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Municipal garbage collection takes place every Tuesday for residential properties in New Denver. Residents are reminded that solid waste must be bagged (in a manageable size and weight), tagged and placed in a garbage can before being placed curbside for collection. Please assist the Village in its efforts to remove bear, dog and crow attractants by ensuring that solid waste is placed in secure containers.
Residents of New Denver are reminded that outdoor burning is regulated within the Village of New Denver. Outdoor fires contained within a barbecue pit or fire pit having a surface area not greater than four (4) square feet; or within a manufactured gas, coal or electric barbecue are permitted unless a campfire ban is in effect. Other open burning is only permitted during designated periods and does require a free permit from the Village – the next open burning period is from September 30 to November 15. Council thanks all residents for their cooperation.
With many fruit trees ripening at this time, bears and other wildlife sightings are now a regular occurrence in and around the Village. A reminder for all of us to do our part in keeping our community safe by removing attractants (things animals like to eat) from yards, for instance:
- Do not store garbage outdoors
- Pick up fallen fruit
- Remove bird feeders or at least keep the area under the feeder clean and reduce the amount of seed you put out at a time
- Do not feed pets outdoors
- Keep barbecues clean
For more ways to reduce human-wildlife conflict, visit https://wildsafebc.com/, or contact WildSafeBC Community Coordinator Tammy White at 250-505-4393 or newdenver@wildsafebc.com. If you require assistance with picking excess fruit from your backyard trees, please contact Bree Lillies at Harvest Share – 250-354-8120.
The last month has shown an increase of wild animal sightings in and around the Village. A reminder for all of us to do our part in keeping our community safe by managing the wildlife attractants around our homes.
If you see a bear (or other wildlife species) in your area:
- Go indoors. Stay calm and do not run or taunt the animal.
- Alert your neighbours.
- Report human-wildlife conflicts to the BC Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952-7277.
For information on attractant management please contact Tammy White, the WildSafeBC Community Coordinator for our area, by email at newdenver@wildsafebc.com or by phone at 250-505-4393.
Village of New Denver
Job Posting: Chief Financial Officer
The Village of New Denver is seeking to fill the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As part of the Village’s senior management team, the successful candidate will provide professional leadership and strategic management of the financial affairs of the municipality, and fulfill the statutory duties of the financial officer, as per the Community Charter. Work will include the preparation of capital and operating budgets, financial reporting, forecasting and analysis as well as oversight of the accounting, payroll, payables, receivables and property taxation functions. The CFO will be expected to assist with the preparation of grant applications, bylaws and financial aspects of a variety of projects. The successful candidate will possess superior communication, presentation, organization, computer application, negotiation and interpersonal management skills as well as a willingness to develop effective professional relationships with elected officials, fellow employees, stakeholders and the general public.
The Village of New Denver offers a compensation package which includes a comprehensive benefits package, vacation allowances and training support. Base salary will be dependant on knowledge and experience and is in the range of $55,000 – $65,000 for a 0.8 FTE position.
The ideal candidate will possess a thorough working knowledge of Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards. Preference will be given to candidates with a professional accounting designation, municipal finance experience and/or familiarity with the MAIS software platform. Experience with information technology functions or asset management programs will be considered an asset.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 to Catherine Allaway, Acting CAO, by email to cao@newdenver.ca or mail to PO Box 40, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0. All applicants are thanked for their interest – only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Wildfire season is coming. Are you prepared? PreparedBC has released a new Wildfire Preparedness Guide to ensure British Columbians are ready for what will likely be another busy wildfire season.
Created in partnership with FireSmart BC and the Office of the Fire Commissioner, the new guide provides information on what to do before, during and after a wildfire, including advice on mitigating risk, managing stress and coping with smoke.
Wildfire Preparedness Guide
Residents of the Village of New Denver are hereby advised that the Regular Council Meeting schedule has been updated. The following is a revised schedule for the remainder of 2019:
- June 25
- July 9
- August 13
- September 10
- October 8 & 22
- November 12 & 26
- December 10
The Village of New Denver is also accepting applications for a Temporary Labourer position. Duties include but are not limited to: groundskeeping, facilities maintenance, and operation of small tools and equipment. Interested individuals should submit a resume and cover letter to the attention of Catherine Allaway, Acting CAO. This position will remain posted until filled and preference will be given to members of IUOE Local 115.
Residents of the Village of New Denver are requested to take notice that pursuant to Sections 98 of the Community Charter, the Village of New Denver’s 2019 Annual Report is now available for public inspection at the Village of New Denver Municipal Office, 115 Slocan Avenue, New Denver, B.C. on weekdays (except statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Pursuant to Section 99 of the Community Charter, Council will consider submissions and questions from the public regarding the 2019 Annual Report at the June 25, 2019 Regular Meeting, scheduled for 7:00 p.m., in the Village of New Denver Council Chambers, 115 Slocan Avenue, New Denver, B.C.
The CARIP Report 2018 is now available for viewing. The Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) is a conditional grant program that provides funding to BC Climate Action Charter (Charter) signatories equivalent to one hundred percent of the carbon taxes they pay directly. This funding supports local governments in their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move forward on achieving their Charter goals. For more information, please go to Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program website.