Legislative Services and FOIPP Coordinator

Regional District of Nanaimo; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Legislative Services and FOIPP Coordinator to join their team. This temporary full-time role involves providing essential administrative support to the Board and its Committees, ensuring compliance with parliamentary procedures and legal requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a relevant field and have substantial experience in a similar role. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in local government operations. Join a forward-thinking organization and contribute to meaningful community governance.

Benefits

Extended Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Law, or related discipline.
• Five years of recent job-related experience, including supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Board and its Committees.
• Coordinate preparation of agendas, bylaws, and legal documents.

Skills

Parliamentary Procedure

Records Management

Legal Document Preparation

Supervisory Experience

Education

Degree in Public Administration

Degree in Political Science

Degree in Law

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking a temporary full-time Legislative Services and FOIPP Coordinator based at the RDN Administration Building.

The Legislative Services and FOIPP Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative and organizational support to the Board and its Committees, including coordinating the preparation of agendas, bylaws, and other legal documents. This position monitors and directs the bylaw approval process, including Ministry approvals, ensuring that procedural and legal requirements are met within specified time frames. Under the general direction of the FOI Head and Privacy Officer, this position acts as the Freedom of Information (FOI) and Privacy Management Coordinator.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications include a degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Law, or related discipline, plus five years of recent job-related experience, including supervisory experience. Considerable knowledge of parliamentary procedure, the Local Government Act, FOIPPA, and related Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner rulings, and Records Management practices is required. Professional designation related to local government or legal administration and completion of FOIPPA courses is an asset. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

POSITION DETAILS

This is a temporary full-time (35 hours per week) Exempt position for 18 months, with the possibility of ending early or extension based on operational needs. The salary range for this position is $99,975-$111,083. This salary is based on the 2024 exempt management salary structure and does not reflect the results of the salary review that is currently underway in accordance with the exempt compensation policy. This position provides comprehensive extended health and dental benefits.

To apply for this position, send your cover letter and resume to [e-mail]. Please quote 2025-1034 in the subject line of your email to ensure proper processing.

Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. on May 11, 2025.

To view the full job description visit https://rdn.bc.ca/employment.