Senior Administrative Officer – Town of Hay River – Hay River, NT

Closing Date: Open till filled
Employer: Town of Hay River
Contact Email: TownHall@hayriver.com
Location: Hay River, Northwest Territories

The Town of Hay River is seeking an experienced, dynamic and progressive leader to serve as Senior Administrative Officer. This position creates an extraordinary career opportunity for a SAO seasoned in municipal operations. The SAO must be a skilled, effective, open and honest communicator with Council, staff and the public. The SAO is a people manager and must have excellent human relation skills, the ability to understand personalities and to motivate and facilitate others to do their mandated responsibilities. The incumbent will be expected to facilitate and add value to the work of other members of the senior management Team. As a decision maker and strategic planner, the SAO coordinates staffs’ recommendations to Council and the overall administrative, budgeting, servicing initiatives, capital projects and related strategies throughout the Town. Further, the SAO will have strong organizational skills and will bring to the job a comprehensive understanding of local government operations and financing, the role and authority of Council and the function of the senior municipal staff.

We Offer:

Comprehensive Health/Dental Benefits
Accommodation Allowance
Pension Plan
A Competitive Salary (commensurate with experience)

The Town of Hay River is the Hub of the North and an ideal location for those who appreciate a lifestyle that encapsulates both an ideal family friendly environment along with recreational activities that will capture the spirit and zest for life in a dynamic and growing community. The option of walking or biking to work within minutes of where you live, creates time benefits with your family and an ability to fully participate in other recreational activities, including; golf, swimming, camping, fishing, water sports in the rivers, lakes and beaches, gardening, arts and cultural venues, among the countless other winter activities. Affordable housing, quality education, excellent health & social services make the Town of Hay River an ideal location to accelerate your career. The Town of Hay River offers a generous benefit package, and a rewarding lifestyle that creates privileges and a sense of adventure for all ages. To learn more about the Town of Hay River and to obtain a full job description for this opportunity, you are encouraged to visit our website at:

www.hayriver.com

Closing Date: Job will remain posted until filled, with an initial review date of October 7, 2015.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit their resume by mail, email, or fax to:
Town of Hay River
73 Woodland Drive
Hay River, NT X0E 1G1
Attention: Senior Administrative Officer
TownHall@hayriver.com
Phone: 867.874.6522
Fax: 867.874.3237

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location: Hay River, NT
Profession(s): Corporate Services
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 3:44:05 PM (PST)
Posting Expires: Friday, October 23, 2015 at 4:30:00 PM (PST)

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