Municipality of Jasper AB Finance Recovery Coordinator

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Jasper is looking for a Finance Recovery Coordinator for wildfire recovery projects. The role entails managing budgets, tracking expenditures, and ensuring compliance with funding regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, along with 3-5 years of experience in financial management. This is a temporary role with a salary of $69,882.56–$83,705.47 per year.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in financial management.
• Experience with disaster recovery funding preferred.
• Professional accounting designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and management of budgets for recovery projects.
• Monitor and report on all financial transactions.
• Coordinate funding allocations from various sources.

Skills

Financial management

Budget tracking

Reporting

Grant management

Procurement compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Overview

Finance Recovery Coordinator – Wildfire Recovery, Municipality of Jasper, Jasper, AB. This is a temporary, full-time, fixed-term contract (24 months) with a salary of $69,882.56–$83,705.47 per year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and management of budgets for wildfire recovery projects, ensuring funds are allocated appropriately and compliant with financial policies.


• Monitor, track, and report on all financial transactions related to wildfire recovery, ensuring accurate invoicing, payments, and reimbursements.


• Coordinate funding allocations from various sources (government grants, insurance, external aid) to support recovery projects.


• Assist in preparing budgets in collaboration with project managers and department heads to ensure all financial needs are accounted for.


• Monitor actual expenditures against budgeted figures, provide variance analysis, and recommend adjustments where necessary.


• Manage financial reporting requirements for recovery-related grants and funding, ensuring compliance with grant conditions and deadlines.


• Coordinate with government agencies and other funding bodies to submit financial documentation and applications for recovery-related financial assistance.


• Track all incoming and outgoing funds related to wildfire recovery to ensure transparency and accountability.


• Assist in procurement of recovery-related goods and services in compliance with municipal procurement policies and regulations.


• Prepare regular financial reports for senior leadership, council, and external agencies detailing the status of recovery funds and expenditures.


• Collaborate with internal departments, including Operations, Planning, and Human Resources, to ensure seamless integration of financial processes with recovery operations.


• Serve as a key point of contact for financial inquiries related to wildfire recovery from internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.


• At least 3-5 years of experience in financial management, including budget tracking and reporting.


• Experience working with government grants or disaster recovery funding.


• Professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA, CMA) preferred.


• Experience working in a municipal environment or public sector accounting preferred.


• Knowledge of financial regulations and grant management related to disaster recovery and emergency funding preferred.

How to Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter in PDF format outlining your qualifications, experience and any relevant documentation to Human Resources: [e-mail]

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term contract


• Contract length: 24 months


• Pay: $69,882.56–$83,705.47 per year


• Schedule: Monday to Friday


• Location: In person, Jasper, AB


• Application deadline: 2025-05-28