Northern Municipal Finance Advisor

Job Responsibility: Northern Municipal Finance Advisor - CON002752 Employment Type : Permanent Full-time Location(s) : SK-Far North West-Buffalo Narrows SK-Far North East-La Ronge Ministry : 030 Government Relations Salary Range : $41.362-$51.825 Hourly Salary Supplement : included in hourly salary range (in-scope) Grade : SGEU.11.

The Ministry of Government Relations, Northern Municipal Services, is seeking a highly motivated, strategic and collaborative leader for the role of Northern Municipal Finance Advisor for communities within the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District.

The Northern Municipal Finance Advisor will:

• Assist with researching and developing strategies that support and enhance collaboration with the municipal sector, ministry and provincial partners, stakeholders.
• Provide municipal finance advisory services to incorporated northern municipalities including the provision of technical support and training to municipal appointed and elected officials.
• Support senior management in the development of strategic programs, services, and processes to facilitate building the capacity of local governments.
• Support the delivery of the ministry's municipal government responsibilities required under The Northern Municipalities Act, 2010 for the administration of the district, an incorporated municipality.
• Provide municipal finance advisory services that support municipal operations in the following areas:
  • General accounting work including the following: monitoring revenues and expenditures, account reconciliation, financial planning, debt management strategies and annual budget development.
  • Payroll functions including T4's, CRA remittances and WCB reporting.
  • Municipal tax processes and requirements.
  • Financial policy and procedure development.
  • Accounts receivable billing, accounts payable processes and receipting.
  • Waterworks reporting.
  • Grant writing and reporting.
  • Municipal Revenue Sharing Grant eligibility requirements.
  • Preparing for audits of financial statements.

This position allows you to leverage your skills and technical expertise with a team that holds deep-rooted values of respect and integrity, serving citizens, excellence and innovation, and acting as one team. This position is headquartered in Buffalo Narrows, however a remote work arrangement from La Ronge may be explored. This position requires travel 25% of the time within the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District. All applicants are encouraged to apply.

The knowledge and skills for this position would be obtained by having achieved the following:

• 3 to 5 years' experience in a municipal office.
• Degree in a finance related field, such as Finance or Accounting; or
• Certificate or Advanced Certificate in Local Government Authority Program.
• A certification from a financial program (CFP, CPA, CMA, CFA) is considered an asset.

An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong financial background both in theory and application.
• Municipal experience with a minimum 3-5 years' experience in a municipality.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, as well as the ability to understand and apply relevant legislation.
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office software, financial software, and other related software packages.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience in engagement, working collaboratively and as part of a team.
• Endurance and willingness to travel to remote and rural communities to provide services.
• Ability to interact with others and foster healthy, mutually beneficial relationships.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong analytical, risk assessment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

We are committed to workplace diversity. Hours of Work : B - SGEU Field 37.33 - work a total of 37.33 hours/week, averaged over 4 weeks Number of Openings : 1 Closing Date : Jul 20, 2024, 12:59:00 AM