Closing Date: Friday, February 19, 2016
Employer: Hamlet of Fort Liard
Contact Email: info@fortliard.com
Location: Fort Liard, Northwest Territories

Fort Liard is a Hamlet with a population of 536 nestled in a pretty valley at the junction of the Liard and Petitot Rivers.  The community has year-round road access from British Columbia via BC Highway 77 and NWT Highway 7 (37 kilometres from the BC border).

The Hamlet of Fort Liard has an employment opportunity for a qualified administrator with at least five years of experience at the Senior Management level to assume responsibilities and duties of a Senior Administrative Officer who manages the affairs of the Municipal Corporation in compliance with the Hamlets Act.

Under the direction of Mayor and Council, the Senior Administrative Officer is responsible for the following duties:

Supervise and direct the affairs of the Hamlet and its employees,
Develop and implement policies and procedures as directed by Council,
Provide advice to Council on all legislation or acts under which the Municipal Corporation operates,
Attend all meetings of Council and its Committees and ensure that all resolutions, decisions, and procedures are recorded and acted upon,
Prepare a budget in accordance with the Hamlets Act,
Accurate and timely preparation of financial statement, other financial and administrative requirements pertaining to the Hamlets Act and other Federal and Territorial acts,
Ensure that all contracts are prepared and executed as required by Council, and
Other duties and responsibilities as directed by Council.

Qualifications

A recognized diploma or degree in Municipal Administration or equivalent,
Solid background in Financial Management,
Strong working knowledge of Sage Accounting and Microsoft Office,
Computer network and troubleshooting experience,
Strong written and verbal communication skills,
An excellent interpersonal skill combined with experience working in a cross-cultural setting is essential, and
Good working knowledge of all Municipal Departments.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. A Northern allowance, pension and health benefits, and relocation benefit provided.

Closing Date: February 19, 2016