Saturday December 13, 2025 | SOOKE, BC
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends
Greg Lowis is the new Director of Corporate Services and Corporate Officer with the District of Sooke effective January 7, 2026.
Lowis will lead the District’s Corporate Services Team, which includes Legislative and Bylaw Services.
In that role, he will oversee the preparation and management of bylaws, support Council meeting processes, uphold transparent and legislatively compliant decision-making, and steward statutory responsibilities under the Community Charter, Local Government Act (LGA), and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA).
Returning to Vancouver Island:
Returning to Vancouver Island, where he previously completed his law degree at the University of Victoria, Lowis joins the District from the mainland and brings more than a decade of experience across municipal and regional government.
Reflecting on his move to Sooke, Lowis shares, “Sooke is a community with heart, purpose, and momentum. I’m excited to contribute to a place where people care deeply about their home and their future. My goal is to support clear, consistent, and trustworthy processes so residents always know how decisions are made and how they can be part of them.”
His previous work at the City of Merritt and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District involved supporting Council and committees through major policy updates, leading bylaw modernization projects, strengthening records and meeting management systems, and contributing to emergency response efforts — including support during the atmospheric river flooding event in Merritt in November 2021.
He also played a key role in developing improved public-noticing processes and refining corporate governance practices to enhance organizational clarity and public confidence.
Lowis takes a people-centered approach to governance, says the District of Sooke. He values the immediacy, community impact and opportunity to help residents see how their voices shape decisions. This perspective, paired with his practical experience grounds his commitment to accessible, responsive, and well-functioning civic processes, said the District of Sooke in their announcement on December 11.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Lancaster University in England, and a Juris Doctor (JD) of Laws from the University of Victoria. He was a political assistant with South Gloucestershire Council in Bristol England, 2011-2017.
CAO comment:
Chief Administrative Officer Raechel Gray emphasized the alignment between Lowis’s experience and the District’s priorities.
“Greg’s depth of legislative expertise and his commitment to strengthening governance practices make him an excellent addition to our leadership team,” says Gray.
“What stands out is not only his knowledge, but his genuine care for communities and the people who serve them. His approach will reinforce our continued commitment to transparency and service excellence.”
Organizational capacity:
As the District continues to advance key initiatives, such as preparing for the 2026 general election, and strengthen organizational capacity, the leadership provided by Lowis will support collaborative, accountable, and forward-looking corporate services, the District says.
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