Director, Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms

Competition: LA252657

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Close Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 12:00pm (noon) PT

Salary Range: $125, $156,989.19 per annum

Placement within the range is typically between the minimum and midpoint and based on qualifications and experience, subject matter expertise, and internal equity, with consideration for how the candidate is developing, meets, or exceeds the role's requirements.

Job Description: JOB DESCRIPTION PDF

POSITION SUMMARY

Employees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Assembly) provide professional non-partisan services to support the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through procedural advice, administrative support and information services. The Assembly is an autonomous employer, separate from the administrative framework of B.C. government ministries and agencies.

The Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms is seeking a strategic, passionate and service-oriented individual for the regular full-time position of Director, Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms.

Reporting to the Sergeant-at-Arms, the Director, Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms is an active member of the SAA leadership team and accountable for managing a diverse portfolio of operational and business support services with a direct impact on front-line operations. The Director is responsible for developing and executing strategies, plans, and performance measures that align with organizational strategic priorities and initiatives, with the primary goal of improving and optimizing the safety and security programs. The SAA departmental organizational structure has diverse program portfolios reporting to the Sergeant-at-Arms for operational and strategic program support, while the Director provides leadership for strategic business operations.  The SAA leadership team actively partner across teams, fostering strong relationships and frequent collaboration to drive shared strategic priorities.  The SAA department is a diverse department comprised of approximately 100 staff members in a variety of roles, ranging from administrative to ceremonial support when the House is in session to Legislative Assembly Protective Services Officers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be/have:

• Post-secondary education in business administration, public administration, finance, or other related program, plus at least seven years of experience* working in a senior leadership capacity or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

*Relevant experience may include:

• Leading and overseeing program planning, service design, delivery, transformation, and integration initiatives in a large, multi-faceted organization.
• Developing operational policies and procedures to ensure effective program management.
• Managing complex organizational resource challenges (e.g. people, materials, budget).
• Leading in a professional environment (e.g. managing workloads and employee performance, coaching and mentoring, goal setting and leading the resolution of HR/performance issues).
• Championing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to reflect the changing needs of the organization.
• Effectively consulting with and guiding teams to develop employees to drive efficiencies and enhance services to further the goals of the organization.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Experience working in a parliamentary or public sector environment.
• Experience in leading change in a policing or a law enforcement environment and understanding a law enforcement culture would be considered an asset.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Career development– We support continuing education by providing innovative, inclusive and diverse learning opportunities for growth, skill development and career advancement.
• Community, engagement and recognition – We value teamwork, collaboration and connection. Employees have the opportunity to interact and engage through projects, committees, working groups and events. Together, we celebrate and acknowledge each other's outstanding achievements and contributions.
• Extended health benefits – We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health and dental, basic life insurance, an optional family funeral benefit plan, optional life insurance, optional accidental death and dismemberment, travel medical insurance, sick leave and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible work options – We have a collaborative and team-oriented culture where onsite presence is required for all positions. Flexible work arrangements, including modified work weeks (flex days) and hybrid work schedules (onsite/remote) are offered and subject to operational requirements which may not be available for all positions.
• Health and wellness– We promote employee health and wellness by providing access to an employee assistance program, an in-house fitness room, secure bike storage and a reduced-cost bus pass through the BC Transit ProPASS program. We also offer an infant and family wellness room, a meditation room and a sustainable commuting and active living program that provides reimbursement for fitness and wellness activities.
• Location, location, location — We provide employment in an architectural landmark, the Parliament Buildings, which overlooks Victoria's Inner Harbour on the edge of the downtown core, close to shops, restaurants, cafes and parks.
• Retirement benefits– We offer a generous pension plan with the Public Service Pension Plan where contributions are made by both the employee and Legislative Assembly. This pension plan provides employees with a lifetime monthly pension when they retire.
• Vacation benefits– We offer four weeks of annual vacation time to start, or 8 percent vacation pay.

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Note:

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia 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, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, and selection processes. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please contact

The Legislative Assembly Administration is a non-partisan workforce where political neutrality and impartiality is paramount. Employees must perform their duties in a non-partisan manner and manage their private affairs in a way that does not compromise or raise doubt about their ability to perform their job duties in a neutral and impartial way.

We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted.  An eligibility list may be established and/or auxiliary positions may be considered for future conversion to regular status. Lesser qualified applicants may be under-implemented or appointed at a lower classification. A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required as a condition of employment.

All positions at the Legislative Assembly require applicants to be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in Canada. 

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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