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The Role

The City Treasurer fills a variety of statutory duties under the Municipal Act and is an integral part of the City’s Senior Management Team, providing the strategy and vision for the management and administration of City finances.

Reporting to the General Manager of Corporate Services, our Treasurer oversees the City’s annual budget, accounting, tax, payroll and internal control functions.

Salary: $132,623.40 to $167,876.80 (2023 rates)

The Candidate

We’re seeking an inclusive and transformational leader with a passion for innovation, modernization and public service. The role is an opportunity for you to contribute your vision and make a lasting impact on the department and organization. Your strategic vision, innovative mindset, and inclusive leadership will be instrumental in guiding a department that serves as a cornerstone of trust and fiscal responsibility in our community.

We’re seeking a candidate who can deliver:

• Strategic leadership, developing and implementing strategies to align the department with the City’s long-term goals
• Modernization and transformation, driving ongoing efforts to upgrade and modernize financial systems and processes
• Budget management, guiding the preparation and administration of the annual operating and capital budgets
• Policy and compliance, ensuring compliance with all applicable municipal, provincial and federal regulations and policies while promoting best practices
• Collaboration, fostering strong relationships with the City Council, other departments, and internal stakeholders
• Team development, leading a high-performing team by mentoring staff, promoting professional growth, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Qualifications

Our Treasurer will need to hold:

• A degree in Business Administration, Accounting or equivalent related field
• A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• A minimum of ten years of related experience in a senior municipal capacity

Why Work With Us

The role offers a unique opportunity for you to contribute to the future financial health of the organization and the community, utilizing your own vision in an innovative, team-driven environment.

The City offers competitive salaries alongside extended health, dental and travel benefits, life insurance coverage, access to our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP), and enrollment in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan.

We’re an organization focused on the health and well-being of our employees, including a priority on work-life balance delivered through a unique earned-day-off package in addition to vacation time offerings.

Apply

If you’re interested in contributing your vision and leadership to innovative administration of municipal finances, please email your application to [email protected] with the subject line ‘2023-33 – City Treasurer’ by May 27, 2024.