Position: Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Organization: Village of Alert Bay
Location: Alert Bay, (near Port McNeil, North Vancouver Island, British
Columbia
The Village of Alert Bay, located on Cormorant Island in Upper Johnstone
Strait, is the gateway to the Broughton Archipelago. The Village is the oldest
municipality in the Northern Vancouver Island Region and boasts a rich Pioneer
and First Nations cultural heritage. The Village works closely with the ‘Namgis
First Nation through the “Historic Alert Bay Accord” in the governance of and
delivery of services to
Cormorant Island. The 1,300 residents of Cormorant
Island enjoy services including a hospital, medical and dental clinics, boat
harbour, paved airport, extensive trail network, and BC Ferries service.
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer as a key member of the senior
management team, the Deputy CAO responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
performing the statutory role of Corporate Officer as set out in the Community
Charter including the preparation of agendas, minutes, correspondence and
research for all meetings of Council; archiving minutes of other meetings ,
bylaws and other records of the business of the local government; providing
access to records; certifying bylaws and other documents; and administering
oaths and affirmations, declarations and affidavits. You will have a good
understanding of municipal accounting including accounts payable, payroll,
accounts receivable and reconciliation of General Ledger accounts. Experience
with parliamentary procedures, and BC Municipal Legislation including but not
limited to the Community Charter, Local Government Act, Freedom of Information
& Protection of Privacy Act and Robert’s Rules of Order is an asset. In
addition, this position will involve ICBC Auto Insurance and Driver Licensing.
qualifications include:
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills- must tactfully and professionally deal with
various levels of government officials, members of the public, and fellow
employees
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience consulting the public; working with councils, boards, committees,
commissions and the community
• Experience working with budgets, spreadsheets and municipal accounting
• Proficient computer skills and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Able to meet the pressures of deadlines as required
• Experience in Municipal Information Systems (Muniware) an asset
• Experience in public sector corporate administration, preferably in the
municipal sector, is desirable.
The successful candidate will have a certificate in Local Government
Administration or a minimum of three (3) years experience at the Corporate
Officer level.
If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding leadership role,
forward your resume and cover letter with a minimum of three (3) related
references to James R. Craven & Associates, by 5:00 pm on Monday, October 24, 2016.
A Supplementary Package can be obtained from the consultant, which includes a
complete job description, benefits plan, and details of the competitive
compensation. Please feel welcome to request the package by email, and
following that to discuss the position with the undersigned:
Jim Craven
James R. Craven and Associates Ltd.
250 -744-9455
craven@telus.net
http://www.jrcraven.ca
