Manager, Strategic Initiatives
About the role
Manager, Strategic Initiatives
POSTING NO: 2025-31
POSTING DATE: October 15, 2025
POSTING EXPIRY D****ATE: November 7, 2025, at 4:00 pm*
Please note that qualified candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date
The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) is currently recruiting for a full-time Manager, Strategic Initiatives. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Manager, Strategic Initiatives supports the CAO to build a culture of public service that earns the trust and confidence of our community by delivering results on the Board’s strategic initiatives, attracting investment into the region, providing project leadership, building effective relationships and communications with intergovernmental partners and community members and supporting corporate planning and performance.
The ideal candidate will have:
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A university degree in public administration, political science, business administration, communications, planning or other related discipline, preferably at the post-graduate level.
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Extensive experience defining and leading complex projects, preferably within the public sector.
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Experience managing professional staff, project staff and consultants.
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A minimum of 7 years’ progressive, related experience in local government.
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Registration or eligibility for registration as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Planner (MCIP) or other related professional designation would be an asset.
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B.C. Class 5 Driver's License
The position is full-time, 35 hours a week, onsite, with an annual salary range of $104,000 to $120,000 and a generous, comprehensive benefits package.
For more information on this opportunity, please refer to the attached job description, which outlines all the duties and necessary qualifications for this position.
HOW TO APPLY: Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume and relevant certifications quoting posting #2025-31 Manager, Strategic Initiatives in the subject line of the application to hr@srd.ca. The SRD thanks all candidates for their interest and advises that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate must attain a clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector check.
990 Cedar Street,
Campbell River, BC V9W 7Z8
Tel: 250-830-6700 • Fax: 250-830-6710
Toll-free: 1-877-830-2990
JOB DESCRIPTION
Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : 5 years or more
Manager, Strategic Initiatives
About the role
Manager, Strategic Initiatives
POSTING NO: 2025-31
POSTING DATE: October 15, 2025
POSTING EXPIRY D****ATE: November 7, 2025, at 4:00 pm*
Please note that qualified candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date
The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) is currently recruiting for a full-time Manager, Strategic Initiatives. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Manager, Strategic Initiatives supports the CAO to build a culture of public service that earns the trust and confidence of our community by delivering results on the Board’s strategic initiatives, attracting investment into the region, providing project leadership, building effective relationships and communications with intergovernmental partners and community members and supporting corporate planning and performance.
The ideal candidate will have:
-
A university degree in public administration, political science, business administration, communications, planning or other related discipline, preferably at the post-graduate level.
-
Extensive experience defining and leading complex projects, preferably within the public sector.
-
Experience managing professional staff, project staff and consultants.
-
A minimum of 7 years’ progressive, related experience in local government.
-
Registration or eligibility for registration as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Planner (MCIP) or other related professional designation would be an asset.
-
B.C. Class 5 Driver's License
The position is full-time, 35 hours a week, onsite, with an annual salary range of $104,000 to $120,000 and a generous, comprehensive benefits package.
For more information on this opportunity, please refer to the attached job description, which outlines all the duties and necessary qualifications for this position.
HOW TO APPLY: Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume and relevant certifications quoting posting #2025-31 Manager, Strategic Initiatives in the subject line of the application to hr@srd.ca. The SRD thanks all candidates for their interest and advises that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate must attain a clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector check.
990 Cedar Street,
Campbell River, BC V9W 7Z8
Tel: 250-830-6700 • Fax: 250-830-6710
Toll-free: 1-877-830-2990
JOB DESCRIPTION
Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : 5 years or more