Corporate Officer

Thompson-Nicola Regional District; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is seeking a Corporate Officer to ensure legislative and statutory obligations are met. Reporting to the General Manager, Corporate Services, this role will manage bylaws, policies and FOIPPA coordination.

Based in Kamloops, the Corporate Officer will lead FOI coordination, provide staff training, and supervise reports and compliance with local government legislation. This is an in-office, full-time leadership role.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Public Administration, Business Administration or Law and at least five years in a local government environment.
• Experience administering Access to Information Requests (FOI) under FOIPPA.
• Knowledge of Local Government Act, Community Charter, Election Act and FOIPPA.

Responsibilities

• Leads statutory duties of the Corporate Officer and acts as Chief Elections Officer during local elections and assent voting.
• Advises on legislative matters and develops bylaws, policies and administrative directives.
• Prepares and presents reports and recommendations to the Board of Directors.
• Oversees insurance, contracts, and records management; coordinates legal/land documents.

Education

Public Administration or Business Administration or Law

Tools

Microsoft Office (SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

iCompass

Vadim

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Job Title

Corporate Officer

Job Type

Full-time

Union

Exempt

# of work hours per week

35

Location

Job Description

Job Description

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is located in south-central British Columbia, with dozens rural and urban communities spread across 44,300 square kilometres. The TNRD provides more than 120 local government services to approximately 144,000 people in 10 Electoral Areas, 11 member municipalities, and 25 First Nations.

The TNRD is headquartered in the City of Kamloops, the largest community within the regional district. The Thompson-Nicola region has a vast range of climates that experience true four-season weather, with plenty of year-round sunshine, little rain, and warm summers. Residents generally have short commutes, easy access to recreation and the outdoors, and a high quality of life. The TNRD acknowledges that we are located within the unceded, ancestral lands of the Nlaka’pumux, Secwépemc, St’at’imc, and Syilx Nations.

The Role:

The Corporate Officer plays an integral role in ensuring legislative and statutory obligations of the Regional District and Hospital District are met. Reporting to the General Manager, Corporate Services, this role is responsible for performing the statutory duties of a Corporate Officer and is the FOIPPA lead. Corporate Officer facilitates legislative processes for the Board, including advising on legislative matters and developing and managing bylaws, policies and administrative directives.

Key Responsibilities:

Leads functions related to the statutory duties and responsibilities of the Corporate Officer and acts as the Chief Elections Officer during local elections and assent voting.

Provides input to the vision and leadership on corporate administration matters and builds teamwork.

Prepares and presents reports and recommendations to the Board of Directors.

Acts as the FOIPPA head and is responsible for the coordination of FOI requests as well as providing guidance and training to staff on privacy requirements.

Develops bylaws and policies and provides guidance to staff on bylaw and policy questions.

Oversees the organization’s liability and property insurance and contract management processes and acts as a resource to staff on insurance and contract related matters.

Oversees the creation of statutory right-of-way agreements, landowner agreements, licenses, leases, etc., as appropriate and coordinates legal/land surveys, legal document preparation (with legal) including purchase and sale agreements, site profiles, etc.

Supervises direct reports (staff) and provides mentorship, coaching and performance management.

This in-office position is based out of vibrant TNRD Civic Building which also houses the Kamloops Downtown Library, the Kamloops Art Gallery and a busy café.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• Post secondary educationin Public Administration, Business Administration or Law and a minimum of five (5) years relatedexperience in a local government environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with and working knowledge of administering Access to Information Requests (FOI requests), including responding to requests and interpreting and applying sections of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to withhold or disclose information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional knowledge of the Local Government Act, Community Charter, Election Act andFreedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
• Leadership skills, including coaching, developing, and coordinating withteam members to meet legislative requirementsand shared goals
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, Board members and the public with tact and diplomacy.
• Knowledge of and experience with records management systems and/or agenda and minute software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Sharepoint, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), iCompass, and Vadim
• Knowledge of parliamentary procedures (Roberts Rules of Order) and LGMA Records Management practices
• Demonstrated ability to draft bylaws, and with contract management and administration.
• Experience managing local government elections and other voting.
• Proven effectiveness in clearly presenting written and verbal information, managing conflict and develop effective working relationships internally and externally to the organization.
• Ability to be innovative, to take initiative and to work well in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Organized, problem solving abilities, and critical thinker
• Ability to pay attention to detail and exercise consistent judgment in dealing with a variety complex challenges
• Ability to complete varied duties simultaneously within deadlines
• Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License

This is a non-union position and is placed at the non-union salary pay level E ($117,247 to $139,999 annually [2025 salary scale]), plus comprehensive benefits and MPP pension.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and will be accepted until 23:00 PST on the closing date of the competition.Applications must include a cover letter and a resume outlining your qualifications and experience. While we appreciate the interest of applicants, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Thank you for considering the Thompson-Nicola Regional District as a place to share your talents!