The Position

Under the general direction of the COO, the Municipal Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination and control of the activities and business affairs of the First Nation Government District. You will direct the preparation of plans and programs to be submitted to the Chief and Council for the construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of property and facilities and the development and improvement of services. This includes the Government District's financial functions, drafting required laws, managing the property tax process, and working with related government authorities outside the Government District.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall efficient operation of the Government District’s administration.
• Coordinate and oversee the implementation, management and evaluation of all bylaws and programs approved by the District Council.
• Organize, coordinate, and present to the District Council recommendations arising from administrative operations that require the District Council's approval and propose legislation or resolutions arising from such recommendations.
• Prepare laws on budgets, tax rates, frontage taxes, and other similar matters, including related work for passage and administration.
• Review laws and recommend updating as necessary to keep current and meet District Council objectives; obtain legal advice for revisions.
• Maintain contact with local and provincial government representatives for general communication and problem-solving.

Experience and Qualification

• A degree in Local Government or a similar specialization. Formal training in municipal administration, emphasizing the use of human and financial resources, and significant municipal management experience.
• Advanced organizational and managerial skills and staff development ability.
• A minimum of five (5) years of related experience in a First Nations or small municipal/local government environment, preferably with exposure to the development of property tax bylaws and municipal corporate officer functions; knowledge of regional district functions and requisitions; and/or experience working with government legislation, including researching and interpreting/applying various Acts.
• Practical competence with MS Outlook and Excel, with good skills in Word; familiarity with small to mid-range enterprise financial software.
• Ability to present proposals and recommendations clearly and logically in a public meeting.