Director of Financial Services and Information Technology 

(EXEMPT)
$138,675 – 159,396 annually (2023 rates)
 
The District of North Saanich is seeking applications from motivated professionals to serve in the capacity of the Director of Financial Services.
 
The Director of Financial Services is responsible for the statutory duties of the Chief Financial Officer, including the overall management of financial functions, strategic financial planning, information technology, and the District’s financial and budgetary affairs. In this role, you will be required to attend Council and Committee meetings, propose bylaws and resolutions and subsequent amendments relating to expenditures, revenues, tax levies and other fiscal and operating matters. You will advise the Chief Administrative Officer and, when required, the Council on financial and economic matters, coordinate the implementation of programs approved in the budgets, and develop short and long-term economic goals for the District. In addition, you will maintain an accounting system that satisfies the requirements of the District, utilize significant judgement, initiative and conceptual thinking in the planning, development and implementation of vital programs and policies affecting the Financial Services Department.
 
The successful candidate will be expected to have an Undergraduate degree in accounting or financial administration or other relevant field, plus a designation from an accredited accounting program (equal to one to two years of study). Six (6) years related experience at a senior level in a local government setting, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
 
More information on this opportunity is available on the District’s website at www.northsaanich.ca. The District of North Saanich offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
 
Interested applicants should forward their resumes and cover letters quoting competition number 23- 35, on or before 4:00 PM Friday, December 8^th, 2023 to:
 
Rachel Dumas, Director of Corporate Services
District of North Saanich
1620 Mills Road
North Saanich, B.C. V8L 5S9
careers@northsaanich.ca

The District of North Saanich thanks all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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