Director of Corporate Services (Peace River)

Opportunity

Director of Corporate Services for the Town of Peace River. Report to the Chief Administrative Officer and oversee the Town’s financial success, administrative operations, and strategic financial planning. Provides financial leadership, manages budgets, oversees accounting functions, conducts forecast analysis, monitors corporate credit, and ensures compliance with all applicable legislation. Also plays a key part in long‑ and short‑term strategic decision‑making, guiding financial priorities and operational direction. Organization

The Town of Peace River is a progressive urban centre in northwest Alberta with a growing population of just under 7,000 residents. The community values courage, health & wellbeing, integrity, synergy, and vitality. Responsibilities

Plan, direct and coordinate the day‑to‑day operation of the business office. Develop and implement a process for the preparation of annual capital and operating budgets. Monitor, control and authorize spending within the limits of the approved budget. Investigate budget variances, reporting, internal controls and general accounting; deploy measures to resolve variances. Provide regular variance reporting and budget process oversight to Council. Manage the department’s budgets annually and provide direction to subordinate employees. Oversee the Town’s financial accountability and controls; ensure fiscal controls meet statutory compliance. Coordinate and assess the annual property assessment process and related tax roll and tax collection processes. Maintain adequate insurance coverage on all insurable assets. Lead the management of Finance, Information Technology, Communications, Human Resources, and Office Services Support. Handle public enquiries, media requests, complaints related to department activities. Serve as Secretary/Clerk on the Subdivision and Development Appeal Committee and Assessment Review Committee. General Duties

Take responsibility for clarifying expectations of others and recognize changes required to achieve better results. Attend and participate in all staff meetings. Work collaboratively with other employees, fostering cooperation and good communication. Recruit, develop and evaluate department staff; conduct performance reviews and ensure annual appraisals for all Town staff. Transmit policies and directives adopted by Council or the Chief Administrative Officer to department employees. Maintain current knowledge of all funding programs available to support community initiatives; manage grant applications and funding progress. Ensure proper conduct of the Town’s financial affairs through effective financial systems and support. Qualifications

University degree in business, or related post‑secondary studies in administrative management, leadership, or human resources. Minimum 5 years of municipal administration experience in a senior capacity. Strong municipal finance experience, particularly in budgeting, asset management and financial planning. Professional accounting designation (CA, CPA) is considered an asset. Completion of a recognized local government program, such as a Certificate in Local Government, is preferred. Practical knowledge and experience with business applications and corporate systems. Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities. Key Competencies

Integrity and truthfulness; widely trusted and adheres to a strong set of core values. Demonstrated leadership and team building skills. Diplomatic and tactful communication; can diffuse tense situations. Energetic; bias for action with good decision‑making in a timely manner. Calm under pressure with crisis settlement abilities. Resource management: efficient use of resources, clear expectations, practical processes. Clear communication; ability to write and speak to varied audiences. Analytical mindset; uses rigorous logic, looks beyond the obvious.

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