Rural Municipality of Victoria Hiring for Administrative Officer Job at Victoria Full Time

Chief Administrative Officer
As the administrative head of the municipality, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) ensures that the policies and programs of the municipality are implemented; advises and informs the Mayor and Council on the operation and affairs of the municipality; and performs the duties and functions and exercises the powers assigned to a CAO by the Municipal Government Act (PEI 2017) and other enactments, or those assigned by Council.

Responsibilities:

· Represent the municipality as the initial point of contact

· Provide administrative support and procedural advice to the Council and to the municipality

· Monitor and oversee all financial aspects of the municipality

· Organise and advertise meetings, prepare and distribute agendas and minutes

· Attend each Council meeting, and take minutes

· Maintain the municipal website

· Establish and maintain a well-organized administrative filing system according to the Record Management Bylaw

· Maintain a professional working relationship with members of Council, representatives of other government agencies, and the general public

· Provide timely service to residents

· Update on a monthly basis all capital asset files

· Seek opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Municipal Office

· Supervise staff and contractors as required

· Other tasks as may be assigned

Qualifications:

· Diploma or degree in Business from a post-secondary institution or equivalent experience

· Skills in office management and proficient in word processing, email, internet searching, and spreadsheets

· Background in financial management and experience with Sage Simply Accounting would be an asset

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

· Previous experience with the Municipal government Act and related statutes would be an asset

· Ability to work with minimal supervision

· Strong interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills

Contract: Full-Time Permanent Position

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (may include evenings)

Salary: $25/hour + 4% vacation pay

Application Instructions:

Please send an email or deliver in person your cover letter, resume and a reference list to:

Chief Administrative Officer, Rural Municipality of Victoria

730 Victoria Road, Victoria C0A 2G0

Contract length: 12 months

Application deadline: 2021-10-08

Expected start date: 2021-11-01

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Clients visiting the municipal office will be required to wear a mask. Attendees at meetings will also be required to wear a mask.