Treasurer-Clerk (SN-979)

Job Description
Job Title: Treasurer-Clerk
Department: Office of the Clerk & Finance
Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer
Effective Date: September 30, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY
Working in collaboration with the Leadership Team, the Treasurer-Clerk is responsible for the management of the Township’s financial affairs and provides financial leadership to Council and the Corporation to ensure long-term financial sustainability as well as managing, coordinating, and maintaining the official records of the Township of Ignace.

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Exceptional municipal finance proficiency
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Through understanding of the role of the Clerk
4. Organizer, multi-tasker
5. High moral integrity and work ethic
6. Self starter and team motivator
7. Political acuity

QUALIFICATIONS

1. A University degree or equivalent post-secondary education in Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
2. The professional designation of CPA is an asset.
3. A minimum of two to three years of experience working in a municipal environment.
4. Demonstrated two to five years of municipal or private financial management experience in an advanced and progressive capacity.
5. Thorough knowledge of financial, accounting, auditing, public sector accounting and procurement principles and practices, applicable legislation/regulatory standards, investment and debt management, long-range planning, provincial grant process, property taxation, budgets and local government functions and responsibilities.
6. Proven ability to define and solve complex financial and business problems requiring quantitative, qualitative and process analysis to assist in the management of financial information to the Leadership Team and Council.
7. Knowledge of accounting principles, tax administration, and municipal finance, as well as an understanding of the statutory requirements and duties of the Municipal Clerk as defined in the Municipal Act.
8. Two to three years of departmental and personnel management experience is an asset.
9. Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
10. A demonstrated ability to multi-task in a work environment requiring strong organizational skills to meet deadlines.
11. Ability to perform duties independently.
12. Experience resolving complaints, detecting incidents, and finding solutions.
13. Proven ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, elected officials and the general public.

Salary Range: $111,000 to $121,000

Application Deadline:
Please submit your letter of interest, profile and curriculum vitae, detailing your professional and municipal experience, no later than September 30, 2024 to Mr. Andrew Sprunt – Project Lead

**Please note that this deadline could change if a suitable candidate is found.

For questions about this recruitment package or the recruitment process, please contact:
Mr. Andrew Sprunt
Project Lead

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Township of Ignace
34 Main Street (Hwy 17) PO Box 248, Ignace, ON P0T 1T0
Phone: **** Email: ****
Hours of Operation Monday – Thursday – 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Recruitment Team: Mr. Andrew Sprunt, Dr. Keelin Prignitz, Mr. Jake Pastore