Kimberley, a good place to be Corporate Officer.

Surrounded by a beautiful mountain landscape in south-eastern British Columbia, the City of Kimberley is a good place to live, work,   arn, and play. Kimberley residents enjoy four seasons of recreational activities such as golfing, hiking, rafting, and skiing. Kimberley has an active arts and festival scene, great restaurants, excellent schools, and offers a perfect balance of livelihood and lifestyle. With a current city population of 6,652 (2011 census), Kimberley offers affordable mountain living in close proximity to the Canadian Rockies International Airport (20 km), Cranbrook(29 km), and Calgary (393 km).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), this position performs the statutory duties of Corporate Officer as required by  Section 148 of the Community Charter and manages the corporate, secretarial, and legal affairs of the City. The Corporate Officer facilitates legislative processes for the Council, including provision of advice on legislative matters and development of bylaws, policies, and administrative directives. As a member of the senior management team, the Corporate Officer plays a critical role in supporting department heads in the performance of their duties in regards to bylaws and statutes. This position manages the employees within the legislative services team and supervises and directs the Bylaw Enforcement Officer and Animal Control Officer in the enforcement of the regulatory bylaws of the City. The Corporate Officer will also act as the Chief Elections Officer in the upcoming local government elections. The Corporate Officer is also the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) Head, and as such leads the design, training and implementation of the records management and retention system and provides expertise, training and advice regarding access to recordsand protection of privacy.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

The ideal candidate will have a thorough working knowledge of the legislative, legal and corporate responsibilities outlined in local government legislation. Your knowledge has been gained through formal education in the areas of public administration or political science, together with a minimum of 5 years of local government experience, including experience in a formal leadership role. Extensive experience in managing local government elections and expertise in contract administration is essential. You achieve results through exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage others through strong leadership.

A competitive compensation package will be provided including an attractive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications must be outlined with verifications of education/certification attached.

Interested applicants are requested to submit a City of Kimberley application form, a covering letter and resume. Please quote the Competition #10-2015. Applications will be received up to 12:00 noon MST, Friday, April 21, 2015 and must be addressed in confidence to: