Director, Finance and Treasurer

The City of Elliot Lake is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Finance/Treasurer to lead our Finance Department through a transformative period. This role is crucial in addressing current challenges while capitalizing on opportunities to enhance our financial operations. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), you will oversee the overall operations of the Treasury Department. As the City’s Treasurer, this role ensures compliance with legislative requirements and upholds the principles of effective financial management while also shaping strategic vision for sound financial planning for the City.

Targeting a finance professional with a passion for public service and a drive to make a meaningful impact in the community. We are looking for a forward-thinking and strategic Director of Finance/Treasurer. In this role, you’ll lead the city’s financial operations, provide strategic insights, and help shape the financial future of the municipality. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your skills in financial management, budgeting, and treasury operations with a commitment to enhancing residents’ lives and fostering sustainable growth in the City of Elliot Lake.

The ideal candidate will be an established leader; a proactive, solutions-oriented leader who excels at building partnerships and fostering collaboration across the organization. They are committed to ongoing professional development, handle confidential matters with the highest level of professionalism, and consistently demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, and excellent attendance. Additionally, they are fully capable of effectively addressing workplace challenges with decisive action. If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and contribute to our community’s future, we encourage you to apply.

To Apply

To fill this position, the City of Elliot Lake has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers Berndtson. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online below. For more information, please contact Alexandra McKinney of Odgers Berndtson at alexandra.mckinney@odgersberndtson.com. We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)

The City of Elliot Lake is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and City of Elliot Lake throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Odgers Berndtson is deeply committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our EDI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.