Deputy Clerk/Deputy Treasurer
The Township of Sioux Narrows–Nestor Falls is located along the eastern shores of Lake of the Woods, nestled in the Boreal Forest. Lake of the Woods is one of the world’s largest inland, freshwater lakes with over 14,000 islands and 65,000 miles of shoreline. As a small municipality on Anishinaabe Aki/Treaty 3 Territory, we pride ourselves on community spirit, environmental stewardship, and forward thinking. Spend your summers on the lake, in the sun or cozy up to a fire enjoying our winter wonderland.
We are a full-service community marked by a quaint and charming lifestyle while surrounded by an abundance of natural resources. There are over 60 customer service facilities offering a wide range of retail, hospitality, personal, and many other services.
Reporting to the Clerk Treasurer, and working with the Chief Administrative Officer and Municipal Department Leads, the Deputy Clerk/Deputy Treasurer is responsible for supporting the general record keeping, financial accounting, and reporting functions of the municipality. This will involve ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reports; directing and coordinating the external audit and preparation of the necessary working papers; budgeting and administration of payroll and benefits, and supporting taxation initiatives within the municipality. It will also include supporting the legislated municipal processes around Council, elections, and municipal record keeping. This position is responsible to ensure municipal financial integrity, and to ensure compliance and provincial reporting requirements are met. Other duties as determined by the municipality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Accounting
- 3-5 years of experience conducting detailed financial analysis
- 3-5 years of experience with budget preparation/ and or payroll administration
- Demonstrated ability to follow prescribed legislative process
- Previous experience in records management
- Completion of the Municipal Administration program (or willing to complete within 2 years)
- Customer Service training, or significant customer service experience considered an asset.
- Computer skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Email, Internet
- Valid Driver’s License.
