Supervisor Budgeting and Taxation

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. Working in Local Government provides many opportunities to not only develop your career but also to improve the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife! At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all.

The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high-quality services and excellent customer service to residents. In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and encourages Indigenous persons and visible minorities to self-declare when submitting their application.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Manager, Budgeting and Taxation, the Budgeting and Taxation Supervisor has the overall responsibility of supporting the Manager, Budgeting and Taxation in the preparation of the City's operating and capital budget, long term financial planning, reconciliation of Reserve Funds, preparation of various reports and analysis, and development and recommendation of policies and procedures related to the Budgeting and Taxation Division.

This position also provides oversight, guidance and coaching to the Senior Budgeting and Taxation Officers in coordinating and administering the property tax assessment and taxation services.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a university degree in accounting or a related field. A minimum of 6 years of experience in accounting or a related field is required, as well as a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience. The incumbent must be a CPA PEP level candidate.

Advanced skills for application of MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required, along with an advanced knowledge of methods of systems analysis and the principles, design, and procedural methods used in big data analysis. While work in this position is conducted independently, utilizing sound judgment, the incumbent will be required to collaborate with others to focus on objectives, and provide guidance or mentorship to less experienced colleagues.

The ability to clearly convey messages both verbally and in writing is required.

SALARY

The City of Yellowknife offers a starting salary of $109,744, along with a comprehensive benefits package including monthly housing and vacation travel allowances totaling $450 per month and a defined benefit pension plan.

Qualified applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please note that interviews will be ongoing, so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.