The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a
Manager, Financial Planning and Policy
Posting Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 @ 12:00 NOON
Starting Rate: $103,635 annually
Salary Range: $103,635 - $121,238 annually
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Classification: Management, Class M3
Status: Permanent Full-time
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
The District:
Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality passionate about
protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities that will allow you to learn, grow and
build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and innovators. We offer a competitive compensation
package and are committed to promoting diversity, accessibility and inclusion. It’s what we do!
The Opportunity:
The Manager, Financial Planning and Policy provides strategic thinking, technical expertise, and oversight of
all aspects of the District's capital budgeting process, including supporting preparation and reporting of the rate
and tax supported annual capital budgets, development charges administration, variance reporting, long-term
financial planning, tax policy analysis, and investment administration. Ensures financial practices align with
evolving municipal, provincial, and legislative requirements while fostering financial sustainability and
accountability
What you will do:
• Lead the preparation, analysis, coordination, and administration of the District’s rate and tax supported
capital budgets and multi-year capital forecasts in alignment with the District’s Asset Management Plan.
- Collaborate with departments to evaluate capital project proposals, ensuring alignment with strategic
priorities, financial feasibility, service delivery goals, and asset management planning tools and
systems.
- Lead the preparation of quarterly variance reports for capital projects, identifying trends, highlighting
risks, and deviations from approved budgets.
- Oversee the administration of development charges in compliance with the Development Charges Act,
ensuring accurate collection, allocation, and reporting
- Monitor and update development charges by-laws as required, including forecasting revenues and
coordinating stakeholder consultations.
- Make recommendations on financial strategies to ensure sustainable infrastructure investment & fiscal
health.
- Support the annual review of the District’s Investment Policy Statement and make recommendations by
completing detailed analyses of budgeted reserve balances and capital plan requirements.
- Monitor cash flow and reserve fund balances to ensure investment portfolio has a balanced mix of
short-term and long-term basket of investments for optimal returns.
- Identify and analyze provincial legislation changes affecting municipal governments in Ontario,
including their financial and operational impacts.
- Work closely with internal departments, external stakeholders, and Committee and Council members to
communicate budget priorities, financial plans, and policy updates.
- Identify opportunities for automation to increase efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in capital
budgeting, financial reporting, investment tracking, and tax administration.
- Leverage automation to generate real-time dashboards and alerts for key financial metrics.
- Stay current on emerging trends and best practices in financial technology and process automation.
- Other related duties as assigned.
What you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Admin, Economics, Public Policy or a related field.
- A recognized accounting designation (CPA, CFA, CMA, or CGA) or equivalent financial certification or
designations or post-graduate (Masters or equivalent) education in public administration, finance, or a
related discipline.
- Minimum of 4 to 7 years of progressively responsible & related experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing development charges, capital project reporting, and investment
portfolios in a public sector environment.
- Proven track record in financial process automation, digital transformation initiatives, and leveraging
financial technology solutions.
- Experience with municipal budgeting, legislative compliance, and engagement with Council or
committees.
- Expertise in preparing capital budgets, long-term financial forecasts, and variance reports with a focus
on risk identification and mitigation.
