Corporate Officer - Exempt Position

OPEN DATE:       Thursday, April 25, 2025

CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled

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Come live, work and play in paradise! Located along the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Powell River is a contemporary hub that balances abundant, natural beauty and a surplus of adventures with growing industry sectors in technology, retail, and tourism. Located just a 90-minute ferry away from Vancouver Island, within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin First Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a temperate climate. It’s known for an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle, a vibrant arts community, and four seasons of recreational adventures to explore.

Corporate Officer

(Salary Range $131,988 - $151,470 per year – Under Review)

As a member of the City’s senior management team, you’ll work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence in public service. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to lead meaningful projects that benefit our community.

The Corporate Officer is responsible for providing professional advice and assistance to Council, committees, City departments and the public and for corporate administration for the municipality.  Statutory responsibilities include preparing meeting agendas, recording minutes, drafting resolutions, responding to official correspondence, and serving as both the Chief Election Officer and Freedom of Information Head. Additionally, you'll provide expert advice on legal and risk management issues affecting the City, oversee the City's records management and retention system, manage the department’s budget, and collaborate with senior leaders to ensure a coordinated and effective delivery of services.

Ideally, you hold a degree Public Administration, Law, or a related field, and a Certificate in Local Government Administration is preferred. Candidates should have a minimum of seven years of experience in a comparable role at a senior management level and have extensive knowledge of municipal legislation, planning and land use management, city bylaws and related statutes, regulations and policies.  Highly organized and analytical, you’re able to maintain complex and extensive records, effectively manage a demanding workload, and meet multiple deadlines. A skilled communicator and relationship-builder, you display the highest levels of professional ethics, confidentiality and integrity.

The successful applicant must be willing to relocate to Powell River; relocation assistance is available.

Corporate Officer Job Description

How to Apply:

1. Complete the application below. Once complete, click Next.

2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents. This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 

3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.

4. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.