidence to the link below