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Description

As Chief Administrative Officer, you will:
Promote the Municipalitys Mission and Values.
Participate in executive planning and policy development.
Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with Mayor, members of Council, staff and the public.
Monitor and maintain all books, documents and records of the Municipality (council meeting minutes and financial reports).
Maintain accurate account of cash collections, assets, liabilities and all transactions affecting the financial position of the Municipality in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Prepare annual budget, control expenditures, optimize various revenue sources and ensure cost effective operations are implemented and maximized.
Ensure timely notice of meetings and provision of official correspondence to Council.
Manage call for tenders and make recommendations to Council regarding contracts.
Purchase goods, services or work pursuant to Municipal policy and conduct negotiations for land purchases and annexations.
Ensure legislative compliance through familiarity with and understanding of The Municipalities Act, other relevant legislative enactments such as bylaws and policies.
Serve as an effective liaison with Community Organizations,Provincial and Local Governments.

What the successful candidate will bring:
Bachelors Degree in a discipline related to municipal service delivery with 5+ years of senior administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
This is a municipal lead position - At minimum, candidate must have completed (or completing) the Local Government Administration course.
Comprehensive knowledge and familiarity of applicable provincial statutes, municipal regulations and policy formation.
Demonstrated experience in fiscal planning, budgeting and reporting as well as a thorough understanding and experience in managing different business functions such as HR, finance, accounting and marketing.