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The Municipal Administrator has a primary focus of providing administrative leadership and financial expertise to the elected councils of the RM of the Gap No. 39 and, through a shared administration agreement, to the Village of Ceylon. Although administratively focused, and guided by the Municipalities Act, Duties of Administrators (and other relevant legislation), their work is multi-faceted and requires a

The Municipal Administrator has a primary focus of providing administrative leadership and financial expertise to the elected councils of the RM of the Gap No. 39 and, through a shared administration agreement, to the Village of Ceylon. Although administratively focused, and guided by the Municipalities Act, Duties of Administrators (and other relevant legislation), their work is multi-faceted and requires a willingness to perform a variety of tasks including customer service, research, financial management, human resource management, and general record keeping/minute taking.
A readiness to learn and listening skills are essential for the Administrator because change is constant within municipal government and the councils strive for continuous improvement. The Administrator must have strong communication skills to ensure proper coordination with and between council(s) and the ability to multi-task and juggle priorities is also important for them. The Administrator will have a strong financial background and be willing to guide the overall human resources management functions of the two organizations. Common sense, time management, problem solving, and a genuine interest in providing the best service possible to ratepayers are requirements of the Administrator.
The best Administrator is punctual and a motivated self-starter. They see the things that need to be done and do them. As the main point of contact for and between ratepayers, councils, and governments, they are integral to the success and efficient operations of each entity. They also take great pride in any work they do and approach their job with a keen interest and desire to learn.
A Local Government Administration Class 'C' certificate or equivalent is required. If you do not currently hold a Class 'C' certificate, a willingness to compete the Local Government Administration training, while being mentored by a certified individual, within two years of employment is a must.

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