Posted: November 27, 2024
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Located in Manitoba’s Interlake Region, the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews runs along the Red River as it flows northward to Lake Winnipeg. The RM is convenient for its location to urban centers and a short drive to lake front resort communities. The Municipal Office is an easy 30-minute drive from Winnipeg and 10 minutes north of Selkirk, MB. St. Andrews is an agricultural community with residential areas, seasonal cottages around the creeks and waterways, neighbourhood businesses, and an Industrial area surrounding the St. Andrews Airport.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, and as part of the Management Team, this position will be responsible for the financial leadership, accounting and reporting functions of the municipality. The CFO must understand municipal financial processes and is responsible for coordination of the budget process, long-term financial planning, monthly financial statements and legislated reporting requirements. The position manages and oversees staff related to payroll, taxation, A/P, A/R, cash receipts and financial operational functions, as it relates to the municipality.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Post-secondary degree in Accounting or Business Administration/Management or equivalent. Ideally supported by an accounting designation (Chartered Professional Accountant-CPA) or equivalent.
- Certification in Manitoba Municipal Administration (CMMA) or other provincial equivalent would be considered an asset.
- Extensive technical knowledge in the areas of accounting and financial software programs
- Knowledge in municipal tax requirements and processes an asset
- Excellent management, planning, coaching, supervisory, organizational and analytical skills
- Ten or more years related work experience representing continuous learning and career progression, including a minimum of six years oversight over multiple disciplines
- Experience in a senior financial leadership role in a public sector or quasi-public sector environment is an asset.
- Proven knowledge of Municipal Act, regulations, relevant statutes, local improvement levies, and PSAB compliance requirements.
- Experience working with elected officials or a sophisticated board of directors.
- Strong customer relations skills and this position deals with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and residents.
The full job description can be found here: Chief Financial Officer Job Description
An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.
This is a full-time (35 hours/week) office-based management position, plus overtime as required. The position salary is $86,844 – $105,413 per annum and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The RM offers a comprehensive benefits package and pension plan after a 6-month probation period.
Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume, cover letter to:
Attention: Brent Olynyk, Chief Administrative Officer
R.M of St. Andrews
Email: cao@rmofstandrews.com
Mail/Drop-off:
R.M. of St. Andrews
Box 130, 500 Railway Avenue
Clandeboye, MB R0C 0P0
The position will remain open until Thursday, December 19, 2024 @ 4:30 p.m.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Posted: December 2, 2024
INTERNAL JOB POSTING
DISTRICT CHIEF - CENTRE FIRE HALL IN CLANDEBOYE
The position of District Fire Chief is responsible for the active management and implementation of the policies and programs of the Centre Fire Hall for the R.M. of St. Andrews and shall perform the duties and may exercise the powers and functions assigned to the position as per By-Law No. 4398 and DRAFT Policy PRA-04 (Subject to change on final approval by Council).
Responsibilities:
The Chief shall report to the Municipality’s Director of Municipal Safety and be responsible for the proper administration of its members, responsible for the regulating and enforcement of by-laws and policies of the Department, and for the management of administrative records as required by the position.
Qualifications:
Applicant must meet the general requirements of the fire department members as per DRAFT Policy PRS-04, ability to perform the duties as per By-Law No. 4398 and live within reasonable distance of the Centre Fire Hall in Clandeboye. Excellent team, communication, management, interpersonal and organizational skills are required.
• Must have completed Level 1 (NFPA 1001) fire fighting certification
• Must be a resident of the fire district they are applying to
• Valid Class 4 driver’s license with airbrake endorsement
• Recent Drivers Abstract, Criminal Reference Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check
• Medical Certificate of Health (every 2 years)
• Previous management experience
• Must be available for most responses and hall events
• Approved by council
Previous management experience in a fire department atmosphere would be considered an asset. Position requires Fire Chief to be available on an in-person basis as needed. Extended leave or remote work situations should not exceed a maximum of a two-week consecutive period per year or four weeks per year in total with the approval of the Director of Municipal Safety.
A copy of DRAFT Policy PRS-04 and By-Law No. 4398 can be accessed below:
Please provide a resumé and cover letter detailing how your qualifications compare to this position to:
R.M. of St. Andrews
Attention: Jordan Nastiuk, Director of Municipal Safety
Box 130, 500 Railway Avenue
Clandeboye, Manitoba R0C 0P0
Email: jordan@rmofstandrews.com
Fax: 204-738-2500
Closing date for applications: December 13, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m.
We thank all those who apply but only those selected for an interview will be notified.