The Village of Silverton is located nearly an hour north of Nelson B.C., nestled in the Slocan Valley and is situated on beautiful Slocan Lake.  Exceptional outdoor recreation at your doorstep. This position is well suited for a dynamic individual who enjoys the all that nature has to offer, rural living, and small community culture.
 
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.
Undertake the roll of the Village’s Approving Officer and Commissioner for taking Oaths and Affidavits in the Province of B.C.
Attend all Council meetings as required.

Qualifications:
The Chief Administrative Officer will preferably have:

A degree in Business/Public Administration and Certification in Local Government Administration from the Board of Examiner for the Province of BC;
A minimum of 5 years progressive management experience in a local government setting;
Excellent 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 strong 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.

This is a full time position, with a minimum of 25 hours per week. Our office is open Tuesday to Thursday.

The Chief Administrative Officer will receive a competitive salary and benefit package commensurate with experience and qualifications.