Employment Opportunities
Economic Development Officer (EDO)
Reports to: Moosomin Economic Development Committee
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- General office duties including attending to phone calls, emails, regular mail, as well as the preparation of agenda, gathering of information for meeting items, completion and distribution of minutes, completing of meeting and all required correspondence, annual and project budgeting, as well as monthly and annual financial reporting as required.
- Facilitate community meetings, and site visits and tours of town and area as required.
- Responsible for planning, developing and maintaining an economic development strategy in order to secure opportunities for economic and business growth and increase local employment as approved by the Moosomin Economic Development Committee.
- Develop and maintain a community marketing and promotion strategy that would include the:
- Participation in media promotions and advertising;
- Responding to outside inquiries in a timely and professional manner;
- Development of all Town and R.M. of Moosomin promotion material; and
- Development and maintenance of open lines of communication with other local, provincial, and federal economic agencies and personnel.
- Provide consultative services for the Moosomin Economic Development Committee, and others engaged in economic development or related activities, including business plan assistance.
- Identify opportunities for community economic development in order to develop sectors, projects and initiatives. This includes preparation of funding and grant proposals.
- Using sound project development practices, support project development initiatives as approved by the Moosomin Economic Development Committee.
- Attendance at meetings, events, and functions, to represent the Moosomin Economic Development Committee as it relates to Economic Development.
- Develop and implement a business retention and expansion program as well as a business attraction strategy. This will include maintain a business registry database.
- All other duties as assigned.
- The incumbent shall have a relevant post-secondary education with a minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience in a related economic or business development position. This experience shall include related aspects of budget control and demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Experience in proposal writing, research skills, with excellent computer skills is required.
- The ability to analyze financial statements and business plans.
- Knowledge of municipal (zoning regulations), provincial and federal legislation, (codes, etc.), as it pertains development of property would be an asset.
- Ability to draft policies and procedures, and implement once approved.
- A valid Saskatchewan Class 5 driver’s license is required, along with an acceptable Criminal Records Check.
Accountability:
- Under the general direction of the Moosomin Economic Development Committee, the incumbent is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the Economic Development Committee.
- Liase with many community and business groups, while representing the Moosomin Economic Development Committee.
- As this position is privy to highly confidential and sensitive material on a continuous basis, the Economic Development Officer must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentially.
Unique Position Requirements:
- The position requires persuasive diplomacy when discussing matters either internally or externally or when negotiating matters with others. The position requires regular contact with Co-Chairpersons and/or the Economic Development Committee, community groups and organizations, the general public and senior government employees.
- The Economic Development Officer position is required to provide use of his/her own personal vehicle, and will be reimbursed per current Town policy in effect.
- The incumbent may be required to attend evening meetings and all regular or any special committee or other meetings as scheduled.
Probationary Period:
- This position will be subject to a six (6) month probationary period, which may be extended at the discretion of the Moosomin Economic Development Committee, for an additional period of three (3) months.
The Town wishes to thank all those who apply, however, only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Town of Moosomin
Box 730, Moosomin, Saskatchewan, S0G 3N0
twn.moosomin@sasktel.net
Finance Officer
The Town of Moosomin is now accepting resumes for a full-time person for the position of “Finance Officer” at the Town Office.
General Qualifications:
- Good physical health.
- Knowledge of safety in the workplace.
- Ability to understand oral and written communications.
- Hold professional accounting designation (CGA, CMA, CA, or new designation now known as CPA-Chartered Professional Accountant)
- Other education and/or experience may be considered, including but not limited to: Diploma in Business Administration with major in Accounting, Diploma in Accounting, etc.
- It is also desirable for the Finance Officer to also hold, or be willing to work towards the obtaining a Certificate in Local Government Administration, and after obtaining the required hours of experience, obtain a “Standard” Certificate of qualification as issued by the Board of Examiners as recognized by the Sask. Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
- Courteous and helpful attitude toward the public, and other employees in a team environment.
- Be able to perform other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to obtain a bond.
Under the direct supervision of the C.A.O., and with assistance from the Assistant C.A.O (or other personnel), is responsible for the day to day supervision of the financial, accounting, and utility billing, etc., and assist in overall general office operations. These responsibilities are to be carried out as directed by the statutes, C.A.O. and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as required by the auditors appointed by the Council. It shall be the duties of the Finance Officer (subject to change from time to time) to carry out the following functions:
- Clerical work of answering phone calls, e-mails or other inquiries, and refer customers to the proper official
- Ensure deposit of all receipts daily, or when they reach $15,000.00.
- Perform all payroll functions (Obtaining TD-1 from employees, issuance of payroll cheques, required remittances, issuance of T-4’s, T-4 Summary, and annual report to MEPP).
- Record all weekly changes received from SAMA, affecting the assessment and tax roll (ownership changes)
- Record address/billing changes for utilities, perform and send utility billings, complete utility adjustments as required with written notes for reasoning of adjustments, sending of past-due notices, perform collection of arrears, as well as invoicing of meter deposits, and balancing of thereof, etc.
- Perform the monthly Saskatchewan Finance return for self-assessment of P.S.T., L.C.T., and School Tax monthly remittances, and the annual Sask. Finance return (due Jan. 20th).
- Perform all month end procedures in tax/utility roll (Balance taxes, utilities, meter deposits, etc.)
- Print monthly Trial Balance and verify balances as correct, for review by C.A.O.
- Completion of all related entries in GL, and produce monthly financial reports and bank reconciliation for the Council meeting the following month.
- Prepare and submit quarterly G.S.T. return
- Perform the annual Worker’s Compensation return, including the listing of Sub-Contractor’s and the breakdown of their payments for WCB purposes (Due annually on February 28th)
- Assist in performing annual tax levy, printing of notices, and posting of pre-paid taxes.
- Perform all annual year end procedures, and auditing requirements, including completion of “DRAFT” financial statements for Auditor, and necessary entries for PSAB 3150 accounting for Capital Assets and maintenance of this ledger, and is the direct contact with the Auditor to answer any questions, and is responsible for ensuring that the accounting is in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Type minutes, reports, letters and any other documents as required by the C.A.O.
- Attend Council/committee meetings as required.
- Assist C.A.O. in preparation of annual budget.
- Assist other personnel as required, and perform all other duties as may be imposed by the C.A.O.
The Town wishes to thank all those who apply, however, only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Town of Moosomin
Box 730, Moosomin, Saskatchewan, S0G 3N0
twn.moosomin@sasktel.net
