Association of Interior REALTORS®
Chief Executive Officer

Established in 2021 through an amalgamation of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board, the South Okanagan Real Estate Board, the Kamloops & District Real Estate Association, and the Kootenay Association of Realtors®, the Association of Interior REALTORS® (the Association) is a member-based professional association serving approximately 2,600 REALTORS® who live and work in communities across the interior of British Columbia. Through advocacy, support, and regulation, the Association helps contribute to the reasons why working with a REALTOR® is the right choice for residents navigating the real estate market and it is dedicated to providing leadership and support to its members in their pursuit of professional excellence.

Reporting to the Board of Directors (the Board), the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is accountable for the overall planning, leadership, management, and operating results of the Association, including the implementation and realization of its strategic vision and goals. Responsible for providing valued services to the Association’s members, the CEO will be visible in all regions, responsive in addressing issues, and will keep members well-informed through a variety of communication channels. They are expected to make decisions and recommendations that positively impact the Association and will promote awareness of mandates and goals at every opportunity while being a strong advocate for the profession. Key to their role will be developing effective relationships with external partners and establishing alliances with similar organizations and stakeholders in the industry.

The ideal candidate is a highly effective relationship builder and a proven leader with experience running all aspects of an organization. They have worked closely with boards of directors to guide strategy development and set priorities and will have demonstrated strong business and financial acumen. Recognized as a credible, influential, and reliable professional, the CEO will possess a proven track record of working with key partners and stakeholder groups to further a mandate and advocate on behalf of the membership’s best interests. They will also be known for their approachable and open leadership style. Experience in the real estate sector and prior knowledge of the profession would be an asset, as would experience in a member-based organization. A passion for supporting staff and members and delivering exceptional service is a must.

The expected salary range for this position is $180,000 – $220,000 annually, supplemented by a competitive total rewards package. The exact salary range may vary depending on the candidate’s skills and experience.