Think glacier-fresh only comes in bottles and cans? Say goodbye to the city, and hello to a cool rising mist and crisp air flowing off the mountains. Discover your fresh horizons by joining our progressive organization as the Chief Administrative Officer and contribute to supporting our sustainable future. Bright, active, creative – that’s Harrison Hot Springs!

Nestled against picturesque Southwestern British Columbia’s mountains and the sandy beaches of Harrison Lake, with easy 90 minute proximity to Vancouver, the Resort Village of Harrison Hot Springs is a vibrant Fraser Valley community with rich history, natural wonders, vibrant arts and culture, and balanced glacier-fresh lifestyle. All kinds of people make up our resort municipality. Perhaps you are meant to be one of them!

The Position:
The Chief Administrative Officer will:

Assist Council and the community to achieve their strategic vision and priorities;
Provide strong leadership to a team of dedicated staff in a vibrant organization;
Provide effective and efficient administration of the municipality’s affairs, departments and operations;
Represent the Village’s interest with other government agencies, corporations and the general public;
Promote and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Village’s operations through innovation, creativity and motivation of staff.

Qualifications:
The Chief Administrative Officer will preferably have:

A degree in Business/Public Administration and qualify for certification (preferably the Senior Certificate) by the Board of Examiner for the Province of BC;
A minimum of 7 years progressive management experience in a local government setting;
Strong communication skills with the proven ability to deal effectively with elected officials, all levels of the organization and particularly with the general public;
The ability to “think outside the box” to bring innovation and creativity into the operation;
A good understanding and experience of the financial aspects of a municipality, including the budget process and monitoring of budgets – an accounting/finance degree/designation would be an asset;
An excellent understanding of personnel functions and human relations including experience in collective bargaining;
The ability to undertake the role of Subdivision Approving Officer would be asset.