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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Director of Community and Corporate Services
Posted on October 23, 2024 by Employer details Municipality of Tantramar
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In late 2021, the Province of New Brunswick launched a process to modernize New Brunswick's local governance system. Recognized as ambitious and a fundamental change in the structure and operation of local government in New Brunswick, many new entities were created as a result, including the newly amalgamated community of Tantramar. This new municipality is now home to the former Town of Sackville, Village of Dorchester, Local Service Districts of Sackville, Dorchester and Pointe de Bute resulting in one of the fastest growing municipalities in New Brunswick. At the time of amalgamation, the population was estimated at approximately 9,000 residents.The newly created Municipality of Tantramar officially came into effect on January 1st, 2023 with a new Council comprised of Andrew Black as Mayor and 8 Councillors representing 5 wards.Accountable to Council and leading the charge for the day-to-day management of the operations of the municipality is Chief Administrative Officer Jennifer Borne supported by an executive team of 6 Directors responsible for the delivery of Legislative Services, Engineering and Public Works Services, Active Living and Culture, Community and Corporate Services, Financial Services as well as Protective Services.Tantramar is located in southeastern New Brunswick, in the center of the Maritime Provinces, 5 minutes from the Nova Scotia border, 40 minutes to the Confederation Bridge linking PEI, and 30 minutes to Moncton. It is home to Mount Allison University, the top undergraduate liberal arts university in Canada, welcoming over 2,000 students each academic year.The natural beauty of the area is captivating, from The Nature Conservancy of Canada's Shorebird Interpretive Centre in Dorchester Cape to the world-renowned Waterfowl Park located in the heart of Tantramar's business area featuring many restaurants and quaint local shopping.In 2022, Sackville became the first municipality in North America to be accredited by the United Nations as a Ramsar City Wetlands Site. This accreditation has bolstered the municipality's initiative to prioritize and expand local wetlands conservation and restoration initiatives, while publicly acknowledging the vast and biodiverse ecosystems upon which Tantramar was built. With a variety of cultural, sporting, and community activities and an unmatched natural landscape, Tantramar is a vibrant and engaging community and a great place to call home.SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:The Director of Community & Corporate Services is responsible for high level strategic initiatives for the Municipality of Tantramar. This senior leadership position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and ensures that projects, programs and services align with the strategic priorities of the Municipality.The Director of Community & Corporate Services is responsible for Tourism and Business Development and Communications and works closely with other departments on various projects that span across the organization. The portfolio also includes corporate-related initiatives and projects such as community engagement, policy analysis, population growth, climate change, as well as others. In addition, the Director will work directly with the CAO on planning and economic development related matters, along with Mount Allison University-Tantramar community relations. The position often prepares for and responds to the dynamic needs of the corporation and community, and regularly requires multiple complex projects to be managed at one time.The Director of Community & Corporate Services is expected to build internal and external relations for effective communication and partnerships. Furthermore, the individual must be energetic and have a broad degree of municipal knowledge and experience to deliver and achieve the diverse strategic initiatives that are determined from time to time.DUTIES:Oversee the development of a variety of community services and strategies, goals and objectives for re- LocationSackville, NB
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$93,676YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2119690
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