The Town of Cochrane is in northeastern Ontario and is a short one-hour drive from Timmins and Kapuskasing, the other two major population centres of the region. The town's population of 5,4000 residents is made up of about half anglophone and half francophone residents. Cochrane is one of the few communities in Northern Ontario to have experienced growth in the last few years, Cochrane’s economic landscape offers job & investment opportunities for just about every sector.

Cochrane top employable industries include mining, forestry, transportation, finance, health care, and administrative occupations. With some of the lowest property taxes in Northeastern Ontario, Cochrane provides the highest quality of northern living at competitive cost to the taxpayer. While keeping property taxes competitive, Cochrane has managed to do so without limiting the services and assets it offers to the community.

From a world-class tourist attraction in the Polar Bear Habitat to a modern and highly regarded Tim Horton Events Centre, modern schools, a local hospital, and high caliber recreation and festivals that rank among the most prominent in the province. The moderate property taxes, the reasonable cost of housing and multitude of community amenities continue to make Cochrane attractive to those relocating from other communities. The Town of Cochrane is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Treasurer to guide and inspire a small but dedicated Finance team on its journey to successfully administering the finances of the Corporation while delivering excellent customer service to its stakeholders.

If your technical qualifications are surpassed only by your outstanding leadership and people skills, we want to hear from you! As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Treasurer, a core responsibility is for fiscal oversight to sustain the Township’s excellent financial position in compliance with GAAP and the statutory requirements of the Municipal Act. Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and provide inspired and collaborative leadership, vision, influence, direction, as well as specialized advice, consultation to staff across the organization while ensuring the Township’s financial resources are optimally utilized in achieving the operational and strategic goals and objectives of the municipality.





In your capacity as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Treasurer you will provide financial advice to Council, the CAO and the Senior Leadership Team while managing a range of service areas, including financial planning, management of municipal funds, trusts, asset management, and capital financing and the operations as they relate to purchasing/procurement, insurance and risk management. The role will include directing and managing staff, preparation and management of the operating and capital budget, financial statement preparation, ensuring adequacy of financial controls, management of the annual audit and that general government operations are carried out in a cost efficient, effective and customer centric manner, and that all statutory and regulatory obligations are met.

Education and Designations: a University degree related to area of responsibility (business, finance or commerce) and a professional accounting designation (CPA) or working towards the designation. AMCT, Municipal Tax Collectors or Municipal Finance designations are an asset.

Municipal Management experience: 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible management experience, ideally in a public sector or municipal government environment, including experience working with elected officials or boards. Private sector candidates will be considered with the understanding you can quickly learn about the nuances of the municipal sector.

Finance Experience: Experience with practices related to budget planning, accounting, internal controls, investment, debt management, grants, procurement, financial reporting, taxation, capital planning and audit.

Strategic Acumen: Ability to think and act strategically in a political and community service environment with a solid understanding of various types of strategic and planning processes required to develop appropriate corporate and departmental short and long term objectives. Analytical, problem-solving and decision‑making skills to enable the assessment of multiple issues,



the development of options and implementation of decisions necessary for the effective operation of the department recognizing impacts and mitigating repercussions. Demonstrated knowledge of Municipal and Provincial regulations, and guidelines, including municipal government operations, principles, best practices, and processes.

Technical Acumen: Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products, the internet and proficiency in other software applications related to finance, payroll and corporate services. If you enjoy nature and rural living and wish to live in the north - this is a unique opportunity to experience nature and rural living at is best.

Compensation and Benefits – Cochrane offers competitive compensation of $120,231 to $135,321 plus pension (subject to a 2026 COLA adjustment), benefits, vacation, professional development, and an opportunity to work with an engaged Council in a beautiful community. Location – Cochrane, Ontario is short one-hour drive from the major centres of Timmins and Kapuskasing. The Town is surrounded by forests, rivers and lakes making it an ideal community for this who like the outdoors.

It’s affordability and broad range of community services make it an ideal place to work and live.

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Lifestyle – we are a prime location for a range of outdoor activities and attractions. Enjoy hiking, golf, x-country skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting and boating on the many lakes in our community. Housing – The average price is significantly less than most of Ontario and includes opportunities for waterfront ownership.

Reasonable prices allow you to live mortgage free if moving from an urban area. Healthcare – An exceptional community hospital is in Cochrane and provides a wide range of health care programs and services.

Education – An exceptional educational system at elementary and secondary levels in both official languages. The Town of Cochrane is an equal prospect employer that values diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to screen candidates. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes only. #

📌 Director of Finance and Treasurer (Ontario)
🏢 Town of Cochrane, Ontario
📍 Ontario