Corporate Officer

Cowichan Valley Regional District

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About The Position

General Information Majestic mountains, the rugged West Coast Trail, serene lakes, and one of the world’s tallest free-standing timber rail trestles all lie in the picturesque Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD). Located on Vancouver Island, the CVRD provides a wide range of local government services to a population of 80,000 within its 4 distinct municipalities and 9 electoral areas. Just 50 km north of Victoria and 30 km south of Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley offers a warm climate and numerous parks, recreational, cultural, and social opportunities. The Cowichan Valley Regional District is seeking an accomplished and trusted local ‑ government professional to serve as its next Corporate Officer. As the statutory officer responsible for corporate administration, you will provide authoritative and impartial advice to the Board, Committees, Commissions, CAO, senior leadership and staff. You will lead the Legislative Services Division and provide executive oversight of Board and committee processes, corporate records, access to information and privacy, elections and other democratic processes. You will also play a central role in strengthening governance systems, supporting informed public decision-making and ensuring that the CVRD’s legislative responsibilities are carried out accurately, transparently and with integrity.

Requirements

Progressive local‑government experience minimum six (6) years in legislative services, governance or public administration, including leadership.
Strong knowledge of the Local Government Act, Community Charter, FOIPPA and meeting procedures.
Experience overseeing preparation of agendas, minutes, bylaws and official records for Boards or Councils.
Experience with corporate records, FOIPPA compliance and information‑management programs.
Supervising staff.
Proven leadership, discretion, sound judgment and political acumen.
Exceptional written and verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

Degree in public administration, political science, law, business administration or related field; equivalent combinations considered.
Relevant certifications an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide authoritative and impartial advice to the Board, Committees, Commissions, CAO, senior leadership and staff.
Lead the Legislative Services Division.
Provide executive oversight of Board and committee processes, corporate records, access to information and privacy, elections and other democratic processes.
Play a central role in strengthening governance systems.
Support informed public decision-making.
Ensure that the CVRD’s legislative responsibilities are carried out accurately, transparently and with integrity.