ABOUT US

The Local Government Management Association of British Columbia (LGMA), located on the traditional territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, known today as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations in Victoria, is an independent non-profit organization that has provided professional development and training for local government professionals across B.C. for over 100 years.
Ours is a passionate, tight-knit, service-oriented team. Together we provide leading professional development and member services - all the while brainstorming, high-fiving, laughing a lot, and often sharing meals together! If you value a positive and dedicated culture, fun and supportive colleagues, and the opportunity to work in a flexbile, empowering environment, we’d love to hear from you! It’s incredibly rewarding to work with the professionals that support our communities, and to provide leading educational programs that ensure local government staff have the skills and competencies to deliver vital local programs and services. Hear from our members about what we do and how we impact their careers.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will appeal to an experienced professional who thrives on building collaborative relationships and translating vision into action. The Senior Program Manager also functions as the Deputy Executive Director and serves the Association and its local government members by contributing to broad organizational strategy at the senior level and providing project/program oversight and management. In carrying out the day-to-day provision of professional development and member services, the position provides direction to and works collaboratively with colleagues, partner organizations/agencies, advisory committees, professional and volunteer service providers, and vendors, while adhering to policies and procedures set out by the Executive Director and Board of Directors. Periodic travel within British Columbia is required. Responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing educational program opportunities, content, and delivery;
• Forging strategic alliances with key partners, sponsors, and members of other agencies core to the local government system support (e.g. UBCM, provincial ministries, FNPSS);
• Recruiting and supporting BC local government professionals to expand the LGMA’s volunteer network of advisory committee members and training facilitators;
• Providing direction and regular supervision to LGMA staff, suppliers, and volunteers to deliver high quality programs and services, while ensuring best value to the Association and its members;
• Contributing to longer-range planning and policy-making by providing strategic advice to the Executive Director and the Board; and participating in organizational financial, operational, and resource planning.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for a self-motivated leader with a post-secondary degree, Masters preferred, in Business, Public Administration, Adult Education or related training, and a demonstrated history of related experience with:

• Program/project planning, implementation and evaluation;
• Deputy/senior level leadership and supervision, with experience in conflict management, problem solving, and strategic thinking;
• Designing educational programs, particularly for adult learners;
• Advancing DRIPA and/or supporting internal and external efforts to build Indigenous relations;
• Identifying, recruiting and supporting volunteers who provide program advice and training;
• Leading inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility initiatives;
• Strong financial management skills and ability to manage budgets and expenses;
• Managing vendors, suppliers and contractors; and
• Technology inherent in the job including Office 365

Understanding of the local government system in BC is an asset. Experience in planning large conferences, forums, or other professional development programs is an asset.

HOW TO APPLY

Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, empowering, and rewarding organization. At the LGMA, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we serve. Indigenous people, racialized persons, all genders, LGBT2Q+, persons with disabilities, and individuals who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the recruitment process.
Applicants may apply in confidence via online application: LGMA Senior Program Manager Position Application Form. This opportunity will close on Tuesday, February 18 at 4:00 p.m. PST. While LGMA thanks all applicants in advance for their interest, please note that only those who are short-listed will be contacted. Applicants who are short-listed will receive a copy of the job description.
In accordance with information and data provided by British Columbia’s Provincial Health Office, being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is the most effective way to safeguard the health and risk of transmission to everyone. The LGMA is mandated by its constitution to deliver professional development and training to local government staff members across British Columbia.
Because we are a small team and all staff are expected to be available to support the delivery of in-person programming that are subject to the Provincial Health Orders for in-person events, and reflective of the previous requirement for vaccination passport requirements by Public Health Orders, eligible applicants will be asked to show proof of vaccination or proof of medical exemption during the recruitment process. Candidates who cannot be fully vaccinated based on a protected legal ground as defined in the BC Human Rights Code may request an accommodation of this requirement to be fully vaccinated.
Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : Experience an asse

• Designing and implementing educational program opportunities, content, and delivery;
• Forging strategic alliances with key partners, sponsors, and members of other agencies core to the local government system support (e.g. UBCM, provincial ministries, FNPSS);
• Recruiting and supporting BC local government professionals to expand the LGMA’s volunteer network of advisory committee members and training facilitators;
• Providing direction and regular supervision to LGMA staff, suppliers, and volunteers to deliver high quality programs and services, while ensuring best value to the Association and its members;
• Contributing to longer-range planning and policy-making by providing strategic advice to the Executive Director and the Board; and participating in organizational financial, operational, and resource planning