Message from Jim Toye, City Manager

It is our goal to do business differently and exceed public expectation. We challenge our staff at all levels to bring forward innovative ideas and question the status quo to create efficiencies and improvements in our operations. As employees of The City of Prince Albert, we are dedicated to providing our citizens with exceptional services in an efficient and fiscally responsible manner.

The Senior Management Team is responsible for managing the overall operations of their respective departments. As a group, we are committed to achieving the goals and priorities as determined by City Council and working together on strategy development, fiscal management and enhancing our community through exceptional programs and services. We are proud to work for the beautiful City of Prince Albert and enjoy the challenges and responsibilities of our role in the organization. I trust in the abilities of our experienced Senior Management Team and rely upon the good work of our in-scope and out-of-scope employees.

Organizational Chart

Office of the City Manager

Jim Toye - City Manager

City Manager: Jim Toye

The City Manager is appointed by City Council to manage the operations for the City of Prince Albert. The City Manager's mandate is guided by the Strategic Plan which sets out Council's priorities, goals and objectives. Through the Senior Management Team, the broader functions and goals of the organization are delivered to all employees.

The City Manager's Office is responsible for:

Providing leadership to the Senior Management Team and all City employees;
Overseeing and managing an annual operating budget of $94 million;
Implementing policies as directed by City Council;
Reviewing all administrative reports to City Council and Executive Committee;
Ensuring the Mayor and all members of City Council are informed of the operations and affairs of the City;
Working closely with stakeholders and members of our community to promote local investment, growth and opportunity;
Corresponding with the Provincial and Federal Government on issues concerning the City of Prince Albert.

Office of the City Clerk

Sherry Person - City Clerk

City Clerk: Sherry Person

The Office of the City Clerk is responsible for the safekeeping of the official records of the City of Prince Albert, including the preparation and distribution of agendas and minutes and the communication of decisions of City Council, Incamera, Boards, Committees and other ad hoc committees as may be required.

The City Clerk:

Is the signing officer for the City, ensuring proper approvals are obtained before affixing our corporate seal;
Conducts civic and school board elections, acting as the Returning Officer;
Acts as the Head pursuant to the Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LAFOIP);
Provides legislative and procedural research and information to Council, City Departments and the public regarding hearings, petitions and provincial statutes relating to municipal government.

Office of the City Solicitor

Mitchell Holash - City Solicitor

City Solicitor: Mitchell J. Holash Q. C.

The City Solicitor's Office serves to advocate, advance and protect the interests of the City and its citizens by providing professional legal services and advice to City Council and its City departments, boards, committees and authorities, including:

Serving as legal counsel for the City in proceedings before courts and tribunals;
Developing and implementing City bylaws, contracts, policies and resolutions;
Advancing and enforcing the City's rights and authorities;
Assessing and managing legal liability;
Interpreting legal statutes.

Mitchell Holash, Q.C. is the City Solicitor appointed by Council pursuant to The Cities Act and manages a team of lawyers under a contract model to efficiently deliver municipal legal services to the City.

Community Services

Jody Boulet

Director of Community Services: Jody Boulet

The Community Services Department manages parks, recreation and cultural programs and facilities for the City of Prince Albert. The Municipal golf course, cemetery and urban forest are also managed by the department. In conjunction with community organizations, Community Services operates a field house, two arts facilities, three artificial ice arenas, four museums, ten community clubs and the summertime playground program.

Corporate Services

Director of Corporate Services: Ken Leclaire

The Corporate Services department supports the City of Prince Albert's vision, mission and values to foster operational success for the City, its employees and residents through the design and execution of all Human Resources, Information technology, Labour Relations, Communication and Occupational Health and Safety strategies and initiatives. Through these strategies the department is responsible for workforce design and development, performance management, recruitment, training, total rewards, policies and procedures, collective bargaining, workplace health and safety as well as corporate and media communication plans.

