Request for Proposal: Harbour Attendant

The Village of Alert Bay invites expressions of interest for the provision of harbour attendant services at the Alert Bay Small Craft Harbour, Alert Bay Municipal Wharf, and Alert Bay Net Loft.

The Term of the Agreement will commence June 1, 2016.

The Services to be provided are as follows:

  1. To perform twice daily (minimum) boat counts and occasional measurement/monitoring of storage space.

  2. To collect all moorage, storage, and related fees owing, including daily and monthly accounts in accordance of Village of Alert Bay Bylaw.

  3. To submit all moorage and parking fees collected to the Village office, recorded in a format prescribed by the Village.

  4. To pursue delinquent/overdue accounts in cooperation with the Village office.

  5. To respond to telephone and radio calls from parties seeking information or moorage (cell phone and VHF hand-held radio to be provided).

  6. To provide information and instruction to all users of the harbour facilities concerning moorage, harbour bylaws, and general community information.

  7. To ensure that all harbour regulations are followed within Village of Alert Bay facilities in accordance with Village of Alert Bay Bylaw No. 730.

  8. To advise the Village office of any damages or deficiencies within the harbour facilities.

  9. The harbour attendant is not to assume care and control of any vessel in the Marina.

The harbour attendant shall have his/her own transportation for the provision of harbour attendant services. The Village shall provide an office, workstation, fax/copy/printer, safety equipment, and all other items required to conduct the work.

The harbour attendant is responsible for ensuring coverage seven days per week, by themselves or another acceptable party to the Village.

Interested parties are invited to submit a proposal citing their relevant qualifications to the Village office, including a monthly cost for performing the services for this contract position by May 13, 2016. Preference may be given to proponents who can demonstrate knowledge of marina operations and marina management duties. Must be bondable – a criminal record check may be required. 

Wanted: Administrative Office Clerk

The Village of Alert Bay is seeking an experienced Administrative Office Clerk.

As an essential member of the Village staff, the Administrative Clerk reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer. Responsibilities of the Village’s primary front counter representative include, but are not limited to: responding to enquiries from the public, acting as an ICBC Autoplan specialist and Driver Licensing agent, performing bank reconciliations, receiving payments made to the municipality, and assisting customers with tax and utility searches, property information, or bylaws.

This is a full time position Monday through Friday (9AM – 5PM) and includes a competitive benefit package.

Desired qualifications include:

  • Strong customer service and organizational skills
  • Ability to tactfully and professionally deal with various levels of government officials, members of the public, and fellow employees
  • Superior oral and written communication skills
  • Experience consulting the public and working with councils, boards, committees, commissions and the community
  • ‘Power User’ of Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel
  • Ability to learn and adjust to regulatory requirements quickly and apply them practically
  • Experience in Municipal Information Systems (MuniWare) an asset or similar information/accounting systems
  • A background in bookkeeping and accounting functions will serve the candidate well
  • Public sector or corporate administration, preferably in the Municipal sector, is desirable. Experience operating within other strict regulatory frameworks may be considered.

If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, forward your resume with a minimum of three (3) related references and a brief cover letter by 4:00pm May 23, 2016 to:

Justin Beadle, Chief Administrative Officer
The Village of Alert Bay
Bag Service 2800
Alert Bay, BC
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Email: cao@alertbay.ca

Anniversary Milestone for Tides of Change Economic Development Strategy

CORMORANT ISLAND, BC - A unique First Nation - non-First Nation community partnership is marking the first anniversary of a joint economic initiative by recognizing its concrete successes.

The 'Namgis First Nation and the Village of Alert Bay are neighbours on Cormorant Island. A year ago they launched an economic development plan to help turn the tide on the island's declining economy.

The plan, called Tides of Change, was the result of months of work and ideas from more than 200 of approximately 1000 Cormorant Island residents.

Read the full news release here.

