Chief Financial Officer – District of Fort St. James

District of Fort St. James 

Chief Financial Officer

The District of Fort St. James is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer who will be integral member of the District of Fort St. James.  The CFO is a responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the financial affairs of the municipality in accordance with the Community Charter, Municipal Bylaws, and the Provincial Statues.  The Chief Financial Officer reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and is the head of the Finance Department.  As a statutory officer, member of the local government management association, and employee of the District of Fort St. James the Chief Financial Officer acts with and fosters the highest standard of ethical conduct.

Located on the south shore of Stuart Lake in central British Columbia, Fort St. James is a municipality of 1400 residents and occupies lands that have been home of the Nak’azdli Whut’en people since time immemorial.  The community is defined by the welcoming character and fun spirit of the people who live here as well as the beauty of the surrounding waters landscapes, and natural environments.

Fort St. James is a service centre for the region, offering a variety of retail stores, restaurants, banking, services, accommodations, and government offices. A College of New Caledonia campus, accompanied by three elementary schools and a high school provide quality education opportunities and the construction of a new, state-of-the-art Stuart Lake Hospital will soon enhance access to a range of health care services in the community.

The municipality and surrounding region offer an abundance of year-round recreational activities including hunting, fishing, trails for biking, hiking, motor sports, water sports, marina, and snow and ice sports. The community boasts an array of volunteer-driven organizations and services including a ski hill, golf course, theatre and medical clinic. Local organizations are very active and host events and fundraisers throughout the year including dances, dinners, theatre and concerts, workshops, tournaments and parades.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of five years’ experience in the Local Government Finance field, or Chief, or Deputy position, or equivalent experience as well as, completion of, or working towards certification in a recognized financial education program.

The CFO will have the ability to cultivate and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with elected officials, community groups, and general staff.  You will have excellent oral, written communication, presentations skills and a clear understanding of the Community Charter.

The District of Fort St. James offers competitive compensation, a commitment to training and professional development, a supportive and inclusive work environment, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the organization and the community.

Position: Full-time permanent
Salary: $80,000 – $100,000
Hours:  35 hrs per week, Monday – Friday 8:30-4:00 pm
Municipal Pension Plan and Benefits package upon completing the 90 days probationary period.
 
A full job description is available to interested candidates as requested.
 
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to Carrie Constantine, HR Coordinator / Executive Assistant at cconstantine@fortstjames.ca. Applications will be accepted until December 31st, 2023.