Classification:      Applied Leadership
Job Type:     Regular
Salary Range:     $68,600 – $76,210
Union/Included:     Excluded
Competition:      PC15: 46916
Security Screening:     Yes
Closing Date:      October 21, 2015
Geographically Restricted:     No

As one of the largest pension services providers in Canada, the BC Pension Corporation is a fast-paced and evolving organization with a challenging mandate. We provide a comprehensive range of pension services for the boards of major BC public sector pension plans. The Corporation is embarking on a transformational business plan that will change the way we serve pension plan members and employers. The strategic plan, From 12 to 21, is an ambitious program of business transformation that supports high service levels and cost-effective delivery through better use of technology, improved business process and continued attention to staff training and development.

The Pension Board Secretariat is an independent branch within the Pension Corporation that reports to the College, Public Service and Teachers’ Pension Boards of Trustees. The Pension Board Secretariat provides professional and operational support to the boards to meet their governance and fiduciary obligations carries out the day-to-day board operations and serves as liaison between the boards of trustees and plan partners, Pension Corporation personnel, bcIMC personnel, plan members and employers, pension plan stakeholders and others.

The Board Officer reports to the Manager, Pension Board Secretariat and is responsible for: Board and committee meeting management and recording; ensuring that Board members are fully prepared for meetings, have the necessary resources to effectively discuss issues and make decisions; advising the trustees on the application of fiduciary, governance and policy responsibilities; and communicating and following up on and implementation of Board decisions. The Board Officer is responsible for providing managerial and operational services to one of the Pension Boards of Trustees and serves as Assistant Secretary to that Board of Trustees.

Our ideal candidate will have:

A university degree, preferably law, business administration, public administration or equivalent combination of education and experience;
Knowledge of and experience in “corporate” governance requirements and meeting procedures;
Experience in policy development;
Experience in analyzing and interpreting legislation, regulations, contracts and policy;
Experience in legal and regulatory practice;
Experience in pension administration.