Corporate Officer

**Village of Belcarra**:
**_"Between Forest and Sea"_**: 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, B.C. V3H 4P8

Telephone: 604-937-4100 Fax 604-939-5034

**Corporate Officer**:
**THE PLACE**
The Village of Belcarra (Belcarra) is located on the eastern shore of Indian Arm at the mouth of the Burrard Inlet within the traditional unceded territory of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. Belcarra is a unique community, peaceful, surrounded by nature, within Metro Vancouver, a short 10- m i nu t e drive to Port Moody and a 45-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. Belcarra has seven hundred residents and is surrounded by təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park and Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park (Indian Arm Park). It is a jewel of Metro Vancouver offering a unique spectacular natural setting in a larger urban context. The Village is entirely residential with its municipal office, community hall and public works yard as the centre piece of municipal government and gathering place for Village residents. təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park provides ready access to popular walking, hiking and biking trails, and water activities at both a sea water beach and a freshwater lake.

**THE POSITION**
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, you will assist with the management of all functions related to the statutory duties and responsibilities of the position of Corporate Officer (CO). The CO will play a key role in preparation of agendas, minutes, reports, bylaws, policies, and statutory notices as well as FOI requests and administering oaths and taking affirmations, affidavits, and declarations. The CO will also provide complex, confidential administrative support to Mayor & Council and the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing is essential. This role includes providing clerical assistance to other departments, general office duties as well as phone and front counter support.

**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
- At least three years’ experience in a smaller Canadian municipality as a Corporate Officer, manager or equivalent.
- Considerable knowledge of the Local Government Act and Community Charter, relevant legislation, bylaws, and policies.
- Considerable knowledge of parliamentary rules, procedures, processes, and protocols; local government functions and responsibilities.
- Experience with Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
- Effective communication, political acumen, and critical thinking skills with the ability to adapt to political priorities.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate and engage with key stakeholder groups including Council, staff, residents and surrounding municipal staff.
- Strong problem-solving skills supported by the ability to research, analyze, and interpret complex situations.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to prepare, edit, and maintain legislative documentation.
- Advanced skills in people management practices for direct reports, capable of creating and sustaining a respectful and productive work environment that inspires teamwork, creativity, enthusiasm, and positive results.

We appreciate all responses, but only those selected for follow-up will be contacted.

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years