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THE TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL

CAREER OPPORTUNITY for a DIRECTOR OF FINANCE


FULL-TIME PERMANENT POSITION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Finance is responsible for all
aspects of the financial operations of the Town of High Level in accordance with the Province of
Alberta Municipal Government Act and all related Town Bylaws.

As an integral member of the senior management team, the Director of Finance is responsible for
the management of all general accounting, operating & capital budgeting processes as well as the
assessment and taxation functions for the municipality. This includes assisting Administration in preparing
and directing a budget in excess of $15 million for four municipal departments (Operations, Protective
Services, Finance/Administration, & Community Services) and producing annual Financial Statements in
accordance with the requirements and deadlines of AB Municipal Affairs.
This is a challenging full-time, permanent position with an exceptional benefits package. Salary will
be dependant upon qualifications and experience, ranging from $80,000-$89,000 per annum for the well
qualified applicant. Relocation expenses are also available.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND TRAINING


A well-utilized sense of humour and the patience of a Saint is a definite pre-requisite.
1. Preference will be given to those applicants having achieved, or working towards, the following:

 Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce and/or professional designation as CGA or CMA, or senior standing in a
recognized accounting program
 Enrolment in, or completion of, a Certificate in Local Government studies

2. Preference will be given to those applicants with:

 Several years experience in an accounting and office environment with two (2) years experience in a
senior Local Government accounting capacity, preferably in Alberta.
 Experience in a senior supervisory capacity.
 Competency with Microsoft programs and customized municipal accounting software, preferably Diamond
Software.
 Superior interpersonal, written and oral communications skills and a consultative management style.

Nestled in the mixed Boreal Forest of the northwest corner of the province, High Level AB may
appear to be a little off the ‘beaten path’. Don’t be fooled by our location on the map at longitude 117W &
latitude 58N. Bustling with construction and one of the highest growth rates in the province, High Level offers
abundant opportunity for business, industry, investment, employment and quality family life without the ‘rat
race’ and lengthy commutes. The Great Outdoors could be just outside your door; camping, fishing, boating,
skiing, snowmobiling, sunsets and northern lights! www.highlevel.ca

Detailed Job Descriptions are available at the Town of High Level Office, or by calling 780-926-2201.
Qualified applicants should apply with a detailed resume and cover letter to:

Assistant C.A.O.
Town of High Level
10511 - 103 Street
High Level, AB T0H 1Z0
Fax 780-926-2899
Email: resumes@highlevel.ca

This position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is selected. All applicants are thanked for their interest however
only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All resumes, and personal information provided therein, will be
handled in accordance with the Province of Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPP) legislation.
The personal information that you provide to the Town of High Level is being collected solely for the purpose of applying
for employment.

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