Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Position

The Village of Alert Bay is seeking an experienced Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (Deputy CAO).

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 Nation 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;  archivingminutes of other meetings, bylaws and other records of the business of the local government; providing access to records, certifying bylaws and other documents; 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.

Desired 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
  • Being 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 the equivalent of 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 with a minimum of three (3) related references and a brief cover letter by 4:00pm on Tuesday, December 1st to:

Justin Beadle, CAO
The Village of Alert Bay
Bag Service 2800
Alert Bay, BC
V0N1A0
Email: cao@alertbay.ca

DEADLINE: 4:00 PM December 1, 2015.
Only those candidates who are short-listed for interview will be contacted.

Business Workshops

Attention business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and artists!  Vancity, 'Namgis First Nation, Community Futures and the Village of Alert Bay present four workshops to help you start or improve your own business.  Check out this poster for more information.  Hope to see you there!

Workshop #1: Getting started
October 27, 6-8pm, Learning Centre

Workshop #2: Business planning
November 3, 6-8pm, Learning Centre

Workshop #3: Financials
November 17, 6-8pm, Learning Centre

Workshop #4: Making it Happen
November 24, 6-8pm, Learning Centre
 

Request for Tender

The Village of Alert Bay requests contractors to submit a tender for a municipal solar hot water upgrade.  The RFT document can be found here.  The submission deadline is 4:00pm Friday October 23.

Learn about running your own business!

Are you interested in starting your own business?  Want to expand or improve your existing business?  Are you an artist of any kind?  Come to our business information session Tuesday October 20, 6-8pm at the Cormorant Island Learning Centre .  Refreshments and door prizes!  For more information call 250-974-5728.

This is a 'Namgis First Nation, Vancity, Community Futures and Village of Alert Bay event.

Public Works Foreman Position

The Village of Alert Bay is seeking applicants for the position of Public Works (Working) Foreman.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Village of Alert Bay, the selected individual will work with regular and seasonal public works staff to ensure that all related services are provided to Village residents and that Village infrastructure is maintained.

The individual joining our team will have demonstrated capacity in:

  • Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling services delivery;
  • Small Water/Wastewater (EOCP) Systems certification will be required;
  • Management and maintenance of Municipal Properties, Capital Assets and Equipment;
  • Assisting with preparation of RFP’s for contracted services and contractor oversight;
  • Being fully conversant with the applicable  rules and regulations as set forth by the governing agencies of BC and Canada including, but not limited to: WorkSafe BC, Ministry of Environment, and other applicable Local Government Regulations;
  • Preparing timely, monthly and annual maintenance work plans and supplementary budgets for the efficient operation of the Village’s Public Works functions;
  • Acting as the principal contact and intermediary between the municipality and the public in matters pertaining to Public Works, including liaison with the Public Works Supervisor of the adjacent ‘Namgis First Nation;
  • Ensuring a safe and efficient work environment;
  • Hiring casual labour as required and as limited by the approved financial plan;
  • Supervising all Public Works Staff whether full-time or temporary employees;
  • Identifying staff training requirements to Council;
  • Planning and preparation for job succession;
  • Ensuring that evaluative reports on all staff under his/her direct supervision are undertaken on an annual basis;
  • Using basic computer programs (MS WordExcel) for budget and job-tracking as well as preparing regular reports to the Village CAO and Council.

The Village of Alert Bay will offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications and prior experience.  The Community of Cormorant Island and the surrounding natural environment will present an opportunity to live and work in one of the island jewels of the Inner West Coast of BC. (www.alertbay.ca)

Qualified individuals are requested to send their resume and covering letter to:

Pete Nelson-Smith
Corporation of the Village of Alert Bay
Bag Service 2800, Alert Bay, BC.  V0N 1A0
Email: Pete Nelson-Smith pnelson-smith@alertbay.ca
 

DEADLINE: 4:00 PM October 23, 2015. 
Only those candidates who are short-listed for interview will be contacted.

Driver Licensing Services NOT AVAILABLE

Please take note that Driver Licensing services will NOT be available August 24-28 due to illness , however that could change, we will keep this page up to date as we receive the information. You can visit the Port McNeill Driver Licensing Office at Coastal Community Insurance if you cannot wait until staff return.

Sorry for any inconvenience

Campfire Ban Lifted

Effective at noon on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, campfires will once again be permitted in the North Island-Central Coast Natural Resource District within the Coastal Fire Centre's jurisdiction.

Campfires will be permitted on Vancouver Island: North of Robson Bight, in the Nimpkish Valley and North of Nordstrom Creek on the Brooks Peninsula, on the outer coast of Vancouver Island. Campfires are also permitted in the "Fog Zone" and on Haida Gwaii. Campfires will be permitted on the Mainland: North of Knight Inlet.

The following uses will now be allowed:

• campfires, as defined by the wildfire regulation

• open fires in an outdoor stove

The public is reminded that campfires cannot be larger than a half-metre high by a half-metre wide. Anyone who lights a campfire must have a hand tool (such as a shovel) or at least eight litres of water available to fully extinguish it. Never leave a campfire unattended and make sure that the ashes are completely cold to the touch before leaving the area for any length of time.

