The Township of Montague, ON, is a small, rural community with a population of about 3,700 residents, located south of Ottawa, adjacent to Smiths Falls. The Township of Montague is seeking an individual with excellent leadership and organizational skills, combined with a high degree of professional judgment, for the position of Municipal Manager/Treasurer. Reporting directly to Council, the Municipal Manager/Treasurer is responsible for the leadership and administration of the municipalities’ affairs in accordance with policies established by Council, the Municipal Act, along with delivering all of the statutory duties of the Clerk in the absence of the Clerk.
Responsibilities include:
• Ensuring meetings of Council are held in accordance with the Municipal Act
• Preparing reports, recommendations and bylaws and attends all Council, Committee and Public Meetings as Municipal Clerk and Department Head.
• Coordinating and maintain corporate policies and procedures; draft policies and administrative procedures for Council review.
• Making recommendations and provides advice to Council on corporate direction, policy and programs, service levels, legislative and corporate matters and ensures Council is advised in a timely manner of critical issues affecting municipal operations, projects, financial and planning matters.
• Negotiating various agreements and contracts on behalf of the Municipality in accordance with Council's policies, procedures and directions.
• Fostering proactive, effective and professional relationships with Council members, the general public, as well as the Municipality’s solicitor, auditor, and officials of provincial and federal government departments and agencies and other municipalities.
• Performing the statutory duties of the clerk under the Municipal Act and other provincial legislation.
• Charged with the effective operation and management of the financial functions of the Municipality.
• Ensure the Township’s compliance with all statutory obligations, and provide sound financial management and accounting practices.
Qualifications must include:
• A degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent)
• A minimum of 5 years of senior leadership experience in municipal government or a related field with progressive experience in municipal or private sector financial management
• Proven capability of utilizing modern technologies to enhance customer service
• Ability to respond to inquiries from the public and deal with complaints in a positive, timely, professional manner using tact and judgement.
The 2025 salary range for this position will be based on experience and is flexible. A detailed description can be found here: Municipal Manager/Treasurer JD 2025
Applications will be received until the vacancy is filled.
Qualified individuals are invited to forward their resume, along with a covering letter, by fax, mail, or email to the address below:
The Township of Montague
ATTN: Allison Vereyken, Administrator/Treasurer
6547 Roger Stevens Drive PO Box 755
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4W6
Fax: 613-283-3112
The Municipality thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment. The Township is an equal opportunity employer and that accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.
