Administration |
- The Administration Department works closely with the Mayor and Council to ensure that Council’s decisions and directives are carried out. The department also takes care of legal and administrative services such as bylaw development, policies and procedures, and provides municipal information to the City’s residents. Administration also delivers a diverse bundle of services such as City planning, urban development, environmental concerns and downtown planning.
- The Administrative team consists of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Corporate Administrator, the Deputy Corporate Administrator, the Communications and Events Coordinator, an Administrative Assistant and two Bylaw Officers.
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Engineering |
- The Engineering Department provides support to the Administration and Public Works Departments. The department is also responsible for maintaining City maps, G.I.S, plans, and providing legal descriptions to property owners.
- The team consists of three Engineering Technicians who can also provide property owners with information regarding services to their property, as well as property dimensions
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Finance |
- The Finance Department provides support services to the municipality, as well as maintaining and communicating financial information to the public, Council and staff. Some of the services provided by the department include: Accurate billing and collecting of utility and property tax accounts; Processing of all incoming City revenues; Dog licences, bus tickets and other applications, licences and permits; Maintaining accurate tax related rolls; Preparing yearly financial plans and reports as required by legislation; Maintaining annual Operating and Capital Budgets; Safeguarding and administering the assets of the City through proper internal controls, risk management, accounting systems and policies and procedures.
- The team consists of the Deputy Director of Finance and three staff members who provide accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and property tax account services.
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Protective Services |
- Protective services are comprised of police services provided by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, bylaw enforcement and the Provincial Emergency Program.
- Police services include administration, crime investigation and prevention, traffic, prisoner custody and court liaison expenses.
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Information Systems Technology |
- The City of Trail has the benefit of a comprehensive Information Systems Department that implements information technology for the City of Trail.
- The team maintains a long-term information systems plan and investigates emerging technologies for potential adoption. Annual capital plans are evaluated on an ongoing basis with a goal to specifically prioritize projects in order that effective management of the department continues.
- The team consists of an Information Systems Coordinator and an Information Systems Technician.
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Parks & Recreation |
- The Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for providing community-based recreation programs and services and first-class recreation facilities to the Greater Trail area. The department provides services related to recreation, leisure and culture including administration and program costs as well as grounds and building maintenance.
- Facilities managed within this area include the Trail Memorial Centre, the Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre, the Fieldhouse as well as 20 developed parks and playgrounds.
- The team consists of the Director of Parks & Recreation, the Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation, the Aquatic, Recreation and Facility Coordinators and several aquatic and facility staff members who lead programs and maintain the facilities.
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Planning |
- The Planning Policy is set by Council through an Official Community Plan and is implemented through a Zoning Bylaw. The City's Zoning Bylaw regulates the use and development of property in the City. Before considering locating any business in a commercial area or planning any kind of construction, the Planning Department can check for the current zoning of a property.
- The department can also assist with information pertaining to subdividing a property by altering the legal property boundaries (dividing a property into smaller lots, creating a bare land strata or changing the alignment of an existing property line).
- The department can also assist with any conflicts that may exist with the Zoning Bylaw, and applications for rezoning of a property through the Board of Variance.
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Trail Museum & Archives |
- The City of Trail owns and operates the Trail Riverfront Centre, a facility that houses the Trail Museum & Archives, the Trail & District Public Library and the Trail Visitor Centre.
- The Trail Museum & Archives are managed by City staff and consists of the Museum & Archives Manager and a Collections Coordinator.
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Trail Regional Airport |
- The City of Trail owns and operates the Trail Regional Airport (YZZ). YZZ services 20,000+ passengers annually with Pacific Coastal Airlines’ daily service to YVR’s South Terminal.
- The YZZ teams consists of an Airport Manager, a ground crew and staff of the contracted air service provider, Pacific Coastal Airlines.
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Public Works |
- The Public Works Department takes pride in providing efficient and responsive services to the citizens of Trail. The Public Works crew maintains the Columbia River Skywalk, 76 kilometers of roads, 88 hectares of parks and green spaces, a large underground utility system, the Mountain View Cemetery, a rapid rate filtration Water Treatment Plant, street lights, traffic lights and signals, parking lots and on-street parking.
- The team consists of the Director of Public Works, the Grounds and Roads, Utilities, the Purchasing and Mechanical Superintendents and numerous team members.
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