Job Order Detail

Description

The RM of Montrose is seeking a certified and experienced Administrator to perform as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipality, secretary, treasurer, and financial and legislative advisor to the Council, and a liaison between the Council, the community and the municipal employees.  

Duties of the Administrator are performed in accordance with the Municipalities Act, the Planning and Development Act, Tax Enforcement Act and any other acts, municipal bylaws or resolutions of Council.  

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
    Conducting general management of the office (including the management of documentation in hard copy and electronic formats, security and maintenance of facilities and equipment, etc.)
    Providing all accounting, budgeting and finance information and advice (including taxation and assessments)
    Researching, preparing and presenting recommendations to Council
    Processing of bylaws, policies and procedures
    Organizing Council meetings, correspondence, election procedures and the safekeeping of municipal records
    Directing capital projects funding, tenders, and contracts
    Working collaboratively with the Superintendent of Public Works
    Representing the RM professionally and positively in all interactions with the public, Council, municipal employees and other organizations.

Qualifications:
    Hold a Rural Class "C" Certificate required (minimum)
    Experience as a RM Administrator
    A post secondary diploma/certificate/degree or designation in accounting or another related field strongly desired
    Detail oriented and organized
    Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    Articulate and accurate as it relates to drafting communications, publications, proposals, etc.
    Experience in Windows environment, and applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is essential and knowledge of MuniSoft (asset)
    Ability to update website content as needed