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DISCOVER CASTLEGAR
Nestled in the heart of the West Kootenay region, the City of Castlegar is a growing and vibrant community with a population of approximately 9,000 residents. Situated at the confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers, Castlegar is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, offering unparalleled outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, skiing, and water sports.
Castlegar is home to Selkirk College, a thriving business community, and a strong arts and culture scene. The West Kootenay Regional Airport provides convenient access to and from the region, making Castlegar an ideal place to live, work, and explore. The city is a regional service hub, providing essential amenities and infrastructure that support both residents and businesses. With a focus on sustainability and economic growth, Castlegar continues to enhance its livability through strategic investments in infrastructure and services. To learn more about all that Castlegar has to offer, visit Destination Castlegar.
The Kootenay Lifestyle
The Kootenay region is known for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant communities, and a lifestyle that balances work and recreation. This mountainous region of British Columbia offers world-class skiing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing and water sports.
The area is home to several charming towns, including Nelson, Rossland, and Trail, each offering unique cultural experiences, shopping, and dining. With its strong sense of community, rich history, and commitment to sustainability, the Kootenay region provides an unmatched quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
OUR TEAM
At the City of Castlegar, we are more than just colleagues—we are a team that values collaboration, professionalism, and a shared commitment to serving our community. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone’s contributions matter and where employees are empowered to do their best work.
Our leadership team supports professional growth and innovative thinking, ensuring that our team members have the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. We take pride in the work we do, knowing that our efforts directly impact the well-being and progress of our community. If you are looking to join a team that is dedicated, passionate, and forward-thinking, the City of Castlegar is the place for you
About Us
The City of Castlegar is committed to delivering high-quality municipal services while creating an innovative and engaging work environment. Our team takes pride in providing exceptional public service, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and supporting sustainable community growth. Guided by Council’s strategic priorities, we are advancing projects that enhance our infrastructure, support economic development, and maintain a high quality of life for our residents.
Our leadership team is dedicated to transparency, accountability, and service excellence, ensuring that municipal operations align with the needs and expectations of the community.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a dynamic financial leader with strategic vision, financial expertise, and a commitment to innovation and efficiency. This is an opportunity to shape Castlegar’s financial future, ensuring sustainability while driving technological advancements that enhance City operations.
As Director of Finance & Technology/Chief Financial Officer, you will report to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. You will provide high-level financial strategy, risk management, and technology leadership, ensuring fiscal responsibility while leveraging technology to optimize service delivery.
You will be a trusted advisor to Council, the CAO, and community partners, delivering financial insights, policy recommendations, and governance expertise to support informed decision-making. With strong municipal finance expertise, you will lead budgeting, financial planning, asset management, and ensuring financial strategies align with the City’s priorities.
This role is ideal for a proactive, relationship-driven leader who thrives in a fast- paced, multi-disciplinary environment. You will balance strategic vision with operational execution, anticipate challenges, and align resources to meet organizational goals.
As a leader and mentor, you will cultivate a high-performing team, ensuring a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional excellence. If you are ready to make a lasting impact, drive financial sustainability, and lead innovative solutions, we want to meet you.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO WILL PROVIDE...
Financial Stewardship
Nestled in the heart of the West Kootenay region, the City of Castlegar is a growing and vibrant community with a population of approximately 9,000 residents. Situated at the confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers, Castlegar is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, offering unparalleled outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, skiing, and water sports.
Castlegar is home to Selkirk College, a thriving business community, and a strong arts and culture scene. The West Kootenay Regional Airport provides convenient access to and from the region, making Castlegar an ideal place to live, work, and explore. The city is a regional service hub, providing essential amenities and infrastructure that support both residents and businesses. With a focus on sustainability and economic growth, Castlegar continues to enhance its livability through strategic investments in infrastructure and services. To learn more about all that Castlegar has to offer, visit Destination Castlegar.
The Kootenay Lifestyle
The Kootenay region is known for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant communities, and a lifestyle that balances work and recreation. This mountainous region of British Columbia offers world-class skiing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing and water sports.
The area is home to several charming towns, including Nelson, Rossland, and Trail, each offering unique cultural experiences, shopping, and dining. With its strong sense of community, rich history, and commitment to sustainability, the Kootenay region provides an unmatched quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
OUR TEAM
At the City of Castlegar, we are more than just colleagues—we are a team that values collaboration, professionalism, and a shared commitment to serving our community. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone’s contributions matter and where employees are empowered to do their best work.
Our leadership team supports professional growth and innovative thinking, ensuring that our team members have the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. We take pride in the work we do, knowing that our efforts directly impact the well-being and progress of our community. If you are looking to join a team that is dedicated, passionate, and forward-thinking, the City of Castlegar is the place for you
About Us
The City of Castlegar is committed to delivering high-quality municipal services while creating an innovative and engaging work environment. Our team takes pride in providing exceptional public service, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and supporting sustainable community growth. Guided by Council’s strategic priorities, we are advancing projects that enhance our infrastructure, support economic development, and maintain a high quality of life for our residents.
Our leadership team is dedicated to transparency, accountability, and service excellence, ensuring that municipal operations align with the needs and expectations of the community.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a dynamic financial leader with strategic vision, financial expertise, and a commitment to innovation and efficiency. This is an opportunity to shape Castlegar’s financial future, ensuring sustainability while driving technological advancements that enhance City operations.
