Are you ready for a superior local government challenge and a rewarding partnership with a diverse Council, and a creative and visionary staff?

Here is an opportunity to step into the Chief Administrative Officer’s position in a small municipality situated at the junction of the Trans Canada Highway and Highway 97 in the Province of BC.

Cache Creek has a friendly ambience in an arid climate zone known for sunshine winter and summer. For more information see: http://www.cachecreek.ca and http://www.exploregoldcountry.com

Over the years the village has pioneered creative revenue producing agreements with other organizations and local government and puts a high value on entrepreneurial solutions that find new ways of providing low cost services combined with excellence. These actions have placed the Village on a stable financial footing with a good balance sheet.

Reporting to the Mayor and Council, the CAO is responsible for directing the entire range of operations of the Village. A well equipped, fully staffed Public Works Department is complemented by an experienced and efficient office staff.

A leader with good organizational skills and some experience in local government will thrive in this position.

Qualifications:

Positive, self motivated visionary, fluent in municipal affairs and policy
A demonstrated ability to communicate and deal effectively with the public and build partnerships within the community
A minimum of 3 years experience in a municipal administration at a management level
The ability to work collaboratively with an experienced Council to implement a strong vision for the community
The ability to create and lead a cooperative and participative workplace environment with a cohesive team that promotes and sustains a productive workplace and excellent customer service
Good computer skills and proficiency in communication via e mail and telephone and in the preparation of regular reports to Council

This position offers an attractive salary and benefits package and the chance to live, work and play in a unique and beautiful part of British Columbia.

An information package containing job description, organization chart, benefit plan and other information is available from the consultant:

Jim Craven, James R Craven & Associates Ltd at:
craven@telus.net
or for a discussion please call 250-744-9455.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes, 3 references, and cover letters.

The closing date for this competition is May 18th at 5pm.

When applying, please indicate that you saw this posting at GoodWork.ca.