Chief Financial Officer

The Municipal District of Opportunity is located in scenic northern Alberta.  There are seven communities within the boundaries, home to approximately 6,000 people.  Wabasca, the largest of these, located on beautiful North and South Wabasca Lakes, is the location of the Head Office of the ‘Land of Opportunity’.  Oil and gas as well as forestry are the base of the economy in the Municipal District.  Wabasca is located at the junction of Highways 813 and 754, approximately an hour north and east of the Town of Slave Lake. It is a thriving young community offering a variety of educational choices including three schools and Northern Lakes College.  We offer a busy arena, community hall, recreation center, ball diamonds, Skateboard Park ensure the opportunity for activities for the entire family.  Wabasca Water World and Fitness Center boasting a five-lane, 25 meter pool, waterslide, 16-person hot tub and state of the art fitness equipment are also a welcomed addition to the community. 

The Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17 is seeking a self-motivated forward thinking professional to join our Senior Leadership team. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the CFO position provides leadership and guidance to the Financial Services division.

Key Responsibilities

As a member of the municipalities Senior Management Team, will be highly organized, self-motivated and have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate will also possess a degree in Finance, business or other relevant discipline form a recognized educational institution and hold the CPA designation, complemented by substantial experience (10+ years) in financial management with considerable experience at a management level in a local government setting.

Education and Experience

Degree in a related field, for example, Finance, Business Administration (a combination of education and experience may be considered)

  • CPA Designation
  • CLGM (Certified Local Government Manager) or similar designation preferred;
  • A minimum of ten years’ of public administration experience including five years’ experience in a senior leadership role, preferably in a field related to Financial Services department

The Salary range for this position is $139,750.20.79-$155,000. Salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications, which includes an excellent benefit package and matching RRSP plan. Interested persons are invited to submit their resume, three work related references and current criminal record check to:

Loretta Beaver - Human Resources Manager

Municipal District of Opportunity No.17
Box 60 - Wabasca, AB T0G 2K0

Phone: (780) 891-3778     Fax: (780) 891-4283

Email:  hr@mdopportunity.ab.ca  

 

For more information regarding this position, please contact the Chad Tullis – Chief Administrative Officer for MD of Opportunity at (780) 891-3778 or email: cao@mdopportunity.ab.ca.

 

This advertisement will close on December 7, 2020 @ 3:00 pm.

 

There is a requirement to provide a current Criminal Records and Child Intervention Record Check for all short listed candidates

The personal information submitted pursuant to this advertisement will be utilized for this Employment Opportunity only and is subject to compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.