General Manager

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**General Information**:
**ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE**: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

- Photos
- Any certificates that have photo identification
- Driver’s licences
- Police records checks

**ACCOMMODATION**: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

**PRIVACY**:Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

**Job Description**:
***: Under the direction of the City Manager and as a member of the Executive Management and Development Management teams, the General Manager is responsible for the overall strategic management, direction, and operation of the Corporate Services & Long Term Care Department, providing leadership in the execution of the Corporate Digital Strategy, and for fulfilling the responsibilities of the City Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Corporation as set out in the Municipal Act, 2001.

Responsibilities of the City Treasurer and CFO include handling all of the financial affairs of the Municipality on behalf of, and in the manner directed by, Council. Responsibilities of the General Manager include directing the operation, overseeing administrative services, and administering Departmental policies and procedures. Specific responsibilities include financial management and long-term financial planning; accounting, budgets, financial reporting, and supply management; cash and investments; billing, collections, and court services including partnerships with neighbouring municipalities and the Province of Ontario; Corporate information technology; and the City’s long term care and senior services and supportive housing for seniors.

**CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- The General Manager Corporate Services & Long Term Care shall be the City Treasurer and the CFO of the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay.
- The City Treasurer shall be the “welfare administrator” for the purpose of administering and overseeing the operations of the Provincial Homemaking Program as per the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s Homemakers and Nursing Services Act.
- Participates as a member of the Executive Management Team (EMT) by providing input into: proposed organizational reviews from across the organization; human resource management with respect to vacancy review, attrition planning, succession planning and filling vacancies; the Corporate Review Process; cost savings programs and initiatives; major issues management; and Corporate performance management.
- As a member of EMT, provides input into the development and ongoing review of the Corporate Strategic Plan as it relates to the Corporate Services & Long Term Care Department and the Corporate Long Term Financial Plan, including plan implementation, coordination, and program delivery; coordinates interdepartmental work plans; provides and shares information; reviews Corporate policies and procedures; and prepares, reviews, and recommends capital and operating budgets.
- Participates as a member of the Information, Digital and Technology Governance (IDTG) committee to provide a consistent and integrated approach to technology decision-making responsibility within the Corporation.
- Participates as a member of the Development Committee by providing input into: major City projects, planning and development issues, economic development, land related items, and downtown and mixed use area initiatives.
- Represents Administration on the TBayTel Municipal Service Board.
- Leads the development and preparation of the annual and long-range budgets and financial plans; ensures the development of internal and external reporting for financial measurement purposes, including regular and internal reporting and timely preparation of quarterly and year-end reports and audited financial statements all in accordance with PSAB and GAAP.
- Provides leadership and expertise in the development of financial and fiscal management policies including taxation and assessment, revenues and recoveries, accounting, budget, financial reporting, procurement, court services, corporate information and technology and internal controls.
- Develops effective control measur