As Director of Finance & Technology/Chief Financial Officer, you will report to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. You will provide high-level financial strategy, risk management, and technology leadership, ensuring fiscal responsibility while leveraging technology to optimize service delivery.
You will be a trusted advisor to Council, the CAO, and community partners, delivering financial insights, policy recommendations, and governance expertise to support informed decision-making. With strong municipal finance expertise, you will lead budgeting, financial planning, asset management, and ensuring financial strategies align with the City’s priorities.
This role is ideal for a proactive, relationship-driven leader who thrives in a fast- paced, multi-disciplinary environment. You will balance strategic vision with operational execution, anticipate challenges, and align resources to meet organizational goals.
As a leader and mentor, you will cultivate a high-performing team, ensuring a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional excellence. If you are ready to make a lasting impact, drive financial sustainability, and lead innovative solutions, we want to meet you.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO WILL PROVIDE...
Financial Stewardship
- Shape the City’s financial and technological vision, providing strategic guidance to Council, the CAO, and Senior Leadership Team.
- Make recommendations to the CAO and Council regarding the strategic management of assets and liabilities.
- Ensure financial sustainability by managing budgets, investments, asset management, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Develop annual budgets and five-year plans.
- Provide financial oversight and strategy for the City-owned West Kootenay Regional Airport. Serve as the City’s Chief Financial Officer, ensuring compliance with the Community Charter, Local Government Act, and Public Sector Accounting Standards.
- Oversee procurement, contracts, and financial compliance.
Innovation & Technology Leadership
- Drive digital transformation, ensuring that technology solutions support efficiency, security, and innovation.
- Oversee technology governance and leverage emerging technologies to optimize municipal operations and service delivery.
- Encourage creative problem-solving, empowering teams to streamline processes and enhance public service.
Service Excellence & Engagement
- Strengthen public trust and financial transparency, effectively communicating financial insights to Council, staff, and the public.
- Build collaboration across departments, ensuring strategic alignment and breaking down silos.
- Develop relationships with municipalities, regional districts, senior government agencies, and industry partners to advance municipal priorities.
Leadership
- Lead and develop high-performing teams in Finance and Information Technology, ensuring professional growth and succession planning.
- Enhance internal financial controls, fraud prevention, and risk management strategies.
- Ensure the City’s financial and IT infrastructure remains secure, resilient, and future-ready.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will bring financial expertise, strategic vision, and technological insight to the City of Castlegar. We’re looking for someone who will help manage our assets and infrastructure with fiscal prudence, using business-minded and long-term perspectives. This role requires a collaborative professional with a strong understanding of municipal finance, risk management, and technology.
Interested in Joining Us?
Submit your resume and cover letter to:
Paul Murray, Brentwood Advisory Group
BrentwoodAdvisory@proton.me
This posting will remain open until filled, but we will start reviewing applications after March 7, 2025.
Have questions?
Contact Paul Murry at 250.893.3188.
LEARN MORE: Paul Murray, Brentwood Advisory
BrentwoodAdvisory@proton.me
Requirements
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in good standing.
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Knowledge of municipal finance, budgeting, taxation, and financial reporting, including relevant legislation (Community Charter, Local Government Act).
- Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a collaborative and strategic approach.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences, including Council and the public.
- Technological proficiency, including experience with financial management systems and digital tools.
Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
- At least five years of progressively senior financial leadership experience, preferably in local government or the public sector.
- Proven experience managing financial operations, including budgeting, asset management, and risk management.
- Experience leading Information Technology initiatives.
- A track record of adapting to changing priorities and anticipating emerging issues.
- Ability to build trust and maintain collaborative relationships with staff, Council, and external partners.
Salary & Benefits
WHY WORK WITH US
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a dynamic and growing community. This role provides an opportunity to work in a supportive and forward-thinking municipal environment, where your expertise will help shape the City’s financial future.
What you’ll get:
- an attractive annual salary of $133,986 - $160,005 (cost of living increase expected in 2025);
- a monthly vehicle allowance of $400;
- enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan; and
- access to the City’s benefits package, including relocation support, competitive vacation, flexible working environment, and a unique e-bike purchase program.
Contact
Email: BrentwoodAdvisory@proton.me
Contact Paul Murray at Brentwood Advisory, or the City of Castlegar directly on hr.confidential@castlegar.ca
Contact Paul Murray at Brentwood Advisory, or the City of Castlegar directly on hr.confidential@castlegar.ca
Other relevant information
Interested in Joining Us?
Submit your resume and cover letter to:
Paul Murray, Brentwood Advisory Group
BrentwoodAdvisory@proton.me
This posting will remain open until filled, but we will start reviewing applications after March 7, 2025.
Have questions?
Contact Paul Murry at 250.893.3188.
LEARN MORE: Paul Murray, Brentwood Advisory
BrentwoodAdvisory@proton.me
Submit your resume and cover letter to:
Paul Murray, Brentwood Advisory Group
BrentwoodAdvisory@proton.me
This posting will remain open until filled, but we will start reviewing applications after March 7, 2025.
Have questions?
Contact Paul Murry at 250.893.3188.
LEARN MORE: Paul Murray, Brentwood Advisory
BrentwoodAdvisory@proton.me
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