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Canada

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Corporate Services/Corporate Officer performs the function of Chief Elections Officer, arranges support to Council/Boards/Committees, develops and implements administrative policies and long-range department plans, prepares operating and capital budgets, and champions the District of Sooke’s corporate mission and values. This position is designated as Corporate Officer, as outlined in the Community Charter and the Local Government Act, adheres to those responsibilities identified in section 148 of the Community Charter, oversees the municipal elections process, and is responsible for the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act compliance. The Director of Corporate Services/Corporate officer provides supervision, management, leadership, technical expertise and related communications, human resource administration, project management, and policy and bylaw management to Corporate Services and associated Departments including the Bylaw Department.

Provided legislative support for Council, Committee, and Public Hearing meetings; managing municipal bylaws and policies; information, file, and records management per legislative requirements; and Freedom of Information Requests. Directly managed staff within the division. Acted as the Records Manager, Freedom of Information (FOI) Head, and performed the duties of the Deputy Corporate Officer as defined in the Community Charter.

Provided administrative and organizational support to Council and its Committees. Assisted in the direction of the Corporate Services Department, handled administrative details, supervised staff, and provided information, assistance, and guidance to internal and external contacts. Acted as the Records Manager, Freedom of Information (FOI) Coordinator, Deputy Chief Elections Officer, and performed the duties of the Deputy Corporate Officer as defined in the Community Charter. Provided support as Acting Director of Corporate Services as required.

Provided administrative and organizational support to the Board and its Committees. Coordinated the preparation of agendas, bylaws, policies, and other legal documents; acted as the Freedom of Information Coordinator; and performed the duties of the Deputy Corporate Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer as defined in the Local Government Act. Managed Legislative Services administration staff, oversaw tasks, reviewed and edited content, and approved final work. Managed the Privacy Management program as the designated Privacy Officer. Provided support as Acting Manager of Legislative Services as required.

Nanaimo, Bc

Provided administrative and organizational support to the Board and its Committees. Prepared and approved agendas, managed bylaw approval processes, managed the department budget, served as the FOI Coordinator, and acted as the Deputy Corporate Officer. Provided support as Acting Manager of Legislative Services as required.

Prince Rupert, Bc

Performed statutory duties of corporate administration under section 236 of the Local Government Act. Oversaw meeting management, contract administration, communications, records management, and served as the emergency operations center information officer as required. Also provided support as Acting Chief Administrative Officer as required.

Houston, Bc

Designated as the Corporate Officer, managed all matters related to corporate services which included legislative services, human resources, and information technology, and oversaw the District's record management and freedom of information portfolios. Managed contract administration and served as the emergency operations center information officer as required.

Smithers, Bc

Sponsored by the Northern Development Initiative Trust, the Local Government Management Internship program offers grants to municipalities and regional districts for hosting 12-month local government internships. Interns gain valuable mentorship from the Chief Administrative Officer and the senior management team, along with broad exposure and experience across various local government service areas.

Prince George, Bc

Facilitated by the Northern Development Initiative Trust, the Economic Development Internship program allows interns to apply their professional skills in economic development services. Key aspects of the internship encompass grant writing, community profile management, business database updates, and collaboration with local governments, non-profits, and First Nations communities on grant application development.

Prince George, Bc

Prince George, Bc

Prince George, Bc

In Progress: Master Of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies - Global Change

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Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Political Science

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Certificate In Public Administration

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