Director Corporate Services

The Position:
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the incumbent serves as a member of the County’s senior management team involved in the formulation and execution of the County’s strategic plan. Is responsible for overseeing the department’s financial and corporate related programs; directly responsible for the budget preparation and investment portfolio for the County; present plans, budgets to the CAO and Council. As a member of the County’s senior management team will hire, train and develop department staff. Directs the overall planning, co-ordination and control of the activities and business affairs of the Corporate Services Department and ensures that the by-laws, policies and procedures of Mountain View County are complied with by staff. The incumbent is expected to exercise expert independent judgment, initiative and decision-making authority to develop timely solutions to complex projects; work collaboratively with colleagues or consultants with a diverse range of professional training.

The Requirements:
• Holds a current CPA designation or other accounting designation;
• Five to seven (5-7) years’ experience of increasingly responsible public sector administration would be an asset;
• Working knowledge of the Municipal Government Act;
• Is articulate and possesses above average budgetary and technical report writing skills; proven experience in budget preparation/management and contract management;
• Bondable;
• Effective leadership, team building, and supervisory strengths, with a commitment for continuous improvement;
• High degree of computer competency with the ability to stay current with technology related to industry;
• Personal initiative with good planning and organizational skills as well as a high degree of integrity and professionalism; strong capability to identify needs, plan and develop goals, priorities, and other outcome measures.