General Manager of Operations
About the role
The RDKB is seeking an experienced operations-focused senior leader. This is a dynamic and critical role for the RDKB, serving diverse communities across the region.
Reporting to the Chief Administration Officer, this position provides strategic leadership and support to a wide range of operational services and oversight to several departments including Planning and Development, Building Inspection, Recreation and Facilities, Fire and Protective Services, Victim Services, and Transit.
This role is based in our head office in Trail, BC, home to the regional hospital and airport. With abundant mountains, lakes and rivers, this area offers some of the most incredible recreational opportunities in the world. We are surrounded by communities rich in history, culture, art, and great food.
If you value local government, seek a new professional challenge and crave work-life-play balance, then this opportunity is for you. We are an organization that supports diversity and fosters a healthy workplace culture.
Some of the benefits you'll enjoy are an earned day off schedule, annual health and wellness benefit, in-house gym, secure bike stands, pet-friendly, staff gatherings, a supportive team, all the coffee you can drink, and a lot of snack days!
The required knowledge, skills and abilities for this position include:
- A post-secondary degree, preferably a Masters degree, in community and regional planning; public administration; or a related field
- Eight to ten years of public sector management experience
- Minimum 5 years experience working in local government
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills
- Thorough knowledge of local government law and contract law
- Experience managing personnel in a unionized environment
For more information about this opportunity, please review the Job Description.
Applications will be accepted until 4pm Friday, June 5, 2026.
Position Information
Status: Full Time, Permanent
Compensation: $157,685 - $174,283
To be successful, candidates must possess the right to work in Canada. The RDKB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Only those applicants shortlisted for this opportunity will be contacted. The RDKB thanks all candidates for their interest.
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About Regional District of Kootenay Boundary
The RDKB is located in the southern interior of British Columbia, Canada and is one of 29 regional districts in the province. Our region stretches across 8,200 square kilometres from Champion Lakes in the east all the way to Big White in the west and we serve more than 31,000 residents in eight incorporated municipalities and five unincorporated electoral areas.
Our mission is to provide a professional level of governance and advocacy both responsive and accountable to the needs of our regional community. Our services include recreation and culture, planning, building inspection, environmental programs, economic development and public safety services for fire and other emergencies.
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General Manager of Operations
About the role
The RDKB is seeking an experienced operations-focused senior leader. This is a dynamic and critical role for the RDKB, serving diverse communities across the region.
Reporting to the Chief Administration Officer, this position provides strategic leadership and support to a wide range of operational services and oversight to several departments including Planning and Development, Building Inspection, Recreation and Facilities, Fire and Protective Services, Victim Services, and Transit.
This role is based in our head office in Trail, BC, home to the regional hospital and airport. With abundant mountains, lakes and rivers, this area offers some of the most incredible recreational opportunities in the world. We are surrounded by communities rich in history, culture, art, and great food.
If you value local government, seek a new professional challenge and crave work-life-play balance, then this opportunity is for you. We are an organization that supports diversity and fosters a healthy workplace culture.
Some of the benefits you'll enjoy are an earned day off schedule, annual health and wellness benefit, in-house gym, secure bike stands, pet-friendly, staff gatherings, a supportive team, all the coffee you can drink, and a lot of snack days!
The required knowledge, skills and abilities for this position include:
- A post-secondary degree, preferably a Masters degree, in community and regional planning; public administration; or a related field
- Eight to ten years of public sector management experience
- Minimum 5 years experience working in local government
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills
- Thorough knowledge of local government law and contract law
- Experience managing personnel in a unionized environment
For more information about this opportunity, please review the Job Description.
Applications will be accepted until 4pm Friday, June 5, 2026.
Position Information
Status: Full Time, Permanent
Compensation: $157,685 - $174,283
To be successful, candidates must possess the right to work in Canada. The RDKB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Only those applicants shortlisted for this opportunity will be contacted. The RDKB thanks all candidates for their interest.
Not the right fit? Search for General Manager of Operations jobs in Trail, BC
About Regional District of Kootenay Boundary
The RDKB is located in the southern interior of British Columbia, Canada and is one of 29 regional districts in the province. Our region stretches across 8,200 square kilometres from Champion Lakes in the east all the way to Big White in the west and we serve more than 31,000 residents in eight incorporated municipalities and five unincorporated electoral areas.
Our mission is to provide a professional level of governance and advocacy both responsive and accountable to the needs of our regional community. Our services include recreation and culture, planning, building inspection, environmental programs, economic development and public safety services for fire and other emergencies.