Corporate Officer

General Information

Located on southern 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 is governed by a 16-member board comprised of appointed directors from four municipalities, the Town of Lake Cowichan, the Town of Ladysmith, the City of Duncan and the Municipality of North Cowichan, and an elected director from each of the nine electoral areas. With a population of approximately 95,000 residents, it provides a wide range of local government services to both electoral areas and municipalities in the region.

This includes solid waste management, emergency planning, economic development and regional parks. Services are also provided exclusively at an electoral level – land use planning, bylaw enforcement, fire protection as well as water and wastewater systems.

For professionals drawn to meaningful public service, the CVRD offers the opportunity to contribute to essential services that support residents and visitors across a diverse region while building a rewarding career in one of Vancouver Island’s most appealing communities.

Reporting to the General Manager of Corporate Services, the Corporate Officer serves as the Regional District's statutory officer and provides strategic leadership for legislative governance, corporate administration, records management, access to information and privacy, and democratic processes. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Corporate Officer acts as a trusted advisor to the Board, Committees, Commissions, the CAO, and senior staff, providing expert guidance on governance, legislative requirements, procedural matters, corporate policy, and organizational risk.

This influential leadership role ensures the integrity of the Regional District's decision-making processes, supports transparent and accountable governance, and helps the organization meet its statutory obligations. It is an exceptional opportunity for a collaborative and politically astute leader to shape governance excellence, support informed decision-making, and contribute to the effective delivery of local government services throughout the Cowichan Valley.

Full-time permanent employment, 35 hours per week.

The salary for this position is $ to $ per year, commensurate with education, training and experience, with a comprehensive benefits package including extended health, dental, and insurance benefits, pension, and paid vacation.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Accessibility: Harbour West Consulting + CVRD believe equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility are essential for the organizations we serve to achieve the business goals they strive for. We believe that everyone - no matter their gender, racialized identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, political beliefs, family status, socioeconomic status, citizenship status, or Indigenous status – should have equitable access to our services, jobs, and opportunities.

We strive to ensure processes unfold in a fair, transparent, timely, and open manner to include individuals previously underrepresented or discouraged from participating.