Located between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean on the Canada/US Border, Midway is a recreational destination and offers something for all levels and interests of recreational enthusiasts. Our community offers the quality of life that a small town can provide with bigger city centres just minutes away. Grand Forks and Osoyoos are less than an hour away! Centrally located, about 2 hours from Kelowna and Penticton in the Okanagan and Trail, Castlegar and Nelson in the Kootenay’s, Midway is also just a 2 ½ hour drive from Spokane WA. Midway is built on the people of the past and present looking towards the people of the future.
Deputy Corporate
Permanent Full-Time
The Village of Midway is in search of a dynamic and highly motivated individual for a permanent full-time Deputy Corporate position. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, duties will include assisting with the development, implementation, coordination and monitoring of corporate administration functions and programs, assisting with research and development relating to new Housing legislation requirements and any special housing projects, research and co-ordination on any development related queries relating to re-zoning, sub-division, development variances etc., providing administrative and clerical support, including handling sensitive political issues, researching and compiling information, reviewing of policies and contract administration, overseeing records management processes and procedures, assist in responding to complaints and requests for information, co-ordinating requests for records under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and assisting CAO with special projects as required.
A detailed Job Description is available on the Village website: https://midwaybc.ca/employment-opportunity/
Working under the provisions of the Community Charter, Local Government Act, Council Bylaw and Village’s policies and bylaws, will require the successful applicant to be detailed oriented and be able to communicate with the public, staff and present information as needed to elected officials.
The Village office is a small busy office and there will be times that you will be required to assist the public with general inquiries in the office and on the telephone. Some attendance at evening meetings will be required.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by an Office Administration Certificate and/or further education in Municipal Corporate administration
- Minimum 3 years of work experience in a local government environment or governance position
- Experience in Corporate administration and grant writing would be an asset
- proven ability to undertake research, communicate effectively and manage frequent and changing deadlines
- superior written and verbal communication skills
- complete proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other common computer programs
- well-developed and organized time management skills
- positive, energetic approach to work
- ability to deal with the public effectively and courteous
- ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
- ability to work with others as a team
- must display professional attitude and demeanor
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence and satisfactory driver’s abstract
- RCMP criminal record check required prior to start date
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter outlining qualifications, experience, and references no later than 4:00 pm, Friday, December 13, 2024, FAO Lisa Teggarty, Chief Administrative Officer, Village of Midway, PO Box 160, Midway, BC, V0H 1M0. email:midwaybc@shaw.ca
The salary for this position is dependent on experience and qualifications but is anticipated to be in the range of $60,000-$65,000per year.
While the Village appreciates the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.