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The VSA builds public confidence in the motor dealer industry in BC by engaging and educating industry and consumers, ensuring a safe and reliable motor vehicle buying experience.
We fulfill our purpose by administering and enforcing theβ―Motor Dealer Actβ―and its regulations and theβ―Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act.β―
At the VSA, we are proud of our dedicated and passionate team that strives to bridge the gap between the industry and the regulator, all while embracing a collaborative and innovative approach!.
Consider joining our committed team with access to programs, and activities that support a healthy work-life balance and fosters individuality and diversity.
As an independent, non-profit, regulatory agency that oversees the sales of personal-use new and used vehicles, the VSA:
Our team is diligently working away to ensure our organizational goals and our mandate is being met. You can learn more about what our team has accomplished in the last fiscal year from our Annual Report.
Do you want to know what the VSAβs organizational goals are, how our team is contributing towards achieving them and how you can be a part of the organizational goals too?
Check out our 2024 Strategic Business Plan here.
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The Vehicle Sales Authority of BC (VSA) believes in equal opportunity and fair hiring processes when filling positions and hires only the most qualified individuals to ensure the success of our organization.
All employees and potential candidates are considered for employment opportunities in a fair and consistent manner, ensuring a transparent and fair hiring process to select the right candidate based on relevant merit for the role.
A conditional offer of employment is presented to the successful applicant, contingent on the applicant’s agreement to a successful criminal record check, and any other conditions applicable to the position. Reference and background checks, including criminal record checks, are conducted for all potential candidates for employment at the VSA. Once all necessary conditions have been satisfactorily met, the VSA will make a final job offer.
All VSA staff are offered a compensation package based on their role, skill, and experience.
All staff are encouraged to take regular time off from work to relax. Staff are provided with paid vacation time, paid sick days, and the opportunity to accrue flex time for additional paid time off. Whatβs flex time? Instead of taking your 60-minute lunch, take 30 minutes and work the other 30 minutes. Bank that time until you have a day off and then book your restful day away from work.
We offer our teams comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as an employee & family assistance program for you and your dependents. We take employee wellbeing seriously.
After 12 months of employment, staff are eligible to participate in the VSAβs RRSP matching program. No need for you to try to remember this at the end of year one! At your one-year work anniversary mark, HR will provide you with the details to get setup.
Many of our employees told us in our survey that they prefer a hybrid model of work, and thatβs what we offer to our staff β some time in the office and some time working from home.
All staff are provided with the tools they need to succeed. We will have your workstation ready to go for you on your first day. Missing something? Just let us know!
In your first couple of weeks with the VSA, you will meet with all the managers and the Executive Team to learn about their teams, what they do, how you can support them and how they can support you. Your hiring manager and HR will curate a 3-week plan especially for you that includes all the initial training you need to be successful at your role.
There are many opportunities to learn and build your career. We support employees’ growth by offering job shadowing prospects, as well as opportunities to attend conferences or take courses. Interested in a course? Reach out to HR for next steps with your request.
At the beginning of the fiscal year, you will be provided with your key performance indicators (KPIs) that are derived from our organizational goals. You will know exactly which goal(s) you are actively contributing to through your professional development plan.
Halfway through the year, your direct supervisor will have a formal meeting with you to discuss how you are tracking with your goals. Do changes need to be made? Do you need extra support? Did you accomplish your goals and need new goals for the rest of the year?
At the end of the fiscal year, your direct supervisor will meet with you again to complete the Performance Management Program. How did you do? Were you provided the support you needed to realize your goals? Performance reviews at the VSA are a two-way street β you get to have your say too!
