Ethics Commissioner (Closed)
About City of Surrey
The City of Surrey acknowledges the traditional territories of the Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen, Qayqaytand Tsawwassen First Nations.
The City of Surrey is one of the fastest growing, culturally diverse cities in Canada. The City’s collaborative and innovative approach to providing municipal government services to residents and business has made it a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities. Guided by the core values of Community, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Service, the City of Surrey is committed to open, transparent and accountable government.
The Opportunity
Ethics Commissioner
The City of Surrey is the first municipality in British Columbia to establish the position of Ethics Commissioner. As an independent officer, the Ethics Commissioner performs advisory, investigative, educational services to best support fair and transparent governance. In addition, the Ethics Commissioner reports on findings and make sanctions or disciplinary recommendations to Council, as a mechanism for risk management and resolution of inquiry.
The successful candidate will have senior-level management, municipal, legal, judicial and/or quasi-judicial experience with demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices related to local government legislation, municipal bylaws, policies and procedures. The successful candidate will have deep knowledge of investigatory processes, superior interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to exercise ethical and sound judgement with discretion and confidentiality.
The Ethics Commissioner will be retained by the City of Surrey for a fixed term, with the possibility of extension. This is not a full-time, permanent role and can be assumed as a part of a lawyer’s or other professional’s ongoing practice. The Ethics Commissioner will have the ability to maintain confidential records and an independent budget.
It is integral that the successful candidate have no perceived or actual conflict of interest with the City, including, but not limited to, official dealings or employment, financial interest, or any involvement in City political campaigns and/or endorsements.
Search Process
We encourage candidates to apply with a covering letter responding to the following:
Your specific interest in the position and capacity to assume the role.
Describe your related experience, positions, and assignments. Include a sample of written decisions, if applicable.
List any recent or current work against or for the City.
An acknowledgement that you have no perceived or actual conflicts.
Proposed hourly rate.
The deadline for applications is February 10, 2023.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
This is an exclusive search via Mosaic Executive Search and Smith Legal Search. To apply or should you be interested in learning more about this unique opportunity please contact Dave Namkung at dave@mosaicsearch.ca
