Legislative & Privacy Assistant
About the role
City of Powell River
Legislative & Privacy Assistant
Come live, work and play in paradise! Located along the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Powell River is a contemporary hub that balances abundant, natural beauty and a surplus of adventures with growing industry sectors in technology, retail, andtourism. Located just a 90-minute ferry away from Vancouver Island, within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin First Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a temperate climate. It’s known for an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle, a vibrant arts community, and four seasons of recreational adventures to explore.
Legislative & Privacy Assistant
Term Position (12 Months)
(Salary Range $69,400 - $79,600 per year)
Working as part of the Administration team, the Legislative & Privacy Assistant provides a senior level of confidential administrative support related to the functions of Council and the City as a corporate entity. Under the direction of the Corporate Officer, the incumbent processes responses to access information requests under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is involved in the review, development and ongoing management of Council and Corporate policies, procedures, bylaws and reports. You will be privy to highly confidential and sensitivity and must adhere to the highest standards of discretion and professionalism.
Ideally you hold a post-secondary Diploma in Public Administration or a related field, along with at least three years of working directly with governing boards or councils, senior staff, committees and commissions. Highly organized and self-motivate, you have exceptional attention to detail and are able to manage multiple priorities and effectively meet deadlines. Preference may be given to candidates with experience working with FOIPPA. A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence is required.
Closing date: October 8, 2025.
Legislative & Privacy Assistant Job Description
**ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON-LINE**
Click on this link https://powellriver.ca/pages/employment-opportunities
-OR-
Navigate to the City’s website at www.powellriver.ca
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Select ‘I Want To’, then ‘Apply for’, then Employment with the City’.
-
Click on the desired job posting displayed under ‘Current Opportunities’ and you will be taken to the instructions on how to apply.
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
About City of Powell River
Powell River is a modern and vibrant small-sized Canadian city. We're a diverse community of first peoples, born-and-bred locals and new arrivals from near and far who love Powell River for the lifestyle, affordability, progressive education, world-renowned international festivals, events and sports, haven for entrepreneurship, booming residential development sector, investment in light industry and creative economies, and our unparalleled outdoor playground.
Where we live is Coastal by Nature in the spectacular setting of the British Columbia Northern Sunshine Coast on the traditional lands of the Tla'amin Nation and the centre of the qathet Regional District.
Powell River people share a common purpose and great pride in our City. We are a welcoming community, working together in fellowship, sharing mutual attitudes, values, beliefs, and goals in making Powell River healthy and thriving through services and leadership for our coastal community and future generations in an innovative, effective and responsible manner.
Legislative & Privacy Assistant
About the role
City of Powell River
Legislative & Privacy Assistant
Come live, work and play in paradise! Located along the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Powell River is a contemporary hub that balances abundant, natural beauty and a surplus of adventures with growing industry sectors in technology, retail, andtourism. Located just a 90-minute ferry away from Vancouver Island, within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin First Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a temperate climate. It’s known for an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle, a vibrant arts community, and four seasons of recreational adventures to explore.
Legislative & Privacy Assistant
Term Position (12 Months)
(Salary Range $69,400 - $79,600 per year)
Working as part of the Administration team, the Legislative & Privacy Assistant provides a senior level of confidential administrative support related to the functions of Council and the City as a corporate entity. Under the direction of the Corporate Officer, the incumbent processes responses to access information requests under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is involved in the review, development and ongoing management of Council and Corporate policies, procedures, bylaws and reports. You will be privy to highly confidential and sensitivity and must adhere to the highest standards of discretion and professionalism.
Ideally you hold a post-secondary Diploma in Public Administration or a related field, along with at least three years of working directly with governing boards or councils, senior staff, committees and commissions. Highly organized and self-motivate, you have exceptional attention to detail and are able to manage multiple priorities and effectively meet deadlines. Preference may be given to candidates with experience working with FOIPPA. A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence is required.
Closing date: October 8, 2025.
Legislative & Privacy Assistant Job Description
**ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON-LINE**
Click on this link https://powellriver.ca/pages/employment-opportunities
-OR-
Navigate to the City’s website at www.powellriver.ca
-
Select ‘I Want To’, then ‘Apply for’, then Employment with the City’.
-
Click on the desired job posting displayed under ‘Current Opportunities’ and you will be taken to the instructions on how to apply.
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
About City of Powell River
Powell River is a modern and vibrant small-sized Canadian city. We're a diverse community of first peoples, born-and-bred locals and new arrivals from near and far who love Powell River for the lifestyle, affordability, progressive education, world-renowned international festivals, events and sports, haven for entrepreneurship, booming residential development sector, investment in light industry and creative economies, and our unparalleled outdoor playground.
Where we live is Coastal by Nature in the spectacular setting of the British Columbia Northern Sunshine Coast on the traditional lands of the Tla'amin Nation and the centre of the qathet Regional District.
Powell River people share a common purpose and great pride in our City. We are a welcoming community, working together in fellowship, sharing mutual attitudes, values, beliefs, and goals in making Powell River healthy and thriving through services and leadership for our coastal community and future generations in an innovative, effective and responsible manner.