Small backyard burning piles (Category 2 fires) remain prohibited within the Coastal Fire Centre

 

Chief Administrative Officer Position

Council is seeking a candidate to work closely with and report directly to mayor and council.

  • Several years of local government experience in a senior administrative role.
  • Strong credentials in local government finance is essential.
  • Fluency with the Community Charter and Local Government Acts of BC.
  • A proven ability working proactively with councils, other governments, First Nations, the public and business sectors.
  • The proven ability to work successfully in and foster a team environment.
  • Ability to multi task in a fast paced and ever changing work environment.
  • Muniware knowledge is an asset.
  • Strong computer skills.

The preferred candidate will possess a relevant University degree and/or certificates or diplomas relating to Local Government Administration together with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a management and supervisory role in a municipal setting. 

The Village of Alert Bay has an excellent benefit package and the salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications and prior experience.  For more information on the community and the position, please visit www.alertbay.ca. 

If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, forward your resume with a minimum of three (3) related references, cover letter and salary expectations by 4:00 pm on Friday August 21, 2015.

Please direct all inquiries to Heather Nelson-Smith, CAO 250-974-5213 or email cao@alertbay.ca

For a full job advertisement click here  

 

Municipal Water Well Retrofit RFP

 Issued: June 26, 2015

Bidders Meeting: July 28, 2015 9:45am

Questions: Questions can be submitted prior to the Bidders Meeting on July 28; however, no answers will be provided and/or circulated prior to that date.

ALL QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THIS RFT MUST BE SUBMITTED BY Aug 05, 2015 16:00

No interpretation of the meaning of the Bid Documents (drawings, specifications, etc.) will be made to any bidder. Questions may be submitted, in written form, to:

Pete Nelson-Smith
Public Works Superintendent
Bag Service 2800, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0
or emailed to pnelson-smith@alertbay.ca

Questions will be answered by the appropriate individuals and answered within 2 business days via email with a return reply acknowledging receipt of the email requested. Questions and answers will be shared with all bidders.

Deadline for final submission of questions: Aug 05, 2015 16:00

Submission deadline: Aug 07, 2015

Full RFP Package - Click Here
 

Fire Ban in Effect

Effective at noon on July 2, 2015, campfires will once again be prohibited in all areas of the Coastal Fire Centre, with the exception of Haida Gwaii and the coastal area known as the “fog zone”.

The fog zone is a two-kilometre-wide strip along the outer coast of Vancouver Island, stretching from Owen Point (near Port Renfrew) north to the tip of Vancouver Island and around to the boundary of the District of Port Hardy. This strip extends inland two kilometres from the high- tide point. A map of the areas affected by the prohibition is available online at: http://bit.ly/1RQmI5K

The Coastal Fire Centre is implementing this campfire ban due to increasing temperatures and no precipitation in the forecast. This is the second strong drying period of the summer, with lightning in the forecast through the long weekend. Public assistance is needed to reduce the number of human-caused fires and enable crews to respond to naturally occurring wildfires.

The following uses will not be allowed:

• campfires, as defined by the wildfire regulation

• open fires in an outdoor stove

This prohibition does not apply to CSA-rated or ULC-rated cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes, or to a portable campfire apparatus that uses briquettes, liquid or gaseous fuel, so long as the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres. The use of tiki torches, fireworks or sky lanterns is also prohibited.

Please call the Village Office 250-974-5213 if you have any questions

 

 

2015 Annual Report

Public Notice Copy of the report found here

In accordance with section 98 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of Council Monday June 22nd, 2015 will include the 2014 Annual Report.

The meeting starts at 7:00pm please enter through the back door.

questions? call 250-974-5213

Tides of Change Economic Development Officer Job opportunity

Job description

 Position: Economic Development Officer

Due date for applications: June 26, 2015 5:00pm

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of history. As far as we know this is the first joint economic development plan between a municipality and a First Nation, and the first economic development position that works with both governments. Working jointly with these two governments provides a unique opportunity for an economic development professional to build their skills in both municipal and First Nations contexts.

 Background

 The ‘Namgis First Nation and the Village of Alert Bay are located on Cormorant Island, a short plane ride from Vancouver and a 5.5 hour drive north of Victoria.

Building on decades of successful joint projects, the two governments worked together on a joint economic development strategy in late 2014 and early 2015. Development of this plan – called ‘Tides of Change’ – involved hundreds of local residents and the plan has been approved by both Councils. It is now time to implement the actions in this plan.

Position

 The Economic Development Officer (EDO) is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the ‘Tides of Change’ economic plan for Cormorant Island; taking a lead role in activities and initiatives that will attract business opportunities to the Island; actively leading business retention and attraction activities; and supporting local entrepreneurs.

Accountability and reporting structure

 The EDO is a joint position between the ‘Namgis First Nation and the Village of Alert Bay.  The EDO is accountable to, and will work closely with, the Cormorant Island Economic Development Steering Committee, but will report to a supervisor within the Village Administration. The Steering Committee is a small advisory group of Councillors, government staff and business people. This group is an extension of a Steering Committee that oversaw the successful development of the Tides of Change. The committee is accountable to the Joint Councils (Village of Alert Bay and ‘Namgis First Nation).

