Sunshine Coast Regional District
General Manager, Community Services
Competition #V1988
(Full-Time, Exempt)
Closing Date: 4:30pm, Friday, June 5, 2026
The Opportunity
Due to a pending retirement, we are seeking a strategic and people-focused professional to join our senior leadership team as General Manager, Community Services. Reporting directly to the CAO, you will be responsible for the planning, leadership, and coordination of the activities and business affairs of the Community Services Department. Community Services consists of a wide portfolio that includes Recreation, Parks, Facilities, Fire & Emergency Services and Building Services. Greater details can be found in the job description.
What We Offer
The SCRD provides a very competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:
- Salary: $158,239 to $200,961
- Comprehensive Benefits: Vacation, paid statutory holidays, family responsibility leave, sick leave, and compensatory leave
- Relocation Allowance: Support to relocate to the beautiful Sunshine Coast
- Security and Support: Group life insurance, AD&D coverage, short- and long-term disability
- Pension: Participation in the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)
- Wellbeing: Access to free, confidential counselling and wellness supports
- Professional Development: Support for continuous learning and leadership growth.
The Community
Bordered by rugged mountains and blue ocean waters, situated on a peninsula (not an island) in the territories of the shíshálh (Sechelt) and Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) First Nations, this is the incredible Sunshine Coast.
A natural paradise blessed with mild winters and beautiful surroundings, we offer all the best aspects of outdoor adventure, arts, and culture. Whatever hobby or interest you might enjoy, you’ll find it here, along with a wide variety of recreational activities right at your doorstep. Big city life is only a short 40-minute ferry ride away. This preferred tourist destination is a great place to live and play.
To learn more please visit Sunshine Coast Regional District shíshálh Nation and Skwxwú7mesh Nation.
Who You Are
You are a progressive, collaborative leader who inspires trust and delivers results. You are as comfortable mentoring staff as you are advising executive leadership or navigating complexity. You bring a strategic lens to problem-solving and a service-oriented mindset to the delivery of internal corporate functions. Your leadership style is inclusive, adaptive, and forward-thinking. You know how to manage change, influence across disciplines, and thrive in a multidisciplinary, fast-moving environment. Your ability to anticipate challenges and build strong, values-based partnerships sets you apart.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are a qualified professional with a passion for community building and a track record of excellence in leadership, we invite you to consider joining the Sunshine Coast Regional District as our General Manager, Community Services. In return, we offer competitive compensation, a commitment to ongoing professional development, a supportive and inclusive work environment, and the opportunity to make a positive community impact.
At the SCRD, we value diversity and are dedicated to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the vibrant communities we serve. We appreciate the time and interest of every applicant and will contact those applicants who have been shortlisted for an interview.
If you’re ready to find out if this amazing place could become your home, please email hr@scrd.ca by the closing date and time below. Include your name and the competition number in the subject line and attach a current resume and cover letter.
Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm on Friday, June 5, 2026.
We look forward to hearing from you!