Do you see an active open role below that you are interested and qualified for? Send us your application. Submit your cover letter and resume to resumes@vsabc.caβ―
We wish we could contact every single applicant! We sincerely thank all candidates for showing interest in the VSA and for applying for open positions; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Who is the VSA?Β
The Motor Vehicle Sales Authority of BC (βVSAβ) builds public confidence in the motor dealer industry in BC by engaging and educating industry and consumers, ensuring a safe and reliable motor vehicle buying experience.Β
As an independent, non-profit, regulatory agency that oversees the sales of new and used personal-use vehicles, the VSA:Β
Why join the VSA?Β
The VSA is an organization where you can build your career. You will work with a dedicated and passionate team that strives to bridge the gaps between industry, the consumer, and the regulator, all while embracing a collaborative and innovative approach. Consider joining a strong team that is committed to protecting the public with access to employee programs, and activities that support a healthy work-life balance and fosters individuality and diversity.Β
What the VSA OffersΒ
In addition to becoming part of an exceptional team, the VSA also offers:Β
What is the Role?Β
Legal Counsel (Lawyer) plays a leadership role in the delivery of the VSAβs purpose of building public confidence in the BC motor dealer industry by engaging and educating industry and consumers, ensuring a safe and reliable motor vehicle buying experience.Β
The Lawyer will provide ongoing general legal advice and services to the VSA. This role requires the individual to carry out their duties in an unbiased, professional, courteous, and timely manner while adhering to the principles of administrative fairness.Β
What You’ll Do:Β
The key accountabilities and deliverables of the Lawyer include:Β
Is this a Good Fit for You?Β
As a member of the team, the Lawyer will carry out responsibilities with a high degree of independence, initiative, and discretion, demonstrating good judgment and prudence. This role includes active involvement in strategic and annual business planning, oversight of ongoing operations and review of organization performance. This role requires the individual to carry out their duties in an unbiased, professional, courteous, and timely manner while adhering to the principles of administrative fairness.Β Β Β
The successful candidate must:Β
Your Experience and Educational BackgroundΒ
While it is understood that a candidate may not possess all the competencies noted below, it is expected that over time, the candidate will demonstrate most, if not all, of these aspects:Β
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Preferred:Β
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Compensation & Benefits
How to Apply Β
If you are interested in the Legal Counsel (Lawyer) role with the Vehicle Sales Authority and would like to submit your application for review, please send your cover letter and resume to our HR Department at resumes@mvsabc.com.Β
All applicants must undergo a criminal background check, should have knowledge of the role of regulatory organizations, and preferably knowledge of the Motor Dealer Act and other relevant consumer protection legislation. Short-listed applicants will also require a short research project, writing sample and presentation from those selected candidates for an interview.Β
We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Β
Who is the VSA?
The Motor Vehicle Sales Authority of BC (βVSAβ) builds public confidence in the motor dealer industry in BC by engaging and educating industry and consumers, ensuring a safe and reliable motor vehicle buying experience.
As an independent, non-profit, regulatory agency that oversees the sales of personal-use new and used vehicles, the VSA:
Why join the VSA?
The VSA is an organization where you can build your career. You will work with a dedicated and passionate team that strives to bridge the gaps between industry, the consumer, and the regulator, all while embracing a collaborative and innovative approach. Consider joining a strong team that is committed to protecting the public with access to employee programs, and activities that support a healthy work-life balance and fosters individuality and diversity.
What the VSA Offers
In addition to becoming part of an exceptional team, the VSA also offers:
What is the Role?
The Registrar plays a leadership role in delivering on the VSA purpose, which is to build public confidence in the BC motor dealer industry by engaging and educating industry and consumers, ensuring a safe and reliable motor vehicle buying experience. As a member of the Executive Team, this role will carry out responsibilities with a high degree of independence, initiative, and discretion, demonstrating good judgment and prudence. This position includes active involvement in strategic and annual business planning, oversight of ongoing operations and review of organization performance.
The Registrar reports to the President on the budget and administrative matters relating to the Registrarβs scope of operations, and also reports directly to the Board of Directors and the Government where required to ensure the unfettered administration of the Motor Dealer Act, prescribed provisions of the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act, prescribed provisions of the Administrative Tribunals Act, eight underlying Regulations, and any other provincial and federal statute that impacts the role and powers of the Registrar. The independent statutory decisions of the Registrar are reviewed by the B.C. Supreme Court by way of judicial review.
