Archive for Public Notices
New Denver and area residents have an opportunity to participate in the BC Redress Community Consultation Meeting on July 24, 2019, 3:00 to 5:30 pm at the Knox Hall, 521 6th Avenue, New Denver. The National Association for Japanese Canadians will conduct a series of community consultation meetings across BC to provide community members a voice in offering recommendations for redress and legacy initiatives to the Government of British Columbia. To register, go to: https://najcnewdenver.eventbrite.ca.
The annual Obon ceremony will take place on Sunday, July 28th, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre, 306 Josephine Street, New Denver.
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
The RDCK has announced the 2019 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Round-Up Events in September. For more information, go to the RDCK website.
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.
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 starts September 30th. Council thanks all residents for their cooperation.