Job Title

Corporate Officer

Job Type

Full-time

Union

Exempt

# of work hours per week

35

Location

Kamloops, BC V2C 2A9 CA (Primary)

Job Description

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 education in Public Administration, Business Administration or Law and a minimum of five (5) years related experience 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 and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
• Leadership skills, including coaching, developing, and coordinating with team members to meet legislative requirements and 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.

Salary Grade

$0.00 - $0.00 ( Exempt Salary Range )

Payment Type

Annual

Closing Date

8/30/2026