Director of Community Services

The Town of Smithers has an exciting opportunity for a strategic and collaborative leader to oversee its community-facing services as the Director of Community Services. This is a full-time, exempt, senior-leadership position.

About Smithers

Surrounded by mountain ranges and beautiful lakes and rivers, Smithers is a northern gem. The town has a population of around 5,400 and is a service hub for the surrounding region comprised of approximately 15,000 people.

Residents enjoy four seasons of recreational activities, including a ski hill within half an hour of town, world‑class fishing, backcountry and cross‑country skiing, hunting, golfing and alpine trails for hiking and horseback riding, along with a lively music scene, boutique shopping, an art gallery and museum, an aquatic centre, and numerous family‑friendly activities. Smithers is a true northern gem.

Why work for the Town of Smithers?

You are passionate about shaping the community you call home. Smithers is small but mighty and we strive to make our community a great place to live, work, and play.

The Town offers an excellent fully employer‑paid benefits package, municipal pension plan contributions, Medical Travel Plan, and 5 weeks (25 days) of paid vacation for the first year worked.

About this opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Community Services is responsible for guiding the Town of Smithers’ community‑facing services to enhance well‑being, safety, inclusion, and engagement within the municipality. This role oversees a broad portfolio including recreation and culture, community safety and bylaw enforcement, homelessness and social development, and public communications and engagement.

This position offers a competitive salary of $126,029.36–$136,829.60 (commensurate with experience).

Essential Qualifications Include:

- Post secondary education (degree or diploma) in Recreation, Planning, or Business Administration, or a related discipline.

- At least 5 years experience in a senior leadership capacity overseeing community services or related functional areas within a municipal setting.

- Knowledge of the Community Charter and Local Government Act.

- Valid BC Driver’s License.

- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Further information, including a complete job description, is available on the Town of Smithers website at www.smithers.ca.

Candidates may be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills, qualifications, and abilities.

If you are interested in this exciting career opportunity with the Town of Smithers, please submit your cover letter and resume with three professional references, no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 9.

Human Resources
Competition #26-01
Town of Smithers
Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street
[email protected]

The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Town of Smithers is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Job Overview

Job Title: Director of Community Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Status: Permanent

Education Requirement: College, CEGEP or other non‑university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

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