Job Advertisement: Project Coordinator (Municipal Financial Support Project)

Organization: Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL)
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Position Type: Full-Time, One-Year Contract
Salary: $70,000 per year
Application Deadline: Friday, September 20th 2024

Position Description:

Are you passionate about enhancing the sustainability of local government in Newfoundland and Labrador? Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL) and Professional Municipal Administrators (PMA) are seeking a dedicated and organized Project Coordinator to lead the Municipal Financial Support Project. This initiative focuses on supporting towns to improve their financial management practices and ensure compliance with legislated financial requirements for municipalities. The Project Coordinator will play a crucial role in helping municipalities meet the annual requirement to submit audited financial records and strengthen their overall financial management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Coordination: Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan, including scheduling and organizing site visits, training sessions and workshops.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain communication channels with MNL, PMA, municipalities, the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, and other relevant parties, and facilitate regular meetings to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Support and Training: Provide direct financial management support to municipalities, and ensure effective delivery of training sessions to improve financial literacy and record-keeping practices.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare quarterly progress reports and maintain accurate records of project activities, expenditures, and outcomes.
• Evaluation and Sustainability: Conduct ongoing evaluations to assess the project's impact and effectiveness, and develop a long-term sustainability plan for municipal financial management beyond the project duration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent of education and work experiences. Training in bookkeeping, accounting, or financial management will be considered an asset.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial management or bookkeeping, preferably in a non-profit or municipal setting. Experience in project management is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the municipal sector and related financial management practices, as well as familiarity with public sector accounting standards, is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial management software, Adobe, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Work Arrangement:

Candidates will be expected to work 37.5 hours per week. Normal workday is 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Travel to participating municipalities throughout the province will be required. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and three references to [email protected].

Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador requires all applicants to be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Application Deadline: September 20th, 2024

Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador is an equal opportunity employer, supports the principles of employment equity, and is committed to ensuring our workforce is representative of the communities we serve.