Canal Flats is a passionate, community-minded Village situated in the scenic Columbia Valley. Incorporated in 2004, home to approximately 700 people, the Village is located one hour north of Cranbrook and the Canadian Rockies International Airport and thirty minutes south of Invermere. World class recreation for outdoor enthusiasts of all types is literally at the front door.
The Village is seeking an enthusiastic professional Chief Administrative Officer capable of working with Council to lead the Village to achieve its full potential as a vibrant, resilient community. This is a very exciting time for the Village, which is poised for substantial growth and development over the next few years. We are looking for an innovative team player with great communication skills, a willingness to champion change and a sense of community spirit to lead, mentor and coordinate our team.
The CAO will have the ability to provide strategic guidance, professional advice and support to Council in developing and implementing pol30, strategy and objectives which address the current and future needs of the Village. The CAO will also be a multi-tasker capable of interacting with senior staff as they manage the day-to-day operations of Village services. This full-time, permanent position also includes the responsibility of Director of Finance.
A wide range of educational and professional backgrounds will be considered; however, the ideal candidate will have:
Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related area
A senior certificate awarded by the Board of Examiners or recent equivalent professional development
Minimum of seven years in progressively more responsible leadership roles in a municipal government environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Experience with long term strategic planning and the ability to identify opportunities and emerging trends in sustainable growth management
Excellent proven interpersonal and communication skills to interact with the community, Council, staff and other levels of government
Business acumen and sound comprehension of financial management; statements, reporting and budgeting
Superior leadership and human resource skills
Ability to manage complex and diverse projects, general experience and skills in a wide variety of local government responsibilities.
In exchange, we offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, a thirty-five-hour work week, and a comprehensive benefit plan.
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume, in confidence, by Friday, October 20, 2017 at 4:30 pm. We would like to thank all applicants, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Dawn Attorp, Interim CAO
Village of Canal Flats
8866 Grainger Street, PO Box 159
Canal Flats, B.C. V0B 1B0
cao@canalflats.ca