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 responsible 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 qualified 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.

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.

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📌 Associate Director, Investigations & Discipline (British Columbia)
🏢 The Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia
📍 British Columbia