Community Investment Coordinator

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo; Fort McMurray; Sur place; CAD 110 000 - 134 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is seeking a Community Investment Coordinator in Fort McMurray to compile, analyze, and manage financial information for funded community programs. You will prepare reports, support budget development, and assist with contracts under the Community Investment Program.

The role requires accounting education plus several years of budgeting experience; CPA asset and municipal familiarity are advantages.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in accounting with related budget experience required.
• CPA, CGA, CMA, or CA designation is an asset.
• Municipal or government experience is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Compile, research, organize, and analyze financial information for funded community programs.
• Develop and manage Community Investment Program agreements and budgets.
• Prepare program reports and assist with year-end audits.
• Provide financial training and support to staff and funded organizations.

Connaissances

Budget processes

Financial analysis

Excel

Communication

Financial reporting

Formation

Degree in accounting

Diploma in accounting

CPA/CGA/CMA/CA designation

Municipal experience

Outils

Excel

Budgeting software

Financial management systems

Description du poste

Requisition ID: 4617
Affiliation: CUPE Municipal
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Openings: 1
Bi-weekly Working Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly
Shift/Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Department/ Branch: Community Services, Community Partnerships & Initiatives
Job Location: Fort McMurray
Pay Level: PL12
Start Rate: $51.46
Permanent Rate: $60.55 (Permanent rate effective after completion of probation)
COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480
Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 03/10/2026
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 18/10/2026
Posting Type: Internal and External

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

Be the difference in someone’s day.

At the heart of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, our Community Services team is all about people. Whether you’re supporting the RCMP, building partnerships, or answering resident inquiries through Pulse, you’re helping create safe, connected, and thriving communities. We’re united by one purpose: serving people and strengthening the region.

If you're passionate about making a real difference and want to be part of a collaborative team that supports every corner of the municipality, this is your opportunity to help build a better tomorrow.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, the Community Investment Coordinator compiles, does research, organizes, and analyzes financial information submitted by funded community organizations, and assists in the creation and management of various agreements/contracts for the Community Investment Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compile, research, organize, and analyze financial information submitted by funded community organizations.
• Analyze resources and goals for community programming with user groups and Community Services’ Coordinators.
• Research and assess grants; and canvass for donations, gifts-in-kind, and corporate sponsorship for funded community organizations.
• Assist with the maintenance, reporting, and reviewing of Community Investment Program procedures.
• Prepare Community Investment Program Reports.
• Assist in the development of financial policies and procedures within the Community Investment Program.
• Maintain budget system, including analysis of community funding requests.
• Support individual Community Services branches in the provision of financial expertise and training.
• Develop and update trend analysis on revenue and expenditures for quarterly and annual reporting.
• Assist in the creation and responsible for the management of various agreements/contracts.
• Assist with the Community Investment Program online application system and publishing website content.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation where required.
• Develop and track key performance indicators for the Community Investment Program.
• Assist in developing the annual Community Investment Program operating and capital budget documents and implementation of multi-year Community Investment Program financial plan.
• Provide training to staff and funded community organizations on financial procedures/systems/budgeting/financial reporting.
• Provide administrative functions including preparation of Council reports, administrative briefing notes, business planning, policies, and budgets
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must possess tact, patience, and diplomacy for dealings with other municipal employees and external parties.
• Knowledge of public finances and operations including, but not limited to, budget processes and procedures, variance analysis, fund accounting, goal setting and policy formulation, process, expenditure and revenue structure, chart of accounts, internal and external financial reports, condition analysis or financial trend monitoring, and capital improvement programming.
• Proficiency with financial management systems and desktop/spreadsheet software (i.e. Microsoft Office and Excel).
• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory impacts and constraints regarding revenues, expenditures, and the budget process.
• Interpersonal, negotiation, interviewing, conflict resolution, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of advanced analytical techniques such as break-even analysis, net present value analysis, return on investment analysis, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal impact analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and sensitivity analysis.
• Familiarity with innovations in budgeting such as long-term financial planning, multi-year budgeting, budgeting for structural balance, strategic planning, and alternative budget formats (program, performance, and zero-based budgets).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree specializing in accounting or equivalent, combined with three (3) years of computerized accounting and budgeting experience is required; or
• Diploma specializing in accounting or equivalent, combined with seven (7) years of experience in a computerized accounting and budgeting environment including variance reporting, extensive use of spreadsheet and database programs is required.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CGA, CMA, and CA) or actively working toward a professional accounting designation is an asset.
• Municipal or government experience is an asset.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
• Pre-employment testing may be required as part of the interview process.
• A valid Class Five (5) Operator’s License is required as incumbent may be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.
• Must be medically and physically able to perform all duties of the position on an ongoing basis.

SAFETY:

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, and complying with all policies, practices, and procedures. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.