Additionally, the EDO will work with the administrations of the ‘Namgis First Nation and Village of Alert Bay, community members, funders, neighboring communities, government officials and others.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Lead responsibility for implementing the Tides of Change plan, working closely with the economic committee, administration, external partners, and the business community. Please see the ‘Tides of Change’ plan available online (http://cormorantisland.wix.com/cormorantisland).  Actions fall under five categories: marine/harbour expansion, tourism, quality of life, business and entrepreneur support, and downtown revitalization. 

  • Finding and securing grant funding to implement the Plan.

  • Develop annual and quarterly work plans, and report progress on implementing these work plans to the Committee and community on a regular basis.

  • Building and developing relationships with various public and private sector representatives in order to grow the local economy and support the economic goals of the two governments, as outlined in Tides of Change.

  • The EDO may be expected to represent the community at regional economic development meetings, trade shows, etc.  

  • Develop and maintain relationships with existing business owners in order to retain and expand the local business base.

  • Organize and facilitate meetings with stakeholders as needed.

  • Carry out the Monitoring and Evaluation strategy from Tides of Change to understand if the actions in the plan are being carried out and having the desired impact.

    Mentorship of selected trainee.

Education, technical skills and certifications required

  • A university degree in a related discipline

  • Economic development certification would be an asset

  • Computer skills (spreadsheets, word processing)

  • Demonstrated ability to find and secure grant funding

  • Excellent presentation, writing and analytic skills

 Experience and knowledge

  • At least 3-5 years experience in a similar or related position.

  • Demonstrated ability to implement plans of the same or similar level of complexity as ‘Tides of Change’

  • Project management

  • Knowledge of community economic development theories and practices

  • Demonstrated ability to be diplomatic, respective and have a ‘customer first’ attitude when interacting with leadership, community members, businesses owners, partners and colleagues

  • Understanding of local government and First Nations processes, legislation, funding streams, etc. an asset

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Experience with, or interest in, Enterprise Facilitation is an asset, but not a requirement

  • Have sufficient leadership skills and confidence to be able to give recommendations to the economic committee, work with senior administrators and present to Councils as needed

  • Knowledge of the North Island an asset

Hours and location

This position is for 35-hour week, primarily Monday to Friday during regular working hours. The position is based on Cormorant Island.  

 Term

This is a 20 month contract position, with a strong possibility of renewal depending on the success of the incumbent in implementing the Tides of Change plan. 

Compensation

Commensurate with experience. Please state salary expectations in your cover letter

Applications

Please send a resume and cover letter and three related references  to cao@alertbay.ca by 5pm on June 26, 2015 Questions can be directed to Heather Nelson-Smith 250-974-5213 cao@alertbay.ca.

Applicants chosen for an interview will be required to demonstrate their past experience through a presentation to the hiring committee.

Alert Bay and the ‘Namgis First Nation thank all applicants, but only those contacted for an interview will be contacted.

Sailing Schedule Adjustments Sointula Berth Work Port McNeill – Alert Bay – Sointula June 10 and June 11, 2015 →

As planned with the ongoing Sointula terminal upgrade project, there are some mid-day sailing adjustments for Wednesday June 10 and Thursday June 11, 2015 on the Port McNeill-Alert Bay-Sointula route.   

To accommodate commissioning and crew training at the new Sointula berth, the following sailings have been cancelled:

Leave Port McNeill                                 Leave Alert Bay                               Cancelled

11:35 am                                                        12:20 pm                                June 10 and June 11

1:10 pm                                                                                                           June 10 and June 11

Water taxi service will replace the above sailings to accommodate foot passengers. The water taxi will operate out of the following locations:

  • Port McNeil Harbour (beside BC Ferries terminal)
  • Alert Bay Village Wharf (across from the Village office)
  • Sointula Harbour (Rough Bay Marina)

BC Ferries staff will be available at each location to provide direction and assistance.

For more details regarding the Sointula Upgrade, please visit: http://www.bcferries.com/about/projects/sointulaupgrade-2015.html

BC Ferries apologizes for any inconvenience the schedule changes may have and looks forward to completion of the third terminal upgrade for the Port McNeill-Sointula-Alert Bay route in Summer 2015.

For traffic updates or more schedule information please call us toll free at 1-888-BCFERRY (223-3779), check our website at www.bcferries.com or go to mobile.bcferries.com on your mobile device.

OPEN FIRES RESTRICTED

Effective noon Wednesday May 27, 2015 Category 2 open fires will be prohibited in the Coastal Fire Centre jurisdiction (Including Cormorant Island) to help prevent human caused wildfires and protect public safety.

 

This prohibition will remain in effect until October 16, 2015 or the public is otherwise notified.

 

Please note that you may still have campfires as This does not prohibit campfires that are a half-metre high by a half-metre wide or smaller, or apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes.

 If you have any questions call the Village Office at 250-974-5213

This notice was issued by the coastal fire centre

 

Source: http://engage.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/