Alert Bay RCMP be on alert for another FRAUD

The Alert Bay RCMP would like to advise of recent and continued attempts to defraud residents of Cormorant Island.  The Alert Bay RCMP have received reports of individuals, usually located in other countries, contacting residents of Cormorant Island via letter and telephone in attempts to coerce them into sending money.  These scams will often promise large sums of money or expensive items in return for a comparatively small amount of upfront money.  This request for money upfront is usually characterized as "processing fees" or "taxes on winnings".  The complexities of international policing combined with the high frequency of these events make it near impossible for police to achieve a resolution in the form of a criminal charge or retrieval of funds lost.  As such, the Alert Bay RCMP are asking that residents be vigilant and cautious before giving out personal information or sending money to anyone.

 

Members of the public are encouraged to verify the identity of anyone that contacts them for a monetary purpose prior to sending money.  Additionally, if there is concern or suspicion the public can contact the Alert Bay RCMP.

See Poster pdf click here

Service Canada March 2016

Service Canada

TODAY(March 17): 1:00 - 4:30 Namgis Health Centre

TOMORROW (March 18): 8:30 - 11:30 Namgis Health Centre

Some of the services that they provide:

Employment Insurance (EI)

Old Age Security (OAS)

Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)

Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) and CPP Disability

Social Insurance Numbers (SIN)

BC Hyro Power Smart Rebates

Don’t face another freezing cold winter.

Warm up your home, lower your energy bills, and get money back for energy-efficient home renovations. By insulating, reducing drafts, and upgrading to an efficient heating system, you could earn more than $4,500 in rebates PLUS a $750 Bonus from the Home Energy Rebate Offer.

 Get started at bchydro.com/homerebates or call 1 877 740 0055.

 BC Hydro can provide people with a free energy saving kit, and they can also even come out and provide a free installation of energy saving products. If you click on that link, you’ll see that the income thresholds are really not that low, and probably many people would qualify.

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Best Decorated Business & House and Citizen of the Year 2015

Monday, February 22, 2016 at 6:45 PM in the Village of Alert Bay Council Chambers Best Decorated Business will be Presented to "The Seine Boat Inn" and Best Decorated House "Kim Mercer and Edwin Williams" and Citizen of the Year Doris (Dalton) Schmitt. Congratulations to Winners and others that were nominated!  Village of Alert Bay is happy to announce there will be a NEW Category for 2016 "Group of the Year." Wishing you all the best for 2016

Increase access to Non-Emergency Medical Care Port Hardy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 10, 2016

Saturday clinic hours will help Port Hardy patients
get the right medical care in the right setting


The community of Port Hardy will soon have increased access to non-emergency medical care.

Starting on February 13 the Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. People in need of prescriptions, test results and treatment of non-emergency medical issues will be able to get same-day appointments with a family physician or nurse practitioner. It is anticipated that this pilot project will be of real benefit to people who have difficulty seeing their doctor on weekdays and may otherwise seek care at a local emergency department. The project will be assessed in the future to determine if it is well-used and warrants continuation.

“We’re very happy to continue improving access to primary medical care for families in our community,” said Dr. Prean Armogan, Medical Director for the Mount Waddington/Strathcona region.

“The people who work during the day are the same people you will see after hours in Emergency,” he added. “It is easy for people to think that it doesn’t matter if they occasionally come in after-hours for non-emergency situations, but you want staff to be as fresh and rested as possible.”

Between August, 2015 and January, 2016 the staff of Port Hardy Hospital redirected 233 patients from the Emergency Department to community clinics for treatment of non-urgent conditions. The expanded hours of the Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre will make it easier for patients to get the care they need in the appropriate setting. Patients can call 250-902-6008 to request an appointment with the next available doctor or nurse practitioner at the Health Centre. The Saturday opening hours will begin on February 13.

Anyone experiencing chest pain, difficulty breathing or severe bleeding, or anyone who feels they need urgent medical attention, should not hesitate to call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department. 

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Media contacts:


Valerie Wilson
Manager, Regional Communications

250.739.6303

Valerie.Wilson@viha.ca