Administrator - RM of Birch Hills No. 460

Date Posted: January 8, 2016

Seeking a dynamic career in a beautiful location as an RM Administrator?

We are offering an exciting career opportunity for a full-time RM Administrator in a vibrant Rural Municipality surrounded by rich agricultural land close to picturesque lakes with almost every outdoor activity imaginable in your back yard! If you are looking for a new challenge that includes a benefits package, municipal employees’ pension plan, and competitive salary offered in accordance with qualifications and experience, let your aspirations become a reality at the RM of Birch Hills in central Saskatchewan. The municipality has a positive, progressive Council and the office is located in the Town of Birch Hills with convenient access to the cities of Prince Albert, Melfort and Saskatoon.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

As the hub of the municipality the duties of the Administrator are varied and interesting. Under the authority and direction of the Council the Administrator's duties include:

 General management and municipal accounting, budgeting and finance

 Formulation and processing of bylaws, policies and procedures

 Municipal taxation, and maintenance of assessment records

 Council meetings, correspondence, election procedures and safekeeping of municipal records

 Overseeing capital projects, tenders, and contracts with a part-time Assistant and a full complement of Public Works Staff.

 Maintaining positive public relations with strong communication, personable and organizational skills, able to thrive in an open policy environment

 Leading a team through progressive change while ensuring office duties and functions are carried out in a confidential, efficient, accurate and timely manner, in accordance with municipal legislation, policies and procedures. Qualifications

 This position requires a Rural Class "C" Certificate with preference given to applicants possessing a Rural Class "A" Certificate; other combinations of qualifications may be considered.

 Consideration will be given to candidates with local government experience and an accounting certificate/designation and/or a university degree in a related field.

 Experience in Microsoft Word, Windows, Excel and general computer applications is essential and knowledge of MuniSoft considered an asset. If you are looking for an exciting career, please submit your cover letter and resume, outlining related experience, qualifications, and salary expected prior to January 22, 2016 to:

RM of Birch Hills No. 460 Box 369 Birch Hills, SK S0J 0G0 Email: [email protected] Fax: 306-749-2220

For further information please call the municipal office at 306-749-2233. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working for the RM of Birch Hills.