The Community

The Village of Valemount is seeking applications for the position of Chief Administrative Officer.

Let the mountains move you in Valemount and the Robson Valley, your gateway to endless mountain adventures in the Cariboo,  onashee and Canadian Rockies. Feast your eyes on the enduring natural beauty taking to the wilderness at Berg Lake, Cranberry Marsh or along the Fraser River. Experience endless outdoor adventures, hiking, biking, fishing and rafting in summer, and skiing and sledding oceans of powder each winter. Just imagine the adrenaline rush you’ll feel when you add a helicopter to those summer and winter pursuits –  heli-hiking, heli-skiing, finding serene and extreme adventures in our mountain playground. For more information visit www.valemount.ca and www.visitvalemount.ca

The Position

The Village of Valemount is currently seeking a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to lead the organization, which has an annual operating budget of over $4 million and 15 employees.

The CAO is responsible for the overall management of the Village’s daily operations and the utilization of its human, financial and  hysical resources. The CAO works with the Mayor, Village Council, staff, and other parties to realize the community’s strategic vision and priorities. The CAO establishes clear goals for the senior management team and helps the team meet its objectives.

In addition, the CAO is responsible for helping build strong relationships with other local governments, First Nations, local businesses and diverse community organizations; identifying new opportunities for community development consistent with Valemount’s Official  community Plan; creating a visible presence with sincere interest in the community; showing respect and a strong commitment to tax
payers and developers; and ensuring the organization provides residents with efficient, high-quality services.

The Village of Valemount is currently executing the following Strategic Priorities (in no particular order):

Dedicating resources to the potential Valemount Glacier Destination Resort
Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw updates
Prioritizing First Nation Relations
Exploring geothermal opportunities
Developing Kinder Morgan Strategies
Developing Emergency Response Strategies
Developing a comprehensive Infrastructure Plan

The Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications, skills and experience:

Post-secondary education in a relevant field such as public administration, business administration, commerce, law, etc;
Three to five years’ experience at a senior management level in a local government environment, preferably as a CAO or comparable experience;
Experience working with First Nations;
Strong team leadership, analytical and organizational skills;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Discretion, tact, and good judgment;
Willingness to be innovative, creative and entrepreneurial;
Demonstrated ability to work in a political environment, balance competing interests and function in a multi-stakeholder environment;
Ability to interpret and apply legislation, regulations and policies and to provide appropriate advice;
Ability to foster a positive, collaborative, and respectful work environment; and
Fun loving

Persons who are interested in exploring this leadership opportunity are invited to submit their resumes with cover letters in confidence by 4:00 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2015 to: