Director, Service Management Office

THE OPPORTUNITY We have an exceptional opportunity for a strategic and collaborative leader to join the Town of Peace River as Director of Corporate Services. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Director of Corporate Services is responsible for overseeing the Town’s financial success, administrative operations, and strategic financial planning. The Director provides financial leadership, manages budgets, oversees accounting functions, conducts forecast analysis, monitors corporate credit, and ensures compliance with all applicable legislation. The Director also plays a key part in both long- and short-term strategic decision-making, guiding the Town’s financial priorities and operational direction. The Director will have five (5) direct reports and will provide leadership across Finance, Information Technology, Communications, Human Resources, and Office Services Support to ensure cohesive and effective corporate service delivery.The Town of Peace River is prioritizing modernization, so candidates with direct experience implementing ERP systems, strong technical aptitude, and familiarity with tools such as AI-driven solutions and PowerBI for data reporting and analytics will be highly valued. Peace River is a progressive urban centre in northwest Alberta, and is a scenic, growing town that is home to just under 7,000 residents. The community is situated in the Peace River Valley and straddles the banks of the mighty Peace River. We will strive to be an ambitious, prosperous, and supportive community. Courage - We act in the best long-term interests of the citizens, even when those decisions may not be popular in the short term. Health & Wellbeing - We know that the most compelling communities are those where citizens are strong and active For more information, please visit their website: . Plans, directs and coordinates the day-to-day operation of the business office to achieve the department mission and goals. Monitors, controls and authorizes spending within the limits of the approved budget. Key Performance Measures Service Quality, measured by community feedback. acknowledge how personal decisions, actions and standards of performance influence work accomplishments; advise on policy or procedure changes; Accountable for the development, implementation and monitoring of performance standards for staff. Complete performance reviews on staff directly reporting to the Corporate Services Director and ensure performance appraisals are conducted for all Town staff on an annual basis. Ensures that policies and directives adopted by Council and / or the Chief Administrative Officer are transmitted to department employees. Responsible for overseeing the department’s budgets annually and providing direction to subordinate employees regarding variances and other unanticipated expenditures to the budget. Review, recommend, monitor and control annual department budgets prior to incorporation into overall draft budget. Maintains a current knowledge of all funding programs that may be available to support community initiatives. Investigate variances in budgets, reporting, internal controls and general accounting; Manages the budget process with Council and administration, including regular reporting to Council. Ensure the proper conduct of the financial affairs of the Town of Peace River through the provision of effective financial systems and support. Oversee the Town’s financial accountability and controls; ensure appropriate fiscal controls are in place to meet statutory compliance and the integrity of data and statements. Coordinate and assess the annual property assessment process and related tax roll and tax collection processes. Maintains adequate insurance coverage on all insurable assets, arrange for the bonding of employees holding positions of trust and place adequate liability insurance to safeguard the Town. Responds to public enquiries, media requests for information or complaints related to department activities in accordance with policy. Supervision of vital statistics functions. University degree in business, or related post-secondary studies in administrative management, leadership, or human resources, is considered an asset. Minimum of five years of municipal administration experience, preferably in a senior capacity. Completion of a recognized local government program, such as a Certificate in Local Government, is preferred. Practical knowledge and experience with business applications and corporate systems. Strong attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities. Demonstrated leadership and team building skills. excellent at analysis;