Job Description :
The role provides strategic support to the Trust Council and the Executive Committee, assisting in discharging their responsibilities effectively.
Responsibilities include establishing terms of reference, orienting trustees on roles and responsibilities, organizing ongoing educational sessions on governance, land use planning, and topical issues. The role also involves interpreting and advising on legislation, providing expertise, advice, and recommendations on governance and strategic directions. Additionally, the incumbent counsels trustees on potentially controversial issues and how to manage them.
The position organizes and attends quarterly Trust Council meetings, monthly and ad hoc Executive Committee meetings, and standing committee meetings such as the Financial Planning Committee. It oversees meeting preparations, provides expertise during meetings, presents issues for consideration or decision, and directs follow-up actions.
The role oversees operational support to the 13 LTCs, ensuring the provision of local planning and regulating resources, expertise, and services. It also supports the Islands Trust Fund Board with policy, ecosystem protection, fund management, property management, and public relations resources and services.
It establishes and advises on a strategic planning framework, facilitates a review every four years, and guides the Executive Committee and Trust Council on resourcing levels, providing quarterly progress reports.
The position guides the Trust's liaison with political and executive representatives from related agencies, preparing briefing materials, coaching representatives, attending meetings, and advocating for Trust initiatives. It negotiates interagency protocol agreements, maintains and updates these agreements, and facilitates resolution of high-profile interagency issues.
The role manages lawsuits involving the Trust, liaising with legal teams, providing direction, and acting as an expert witness.
It translates strategic directions into operational frameworks, oversees legislation, policies, and programs, and leads the management team in resource planning, organizational structure, and performance management.
The incumbent leads a team of approximately 50 employees across three offices, promoting a positive work environment, employee engagement, and supervisory training.
Qualifications include a degree in land use management or public administration, with at least five years of progressive management or senior professional experience over the last ten years. A related graduate degree is preferred. The candidate should have experience working independently in complex political or governmental environments, managing policies, legislation, and programs, and leading staff and stakeholder relationships. Strong skills in negotiation, mediation, conflict management, and high-level communication are essential.
Knowledge requirements include local government practices, public sector environment, land use legislation, case law, litigation practices, strategic planning, human resource management, financial management, and computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and related tools.
Additional requirements include successful completion of security screening, a valid BC driver’s license, and a Canadian passport. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST. Candidates from British Columbia are preferred, with relocation accepted. Remote work is not available.
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