Cowichan Valley Regional District
Corporate Officer
(Exempt Position)
Legislative Services Division
Corporate Services Department
Cowichan Valley Regional District
Located on Vancouver Island just 50 km north of Victoria and 30 km south of Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is in the ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations including the Quw'utsun, Malahat, Ts'uubaa-asatx, Halalt, Penelakut, Stz'uminus, Lyackson, Pauquachin, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht Nations. Local First Nations Peoples have stewarded the lands, waters, plants, and animals of this region since beyond time immemorial. The CVRD provides a wide range of local government services to a population of 95,000. The picturesque Cowichan Valley offers a warm climate and numerous parks, recreational, cultural, and social opportunities such as majestic mountains, the rugged West Coast Trail, serene lakes, and one of the world’s tallest free-standing timber rail trestles.
The Opportunity:
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.
Reporting to the General Manager, Corporate Services.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Progressive local‑government experience minimum six (6) years in legislative services, governance or public administration, including leadership.
- Legislative & procedural expertise strong knowledge of the Local Government Act, Community Charter, FOIPPA and meeting procedures.
- Governance & meeting administration experience overseeing preparation of agendas, minutes, bylaws and official records for Boards or Councils.
- Records, privacy & information management experience with corporate records, FOIPPA compliance and information‑management programs.
- Leadership & communication experience supervising staff; proven leadership, discretion, sound judgment and political acumen; exceptional written and verbal communication
- Education & certifications degree in public administration, political science, law, business administration or related field; equivalent combinations considered; relevant certifications an asset.
Please see the job description at careers-cvrd.icims.com for the full job details and qualifications.
What We Offer:
- Salary range of $132,099.54 to $154,556.46 per year, commensurate with education, training and experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including extended health, dental, and insurance benefits, pension, and paid vacation
- 35-hour full-time work week with the opportunity to participate in the CVRD’s Flex Time Program (EDO)
To Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence at the application link below by the date indicated.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you require an accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process please contact Human Resources at hr@cvrd.bc.ca to communicate your accommodation needs. Please include the position title and competition number.
Application Deadline: August 5, 2026, at 4:30 pm
Applications: Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at careers-cvrd.icims.com
Competition Number: 26147-E
Cowichan Valley Regional District | 175 Ingram Street, DUNCAN BC V9L 1N8 | Phone: 250.746.2500 Fax: 250.746.2522 | www.cvrd.ca
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