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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.
The Village of New Denver wishes to express its gratitude and appreciation for the recent donations of material, time and labour from local community members. To prepare the Centennial Park Bocce Court in time for the annual May Days, Mel Swanson donated his machine and hours of his time to replace the surface material on the court. Stuart Nelson, from Silverton Transport, donated the transport of and the surface material to the Bocce Court project. The recent NIMC Spring Garden Clean Up was also a success due to the many hours of weeding, raking and hauling by nine local volunteers. Thank you to everyone involved!
The Nikkei Internment Memorial Garden Spring Clean Up
Every year, the NIMC hosts a garden clean-up meant to help clean up the Heiwa Teien (Peace Garden) before the site opens for the season.
Community members are invited to join us from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 28th as we get the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre gardens and grounds ready for the 2019 season. Bring your work gloves, pails and weeding tools – refreshments and prizes will be provided.
ARBOUR DAY
The Village of New Denver is holding an Arbour Day on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. We will pick up all yard and pruning waste that is placed at the curb by 8 a.m. Please ensure that all branches are bundled and tied and all garden refuse (leaves, etc.) is bagged. Absolutely no household garbage or construction material will be picked up. Please ensure that all bundles and bags are an acceptable weight and that bundles are not more than 3 feet in length. On Arbour Day only residents that have trees or branches too big to bundle are invited to take them to the old dumpsite from 9 am to 2 pm, where Public Works staff will be available. If you have any questions, please contact the office.
The Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre is hiring for the 2019 season. There are grant dependent student positions available, as well as non-student positions to be filled. Interested individuals can contact the Village Office for more information. The deadline for non-student positions is April 1st, and applications for the grant dependent student positions is April 15, 2019.