Feb 17 - Beaver County

Employment Opportunity-Administrative Secretary
The Town of Tofield has the following position available:
Job Title: Administrative Secretary
Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) or Designate
Position Summary
The Administrative Secretary provides high level administrative assistance and support
to all Town of Tofield departments. The support will include a full range of varied complex, sensitive and confidential office administration. Responsible for general office and
accounting duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Responds to telephone, in person and electronic enquiries. Refers matters to other
staff as appropriate or requested.
• Balances cash daily and makes bank deposits.
• Processes payments and issues receipts for taxes, utility charges, licenses and
fees, etc.
• Compiles, prepares and enters data into a computer from various sources. Updates
the Town of Tofield website and other subsequent electronic media.
• Responsible for the office management of ordering supplies, transmitting
information, keeping reference materials up to date and maintaining and organizing
office filing.
• Prepares and circulates agenda material for Town of Tofield Council meetings.
• Processes and types correspondence for Council minutes, by-laws and agreements,
handles all confidential correspondence.
• Acts as Recording Secretary for Town of Tofield Council meetings
• Performs required duties after normal work hours.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Strong working knowledge of computer systems, experience in an office setting or
Municipal office setting.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, harmonious, cooperative, and
productive working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Knowledge of practices used in the operation of the Bellamy Computer software
system. Proficiency in Excel, Word and Publisher computer programs.
• Ability to work flexible hours and perform occasional overtime with some weekend,
holiday and shift work as required.
• Ability to report for work on time and perform the duties of the job for an entire
workday.
• Ability to follow Town policies and regulations.
Bathgate Water Co-op Project Open House
Beaver County is hosting an open house
to discuss the design of the Bathgate
Water Co-op project.
This project will provide City of
Edmonton water to residents north of
Township 502, between Range Roads 170
& 174.
We invite anyone interested in connecting
to this waterline or anyone that might
want more information about the waterline, to attend.
Wednesday March 11th
7pm
Ryley Community Hall
Any inquiries can be directed to:
Darby Dietz, Director of Public Works,
Beaver County,
Tel: (780)663.3730
Fax: (780)663.3602
Email: ddietz@beaver.ab.ca
Dust Control for the 2015 Season
Beaver County residents desiring an
application form for dust control on the
County road adjacent to their property for
May/June application can call the County
Service Centre to be put on the 2015
mailing list. Residents must apply for
dust control by 8:30 a.m., May 1, 2015
to:
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday
Beaver County Service Centre
Box 140
Ryley, Alberta
T0B 4A0
For more information or applications,
please visit www.beaver.ab.ca or
call 780.663.3730 or toll free at
1.866.663.1333
Beaver County shall cover 50% of the
cost to a maximum of $200. The County
reserves the right to maintain the sites in
a manner suitable to the Public Works
Department.
Leon Benoit meets With Beaver County Council
On February 11, Leon Benoit met with Beaver County Council to discuss Federal
issues that may impact local area residents. The meeting also served as a good
opportunity to remind Mr. Benoit about pressing issues Beaver County is advocating
for.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Please submit resumes by 12:00 noon, February 27th 2015 to:
Jeff Edwards, Assistant CAO
Town of Tofield
PO Box 30
5407 50th Street
Tofield, Alberta T0B 4J0
Email: jedwards@tofieldalberta.ca
Fax: 780-662-3929
Food Bank Board seeking Applicants
The Tofield Ryley & Area Food Bank is currently seeking interested Board
members to apply and allow their names to stand for the 2015-2017 year.
Elections will take place at the AGM March 10, 2015. The Board consists of 7-11
members, who fill either one of the named positions or become a Director at large,
which take on unique roles within the organization.
The board is an administrative governance Board, meaning the Board is responsible for
governance and implementation of its operation.
Our Mission statement: to provide short-term food assistance to those in need.
The current Policy for applicants is as follows:
• Fill out the standard volunteer form and interview
• Undergo a Police check (no charge, if residing in Beaver County)
• Have filled volunteer hamper positions, once training has occurred.
We strive for the best possible Board members by providing a clear
understanding of the responsibilities involved in being part of our dedicated Board.
Orientation, training, and on-going education, when necessary, will all be provided to
those that indicate an interest.
Queries may be made by email to genesysvs@mcsnet.ca or
phone Vivian at 780-922-3875
(Front l-r) Leon Benoit MP for Vegreville – Wainwright, Beaver County’s Reeve Kevin
Smook, (Back l-r) Councillor Arnold Hanson, Deputy Reeve Ron Yarham, Councillor
Seiko Scott, and Councillor Dale Collison.
Community Events
19th Annual old Time Fiddle Festival
Saturday, February 21
7:00 pm
Viking Community Hall
$10/person
Sponsored by the Viking Health Care
Auxiliary
Beaver Regional Arts Society Presents
John Wort Hannam
Sunday, February 22
2:00 pm
Admission $25
Supper is available after the show
Contact: Susan 780.688.2126 or Christine
780.688.3812
Battle River Research Group 2015
Annual General Meeting
Monday February 23rd,
Holden Community Hall
Guest speakers include:
The Good, The Bad & Ugly with guest
Bruno Wiskel
Registration 4:00 pm
Everyone welcome to attend
Supper is free with current BRRG
Membership
2nd person from farm unit can attend for
$20
Membership: $20/year or $50/3 year
Pre-Register by February 18th
call (780)582-7308 or email
admin@battleriverresearch.com