Associate Director, Investigations & Discipline

Lead the team that protects the public trust in British Columbia's notarial profession. About the Society The Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia (SNPBC) is the governing body responsible for the licensing and regulation of Notaries Public in British Columbia. Guided by the Notaries Act, the Society sets and enforces the standards of competence and conduct that protect the public interest and maintain confidence in the notarial profession. The Opportunity The Associate Director, Investigations & Discipline leads the Society's Complaints and Discipline department, overseeing the complaints and discipline process and the member trust audit program - the core of the Society's public protection mandate. Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Discipline Committee, the Audit Committee, and senior management, you will bring sound judgment, strong analytical and communication skills, and genuine care for fair and consistent regulatory process to some of the Society's most sensitive and consequential work. This is a role for someone who wants regulatory work with real impact — leading a team, shaping policy and practice, and representing the Society at hearings and before its committees and directors. What You'll Do Discipline & Investigations Assess complaints and recommend disciplinary action; advise the Discipline Committee on preliminary inquiries Draft Notices of Hearing, compile evidence, and prepare witnesses Present on behalf of the Society at disciplinary and penalty hearings, and before the directors Oversee the negotiation of Agreed Statements of Fact for less serious matters Monitor legislative and regulatory developments relevant to professional discipline Member Trust Audit Direct the annual member audit program in partnership with external auditors Review audit outcomes and determine appropriate next steps, including referrals to the Audit Committee Leadership Supervise the Manager, Investigations; and Manager, Legal Compliance and Discipline; Provide strategic advice to the Executive Director and Board committees on public protection and compliance Contribute to the ongoing development of discipline and audit policy What You Bring A law degree, or a related degree with equivalent experience in professional regulation, discipline, or compliance 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally with a regulatory body, law society, or similar public-protection mandate Experience presenting cases or evidence before a committee, panel, or tribunal Working knowledge of administrative law principles and rules of evidence Demonstrated staff supervision and people-leadership experience Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with sound judgment in sensitive, high-stakes matters Why Join the Society We offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support our employees' well-being and professional success, including comprehensive health and dental benefits, coverage of professional membership dues and development opportunities. How to Apply Please submit your resume and a cover letter to [email protected] by September 8, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Society is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available on request throughout the recruitment process.

Lead the Complaints and Discipline department by overseeing the complaints process and the member trust audit program. Represent the Society at disciplinary hearings and provide strategic advice to the Executive Director and Board committees.

Requires a law degree or related degree with over 5 years of experience in professional regulation or compliance. Must have demonstrated leadership experience and a strong working knowledge of administrative law and rules of evidence.

• Health Benefits • Dental Benefits • Professional Membership Dues Coverage • Development Opportunities

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• Professional Regulation
• Disciplinary Investigations
• Administrative Law
• Rules of Evidence
• Staff Supervision
• Case Presentation
• Policy Development
• Audit Management
• Legal Compliance
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Analytical Skills

• Legal
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 11, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Director