Situated on the shores of Lake Huron at the mouth of the St. Clair River
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF SARNIA
is noted for its breathtaking sky blue water and beautiful waterfront parks. As a progressive border municipality with a population of 72,000 residents in Lambton County, the City of Sarnia offers a high quality of life for residents with affordable living, excellent schools, state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, a variety of cultural institutions, together with exceptional recreation and leisure services. Sarnia is a vibrant and healthy city, maintaining a unique economic balance of commercial, industrial and agricultural sectors.
Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Reporting to the City Manager, this position is responsible for the statutory duties of Treasurer under the Municipal Act, ensuring that sound strategies and practices relating to the provision of financial services are followed throughout the City. The successful applicant will oversee the daily operation, activities and performance of the Finance Department, including accounting, tax, budgeting, payroll, collections and purchasing and will be a key member of the senior management team of the City.
The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Business Administration or Accounting and a CPA designation with a minimum of ten years of related work experience in a senior municipal capacity. A Master’s degree or a certificate in Municipal Management would be considered an asset. The successful applicant will have demonstrated competence in strategic planning, performance management, problem solving, decision making and leadership skills. The proven ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of departmental staff, management and Council is vital.
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A detailed job description for this position is available on the City of Sarnia’s website at:
The City of Sarnia provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. To explore this challenging opportunity further, qualified applicants are invited to submit a confidential résumé to:
The Corporation of the City of Sarnia,
ATT: Human Resources 255 North Christina Street, P.O. Box 3018, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 7N2 Fax: (519) 332-8951 E-mail: hr@sarnia.ca
This competition will remain open until the position is filled.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process as required under the City of Sarnia’s Employment Accommodation Policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Personal information is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes only. |
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| Location: | Sarnia, ON |
| Profession(s): | Financial Administration |
| Date Posted: | Monday, July 6, 2015 at 9:30:38 AM (PST) |
| Posting Expires: | Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 4:30:00 PM (PST) |