What You’ll Do:
The key accountabilities and deliverables of the Registrar include:
Statutory Responsibilities:
Related Responsibilities:
Support the development, implementation, and delivery of consumer education programs.
Corporate Responsibilities:
Is this a Good Fit for You?
As a member of the Executive Team, the Registrar will carry out responsibilities with a high degree of independence, initiative, and discretion, demonstrating good judgment and prudence. This role includes active involvement in strategic and annual business planning, oversight of ongoing operations and review of organization performance. This role requires the individual to carry out their duties in an unbiased, professional, courteous, and timely manner while adhering to the principles of administrative fairness.Β
The successful candidate must:
The desired start date for this role is May 1, 2025.
Your Experience and Educational Background
While it is understood that a candidate may not possess all the competencies noted below, it is expected that over time, the candidate will demonstrate most, if not all, of these aspects:
Required:
Preferred:
You Possess the Following Competencies
Some travel may be required for adjudicative hearings and to attend conferences.
Compensation & Benefits
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If you are interested in the Registrar role with the Vehicle Sales Authority and would like to submit your application for review, please send your cover letter and resume to our HR Department at resumes@mvsabc.com.
All applicants must undergo a criminal background check, should have knowledge of the role of regulatory organizations, and preferably knowledge of the Motor Dealer Act and other relevant consumer protection legislation. Short-listed applicants will also require a short research project, writing sample and presentation from those selected candidates for an interview.
Who is the VSA?
The Motor Vehicle Sales Authority of BC (βVSAβ) builds public confidence in the motor dealer industry in BC by engaging and educating industry and consumers, ensuring a safe and reliable motor vehicle buying experience.
As an independent, non-profit, regulatory agency that oversees the sales of personal-use new and used vehicles, the Vehicle Sales Authority of BC:
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We are looking for a Licensing Officer to join our team for a 6-month contract and to actively support the VSA mission and vision as a front-line ambassador in processing motor dealer, wholesaler, broker-agent and salesperson applications for licensing and renewals of licenses. The Licensing Officer will regularly update the Licensee Registry within the organizationβs database. The Licensing Officer also assists in arranging for salespersons to take the Salesperson Certification Course and any other required continuing education.
If you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to make a difference through your work, and are passionate about acting in the best interest of public safety β then come be a part of our team!
What You’ll Do:
The key accountabilities for this role include:
The Licensing Officerβs primary role is the processing and reviewing of applications for licensing or renewal of licensing and arranging salesperson training. In this position, you will respond to all licensing issues and recommend solutions by referencing existing legislation, regulations, policy and procedures, or escalate the matter to management.
Your Experience and Educational Background
Preferred
Preference will be given to applicants who have worked in a regulatory environment involving consumer protection.
You Possess the Following Competencies
Benefits of Working at the VSA
At the VSA, you will work with a dedicated, passionate team that strives to bridge the gap between the industry and the regulator, all while embracing a collaborative and innovative approach. Consider joining a strong, committed team with access to programs and activities that support a healthy work-life balance and fosters individuality and diversity.
Compensation
This position offers a competitive salary. The annual salary range for this role is $56,880 – $63,990 (to be pro-rated according to the 6-month contract term), plus 6% in lieu of vacation. In addition to the compensation, the VSA offers 6% in lieu of benefits.
Length of Contract
The Licensing Officer position will run for 6 months from the mutually agreed upon start date.
How to Apply
If you are interested in the role, email your cover letter and resume to resumes@vsabc.ca
All applicants must undergo a criminal background check and reference checks, should have knowledge of the role of regulatory organizations, and preferably knowledge of the Motor Dealer Act and other relevant consumer protection legislation.
We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.