There will be a 2 hour water outage this afternoon (Tues Feb 6) for connections from Smelter Ave, including Blewett and Gracemere.
This outage is necessary for the lower Blewett line replacement. Please contact the office if you need more information 604-486-7305.
Van Anda Improvement District has issued a WATER QUALITY ADVISORY
The Environmental Health Officer has recommended a water quality advisory for within the Van Anda Improvement District. This is not a Boil Water Notice.
Those with health concerns may wish to follow the guidelines of the Boil Water Notice, which state that water should be boiled for two minutes prior to consumption.
All residents are requested to notify their immediate neighbours who may be unaware of the water quality advisory, especially those with health concerns.
Any questions may be directed to the Administrator at contact@vananda-id.ca or phone 604-486-7035
Date of Advisory: January 23, 2024
Next Regular Board meeting is on Wednesday Oct 18, 1.30, upstairs at the Firehall.
All are welcome!
Although the open fire prohibitions have been lifted in the Coastal Fire Centre, the annual fire ban for Van Anda Improvement District will remain in place until Oct 15.
Visit our Fire Restrictions page for more info.
Next Regular Board meeting is on Wednesday Aug 16, 1.30, upstairs at the Firehall. All are welcome.
The Van Anda Improvement District (VAID) has an employment opportunity for a Water Treatment Operator. Reporting to the VAID Trustees, the operator will be responsible, in conjunction with a co-worker, for overseeing the activities and processes that go into treating and distributing VAID drinking water, performing skilled and semi-skilled maintenance work, and operating a variety of equipment in the operation, repair and maintenance of Van Anda water facilities & system. Duties also include taking samples to be sent to Vancouver Coastal Health and responding to call outs.
Applicants must be a Secondary School Graduate and possess or be willing to obtain a Small Water System Certificate within a year of being hired. The successful candidate must possess a valid Class 5 BC Drivers license. The position requires residency on Texada Island.
This is a permanent part time position (minimum 10 hours a week) that will, in time, increase in the hours worked per week. The rate of pay for this position commensurate with experience. Please send your cover letter and resume, including a list of 3 references, by mail or email to Van Anda Improvement District, PO Box 115, Van Anda, BC, V0N 3K0; email: contact@vananda-id.ca
Applications will be reviewed starting immediately, with the position remaining open until filled. Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those under consideration will be contacted.
VAN ANDA IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WATER CONSERVATION BYLAW
Water hoses must be equipped with a handheld automatic shut-off nozzle.
STAGE 3 Restrictions:
Use of micro-irrigation or drip irrigation systems to water trees, shrubs, flowers, and vegetables is allowed on any day, at any time, as required
More information is available on the Water Conservation Bylaw page.
Due to high water use, Stage 3 Restrictions are now in place. Water production is nearing the maximum daily capacity of the Water Treatment Plant. Please decrease water usage as much as possible to ensure we have sufficient water in the storage tank for fire protection.
Our water source, Priest Lake, has lots of water; it’s our ability to treat sufficient water for fire protection and consumption that is an issue.
Leak detection is continuing. Please contact us if you are aware of any signs of leaks (wet areas, lush growth, or sound of water running), or have concerns about how water is being used.
VAID has an opening for an Administrative Assistant.
Notice of Job Opportunity – Administrative Assistant
Part-Time, Permanent Position
The Van Anda Improvement District (VAID) has an opening for an Administrative Assistant for the office and operations of VAID in its water treatment and distribution system and volunteer fire fighting responsibilities.
This is a permanent part time position. The hours may vary throughout the year but are expected to average about 10 hours a week. The rate of pay for this position is commensurate with experience.
Applicants should be grade 12 graduates with experience in all aspects of Office Administration. Necessary skills include computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheets, email, social media, and electronic document filing. Working knowledge of accounting practices preferred.
Please include 2 samples of your work such as a welcome letter to new customer, meeting agenda, inventory excel spreadsheet and/or administration monthly report with your application.
Applications can be mailed to contact@vananda-id.ca or mailed to Box 115, Van Anda.
Applications will be reviewed starting on July 15, 2023, with the position remaining open until filled. Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those under consideration will be contacted.
Next Regular Board meeting is on Wednesday June 14, 1.30, upstairs at the Firehall.
Everyone welcome!
Next Regular Board meeting is on Wednesday May 17, 1.30, upstairs at the Firehall.
Everyone welcome!