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Notice!
Work will begin on the wharf head of the Alert Bay Harbour (right beside the ferry dock) on Wednesday May 20th. As part of our preparation to complete the works we need all users of the wharf to know that there will be no vehicle access form May 20th to June 15th.
If you need access to the crane, please call Eric Gregory at 250-974-3885 in advance
1:30 - 4:45 PM Educational Sessions at the Chilton Regional Arena
2205 Campbell Way, Port McNeill
4:45 - 7 PM Tourism Social at The Rock Pub
1703 Broughton Boulevard (at the Dalewood Inn)
Connect with tourism operators from around the Vancouver Island North region for an afternoon of educational sessions and pre-season networking.
This event is FREE to attend.
Thank you to everyone who has already registered.
Pre-registration is required by April 27
1 PM Doors open
1:30 PM Welcome & Introductions
1:45 PM Value of Tourism
Jody Young, Tourism Vancouver Island
2:30 PM Break
2:45 PM Developing Vancouver Island North’s Visitor Profile
Laurel Sliskovic, The Sociable Scientists
3:45 PM Break
4 PM Wildly Unique - Marine Wildlife on Vancouver Island North
And the community doing it right!
Jackie Hildering, The Marine Detective
4:45 PM Tourism Social
At The Rock Pub, 1703 Broughton Boulevard (Dalewood Inn)
Please contact 250 902-8281 or joli@vancouverislandnorth.ca
for more information or to register
Part-time Boat Harbour attendant job opportunity. 35 hours/week summers and 25 hours/week winters. See the job description here. Apply by 5pm April 23.
Request for Quote
For the Operation and Maintenance of the
Alert Bay Campground
The Village of Alert Bay intends to enter into a contract with a qualified firm or individual for the operation and maintenance of the Alert Bay Campground. Interested parties are invited to submit proposals for the seasonal operation and maintenance of the Campground, taking the following information into consideration:
The general scope of duties will include:
Full contract can be obtained from the Village office.
Interested parties should submit a letter of intent to the Village Office; the letter of intent must include a monthly price for the works contained in the contract in a sealed envelope no later than 5:00 pm April 3, 2015
Phone 250 974-5213
Email: heathern-s@alertbay.ca
Click here for the job ad for a full-time seasonal Groundskeeper. Please submit your application by Tuesday, April 7 at 5pm.
Click here for the job ad for a full-time Public Works Labourer. Please submit your application by Tuesday, April 7 at 5pm.
Requisition Number15-0098
Post Date2/26/2015
Close Date3/4/2015
TitleFinancial Services Rep Cormorant Island Cmty Br.
Employee TypeRegular (Permanent)
Employee SchedulePart-Time
Job CategoryCustomer Service
CityAlert Bay
ProvinceBC
Description
Financial Services Representative
Leadership skills and learning agility considered strong assets
With exceptional listening and compassion skills, and the ability to translate Vancity's Good Money™ brand promise to our members, you will have a solid understanding of customer service skills in a sales environment along with solid communication and interpersonal skills to build rapports with members whilst adhering to our retail service experience.
The Financial Services Representative reports directly into the Branch Manager.
Key areas of accountability for this role are:
Here at Vancity, we have a consistent set of expectations for all employees:
Qualifications
Competencies:
Education:
The competencies for this position would typically be acquired through High School plus some post-secondary coursework in related field.
Experience:
Solid related work experience.
Vancity Story:
At Vancity, our purpose is to work with people and communities to help them thrive and prosper. For more than 65 years, our commitment to make our community a better place has been the foundation of our success as a financial institution. We honour this commitment through corporate social responsibility that goes beyond donating dollars or volunteering time to worthy causes. It's about operating in a way that is responsible to members and staff, respectful of the environment, and supportive of the communities in which we live and work.
Tides of Change Community Meeting Thursday February 26 6:30 pm Community Hall
Announcement
February 26, 2015 - Cormorant Island
We are pleased to announce that Vancity credit union will be establishing a branch on Cormorant Island later this year. Vancity will offer residents of Cormorant Island a full suite of banking services, including cash withdrawal and deposit, bill payments, mortgage and loan services, credit card services, investments and financial planning and business banking services.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed yesterday at 12:30 p.m. among Vancity, the ‘Namgis First Nation and the Village of Alert Bay. The MOU supports the principles of community sustainability and calls on Cormorant Island residents and businesses to support on-island banking services by signing up your accounts. We look forward to sharing the exciting details of this transition as they become available.
We wish to thank the steering committee, the financial expertise of Headwater Capital Consulting and the business support of IVM Business Solutions for their hard work and dedication in leading this initiative.
This announcement comes at a pivotal point as the joint Tides of Change Economic Development Strategy is nearing completion. A financial institution is critical in developing a strong, sustainable local economy and Vancity’s dedication to these ideals make for a strong partnership. Welcome to Cormorant Island Vancity!
Should you have any questions about this announcement please contact Heather Nelson-Smith at the Village office (250)974-5213.
For a copy of the signed document click here
SCOPE OF WORK:
To supply and install LED decorative street lights in place of existing street lights.
· Replace twenty two (22) housings, LED lights, wiring et al. to existing mounting arms;
· Remove mounting arm and wiring on twenty two (22) standards, replacing with weatherproof profiled covering
· Rotate thirteen (13) of the posts 90° to alter light coverage.
TENDER SUBMISSION
Tenders will be accepted until 4:00pm Friday Mar 13, 2015 at the Village of Alert Bay Office, located at
15 Maple Road Bag Service 2800
Alert Bay, BC V0N1A0
ENQUIRIES
Pete Nelson-Smith, Public Works Superintendent 250-974-7091 pnelson-smith@alertbay.ca
Contact Pete from Alert Bay Public Works at 250-974-7091 or email PNelson-Smith@alertbay.ca
Due to recent events involving a 'near miss' situation with children on the airstrip we must remind everyone of the following:
‘Namgis First Nation and the Village of Alert Bay are jointly working on an economic development strategy. Join the conversation here!