Job Description

Village of Carmacks

Chief Administrative Officer

The Village of Carmacks, commonly referred to as \xe2\x80\x9cthe Hub of the Yukon,\xe2\x80\x9d is located 177 km North of Whitehorse, close to the intersection of the Klondike and Robert Campbell Highways (www.carmacks.ca). Located at the confluence of the Yukon and Nordenski\xc3\xb6ld rivers, the Village of 588 boasts a plethora of recreational opportunities including hiking trails, boardwalk and many lakes to fish, play on and swim in. Residents work for the various governments at the Federal, Territorial, First Nation, and Municipal levels. Opportunities also exist within the private sector in mining, construction, the service industry, and tourism. Many travellers from across the world visit Carmacks every year. It is also a stop for several races such as the Yukon Quest, a 1,600 km dog sled race that takes participants on a journey from Whitehorse, Yukon to Fairbanks, Alaska. The Village welcomes a newly constructed indoor Arena facility and new Emergency Services building to the community, which are nearing completion.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
As a key member of the community, the Chief Administrative Officer is accountable for the operations of all municipal services in the community and will hold the statutory positions of Corporate Officer, Financial Officer, and Approving Officer. The successful candidate will be working in a small office and will be expected to multi-task and step in to fulfill any duties as needed. Reporting to Mayor and Council, the CAO must be a strong confident professional, with the ability to liaise with community groups, and other governments. The CAO will have the ability to coach staff in achieving their goals and advise Mayor and Council in executing a strategic vision that meets the needs of the community. The CAO must have a broad knowledge of local government legislation, financial management, HR, infrastructure, bylaws, planning and development. This position requires regular interaction with the public in a variety of capacities, requiring superior customer service and people skills. You will collaborate with Territorial, Federal, and First Nations partners; and have the opportunity to witness the direct impact of your efforts through different committees and working groups.

WHAT WILL YOU GET OUT OF IT?

• Access To Wilderness. Connection to the Land. Being Part of a Community
• The rugged outdoor beauty of vast forests and mountains, glacier-fed lakes and rivers, and the majesty of the northern lights
• Access to recreational activities in every season of the year
• A strong economy
• A dedicated, hardworking, loyal team of approximately twelve staff
• A salary between $90,000 and $110,000 per annum, depending on your skills and experience

WHAT DO YOU BRING TO THE TEAM?
You are a flexible, forward-thinking person who is not afraid of challenge or change. With your top-level communication skills, you know how to gather input from everyone at the table, and problem-solve in an innovative way. With your strong financial, human and administration management experience and related education, you will thrive on engaging with the public, staff, First Nations, and elected officials. Experience working with Indigenous partnerships as well as in a municipal environment will be strong assets.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional leadership and strategic direction to the municipal organization.
• Inspire excellence in the delivery of public services to residents and businesses.
• Continue to develop collaborative relationships within the community and with other levels of government.
• Familiar with all current occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Municipal Act, accepted accounting procedures, bylaws and policy development
• Demonstrate innovation and sustainable practices
• Evolving the municipality successfully into its future

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials and a demonstrated proficiency at senior level management
• 3 to 5 years experience as an executive leader in the public or private sector
• Superior ability to lead, motivate staff and manage a management team comprised of a public works foreman and recreation director
• Strong financial, organizational, project management, supervisory and time management skills
• Exemplary communication, public relations, and conflict resolution skills
• Effective municipal business planning and budgeting skills
• Exceptional people skills and integrity that enables you to quickly gain the trust and respect of the Council, staff and the community
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
• A positive record of collaborating with elected officials, the public and key stakeholders
• Experience working with Indigenous partnerships as well as in a municipal environment would be a great asset

Conditions of Employment: Valid Yukon Class 5 driver\xe2\x80\x99s license; Willing to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Occasional travel inside and outside the Yukon; Willing to act as By-law Enforcement Officer

Applicants must indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications in their resume or cover letter. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence, by January 20, 2023, 4:30 pm to:

Mayor Lee Bodie
Village of Carmacks,
Box 113,
Carmacks, Yukon Y0A 1B0.
Phone: 867-332-6271
email: CAO@carmacks.ca

A detailed job description is available on request.

For more information on our organization, please visit our website at www.carmacks.ca

Applicants must be legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada to be eligible for this position.
Education : Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years