About Us

The Municipal Joint Services Board - Lunenburg Region (MJSB), was formed in 2013 through an inter-municipal agreement.  Located in the heart of Nova Scotia’s south shore, MJSB’s purpose is to improve services for the residents of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg and the Town of Bridgewater and Town of Mahone Bay.  MJSB’s shared services include waste, information technology, human resources, occupational health and safety and procurement.

At MJSB we understand that our uniqueness as individuals is how we become great as a team. We value the experiences and perspectives of all our team members, and we are proud that equity, diversity, and inclusion are among our core values.  We’re committed to providing fair and equitable opportunities to all applicants, free from discrimination. We also strive to make our recruitment processes mirror our values and will provide accommodations to candidates to ensure access to and participation in our recruitment processes are accessible to all. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us via email at employment@mjsb.ca or call 902-543-2991.

About the role

The Director of Corporate Services plays a central leadership role in maintaining the financial, administrative, and governance foundations of the Municipal Joint Services Board, Lunenburg Region (MJSB). This position provides strategic oversight across financial stewardship, corporate administration, governance support, Board support, risk management, and organizational planning.

The Director leads the development and continuous improvement of financial systems, corporate policies, business planning processes, and internal controls to ensure accountability, transparency, and long‑term organizational sustainability. This includes maintaining a robust and well-governed system of accounting and control fully compliant with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Working closely with the COO, Board, Finance Committee, municipal partners, and all MJSB service areas, the Director advances service excellence, supports informed decision‑making, and builds the organizational capacity needed to deliver high‑quality regional services. The Director is accountable for assigned corporate shared services, including all aspects of service delivery as defined in the applicable Schedules to the MJSB Agreement.

Is this you?

As the Director of Corporate Services, you are a strategic, collaborative leader with a strong foundation in finance, governance, and corporate operations. You excel at building effective systems, strengthening organizational processes, and guiding teams through change and improvement. You bring sound judgment, a commitment to public‑sector accountability, and the ability to balance strategic vision with hands‑on execution. You thrive in a multi‑stakeholder environment, value partnership and transparency, and are motivated by the opportunity to enhance services and strengthen regional collaboration. You are an engaging communicator and leader who brings people together to get things done, recognizing that strong relationships, collaboration and partnerships are essential to organizational success.   

Key Accountabilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership for MJSB, including budgeting, forecasting, long‑term financial planning, and financial sustainability analysis.
• Guide the creation, review, and execution of long‑term strategic and annual business plans for MJSB.
• Lead integrated financial, operational, strategic and performance reporting and analysis to provide clear well‑supported recommendations to the COO, Board, and Finance Committee.
• Oversee all accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial records, strong internal controls, timely reporting, and the completion of annual audits and financial statements in compliance with public‑sector standards and legislative timelines.
• Manage treasury activities, including cash flow, investments, reserves, capital asset planning and debt management.
• Develop, review, and maintain corporate policies, governance frameworks, and business planning processes.
• Support the Board and its committees, maintaining a forward agenda and motion tracker, preparing agendas, briefing materials, reports, minutes, and ensuring follow‑up on decisions.
• Identify and manage organizational risks, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations, and internal policies, and overseeing audits and business continuity planning.
• Advance service excellence, organizational growth and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop a team of finance, administrative, and shared‑services professionals while overseeing corporate administration functions, including finance, administrative services, shared services, and records management.
• Human resource management of assigned staff includes recruitment, orientation, supervision, mentoring, training, development, succession planning, performance management.

Education

• A post-secondary university degree in business administration, commerce, economics or related field.
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) is considered an asset.
• Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) is considered an asset.

Certification

• CPA professional accounting designation, member in good standing.

Experience

• At least five years experience in financial management, including analysis, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Extensive experience using computerized accounting systems and advanced proficiency with spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated experience applying accounting standards, overseeing internal controls and working with external auditors.
• Experience developing or contributing to business planning, strategic planning or organizational goal setting processes.
• Experience preparing reports, briefings and presentations for leadership, boards or committees.
• Exposure to policy development and process improvement.
• At least five years experience in a related leadership role.
• Experience working in a public‑sector, non‑profit, municipal, or community‑focused organization is considered an asset.

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills for guiding and supporting teams.
• Strategic thinking to assess issues, anticipate needs, and support long term planning.
• Financial analysis skills to interpret data and support sound decision making.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial tools to produce accurate, well-structured reports.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and the Nova Scotia Financial Reporting and Accounting Manual.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations relevant to municipal and public‑sector operations, including the Municipal Government Act of Nova Scotia.
• Understanding of public-sector audit processes, risk management concepts, and business continuity fundamentals.
• Awareness of municipal policies, governance practices, and public‑sector administrative frameworks is an asset.

 Ability

• To build effective and supportive relationships with the leadership team, staff, partners, and clients.
• To lead and work collaboratively to assess organizational needs, develop practical solutions and implement changes.
• To communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• To deliver clear presentations and briefings.

Personal Suitability:

• Values-driven, caring
• Committed to service excellence
• Continuous improvement mindset, active agent for change
• Builds and maintains effective interpersonal relationships
• Proactive, credible, trusted
• Dedicated, hard-working
• Highly ethical, reliable and accountable
• Displays judgement, tact, and discretion
• Attention to detail
• Adaptable and flexible

Compensation and other details

• Full time, 35 hours per week
• Competitive group insurance, health and dental plan and pension plan.
• Position works primarily at the 210 Aberdeen Road, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. (subject to change)
• The incumbent should expect to travel within Lunenburg County on a regular basis to meet with staff, employees of partner municipalities and others as required.  Travel costs are reimbursed as per policy.  Primary locations for meetings are:
  • 10 Allee Champlain Drive, Cookville NS
  • 60 Pleasant Street, Bridgewater NS
  • 493 Main Street, Mahone Bay NS
  • 908 Mullock Road, Whynotts Settlement NS
  • 135 North Park Street, Bridgewater NS
• Regular hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
• Additional hours will be required periodically depending upon work demands.
• Will need to periodically attend meetings outside of regular work hours.
• Annual salary range is: $101,446 to $139,489, commensurate with qualifications and experience

Click here to view the full job description.

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted no later than April 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.