Financial Services

Director of Financial Services: Cheryl Tkachuk

The Financial Services Department consists of the following areas:

Accounting and Payroll

Responsible for financial planning, preparing the operating and capital budgets, investing City reserve funds, processing all accounting information, cash collections, accounts receivable, accounts payable and the municipal payroll.

Assessment and Taxation

Responsible for managing the value of properties, property taxes and levying taxes.

Parking

Includes parking meter ticket enforcement and the Municipal Impound Lot.

Purchasing and Stores

Responsible for acquiring the materials, equipment and services required for City departments, for disposing of surplus materials and equipment, and for maintaining adequate inventory levels.

Water Utility Services

Responsible for the above ground water utility services which includes water meters and billings.

Fire Department

Fire Chief: Kris Olsen

The Prince Albert Fire Department delivers services to the City of Prince Albert through emergency response, prevention and education, while ensuring the safety of our residents and those who visit our Gateway City. The Fire Department is committed to protecting life, property, and the environment. Our members are trained, prepared and ready to respond to a wide variety of situations that may arise.

Planning and Development Services

Craig Guidinger

Director of Planning & Development Services: Craig Guidinger

The department of Planning and Development Services is made up of four divisions; Economic Development, Land Use Planning, Building Inspections, and Property Sales. The department manages the growth of existing and future developments in Prince Albert through the land use planning process in order to establish and achieve goals and objectives for growth and development.

The department of Planning and Development Services provides planning advice to Council, departments, the public and Council endorsed committees on a variety of policy and procedural issues and planning applications. In addition, the department regulates and enforces the National Building Code of Canada.

Through this process, interests and objectives of individual property owners are balanced with the greater interests and objectives of the City of Prince Albert in order to sustain a healthy and prosperous community.

Police Services

Jonathan Bergen

Chief of Police: Jonathan Bergen

The Prince Albert Police Service is committed to community safety and crime reduction. The diverse group of men and women who represent the police service work diligently to make Prince Albert a safe and welcoming community for both residents and visitors. The Chief of Police is responsible for overseeing the Prince Albert Police Service, and reports directly to the Board of Police Commissioners.

Public Works

Wes Hicks

Director of Public Works: Wes Hicks

The Public Works department is a multi-facetted department overseeing 9 different divisions providing all of the critical services that the residents of the City require for access to move about and enjoy a safe environment.

Airport

The Prince Albert Airport (Glass Field) is operated by this division to maintain the airside runway, taxiways, aprons, groundside parking lots and airport terminal.

Engineering

Oversees design, drafting, surveying and capital construction of all new facilities, including plant upgrades, underground utilities, roadways, sidewalks and pathways. This division also reviews all private development to ensure compliance with City Design and Development Standards.

Fleet

Our fleet division is responsible for the purchase, operation and maintenance of all City equipment and vehicles including those used by Community Services, Fire and Police.

Roadways

This division is responsible for all aspects of operation and maintenance of our 280 km of roadways and sidewalks. This includes asphalt and concrete repairs, street sweeping and snow clearing.

Sanitation

The Prince Albert Regional Landfill is operated and maintained by our sanitation division. This includes the City's garbage and recycle collection program.

Traffic and Transportation

This division operates and maintains all traffic lights, road signage, line painting and crosswalks throughout the City. It also oversees the operation of the City's Transit system.

Water Treatment Plant

The Prince Albert Water Treatment Plant supplies up to 33 million litres of clean safe drinking water per day to over 45,000 residents within the City of Prince Albert and Rural Municipalities of Prince Albert and Buckland.

Water and Sewer

This division operates and maintains 522 km of water, sewer and storm mains that run throughout the City providing clean water, sewage disposal and flood protection.

Waste Water Treatment Plant

The Prince Albert Waste Water Treatment Plant is responsible for the treatment of waste water and sewage. The WWTP treats up to 44.4 million litres of waste water per day.