For more information, please follow the link to our recruitment page: https://portclements.ca/cao-recruitment/
Chief Administrative Officer
Full Time Position
February 22, 2021
The Village of Port
Clements is looking for dynamic
hands-on leader to become our next Chief Administrative Officer
(CAO). Reporting directly to Mayor and Council, the CAO is responsible for managing
the day-to-day activities of the Municipality. As CAO, you will advise and
inform Council on the operations and affairs of the Municipality, act as the Corporate
Officer and Statutory Approving Officer, and ensure that the Village is
compliant with all governing legislation.
Our quaint seaside community of approx. 282 (2016 Census), servicing an
area population of about 564, is centrally located on the unique archipelago of
Haida Gwaii near the estuary of the Yakoun River. We are known
for the beauty of our natural environment and rural atmosphere, where children,
seniors and a healthy lifestyle are highly valued. Port Clements boasts a Forestry
Museum, elementary school, library, senior’s room, a variety of parks, groomed
and natural walking trails, RV and tenting space as well as accommodation
options for travellers. The
community has a land area of 13.04 km2 and features a significant
portion of undeveloped Crown Land, forests, greenways, rivers and ocean beaches,
perfect for hiking, fishing, bird watching and exploring.
The Village of Port
Clements has been working on a number of planning initiatives over the past few
years. An Asset Management project was
completed in 2019, a Housing Needs Assessment, Child Care Needs Assessment,
Wildfire plan and Island-wide Animal Control study were all completed in 2020,
with a Haida Gwaii Erosion Study and Official Community Plan update planned for
2021. These plans will help to form the basis for revitalization of the
community in years to come under the direction of the new CAO.
Haida Gwaii is called
the Galapagos of Canada, which means that our community is both rural, remote
and isolated, and set amongst incredible natural beauty. Transportation to the islands is mainly by
air or ferry, which can be weather dependent and we recognize that we might not
be the right fit for everyone. If you
are tired of the challenges of heavy traffic volumes, long commutes and low
work-life balance, you will find everything you need here on a day-to-day
basis. We are offering the right person
the opportunity to dance at midnight at the Edge of the World Music Festival, drive
an old beater in the mud bog, experience the rich culture of the Haida nation, and
get to know the names of all the dogs in your community. We will wait for you to find us.
We offer a salary commensurate with education and experience and
attractive benefits. An application
package is available on the Village of Port Clements website. Council may choose to start the review
process prior to the closing date. To apply, please contact
us to receive an application package then submit your cover letter, and resume
by February 22, 2021 at 4:00 pm to:
Elizabeth Cumming
Deputy Clerk and A/CAO
Location: Village
of Port Clements
Region: North Coast/Netchako
Professional Categories: Chief
Administration
Expires:
4:30 pm on February 22, 2021