General Manager of Operations

Job No: RDKB202657
Location: Trail

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 Us

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is located in the southern interior of British Columbia and prides itself on providing smart, sustainable governance and services to its constituents throughout our 8,200 km2 region. Join us here where you’ll find mountains, lakes and rivers, abundant breathtaking vistas and endless adventures, not to mention a burgeoning arts and culture scene. Our head office is located in the City of Trail, which combined with the nearby communities of Warfield, Montrose, Fruitvale and Rossland, is home to a population of approximately 20,000.
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