Chief Administrative Officer

Swift Current; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Swift Current is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer to provide strategic leadership and oversee municipal services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in municipal leadership and a strong background in managing unionized environments. This role involves working closely with elected officials, fostering a culture of service excellence, and ensuring fiscal responsibility. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of progressive municipal responsibility.
• Experience managing personnel in a unionized setting.
• Knowledge of the Cities Act and Saskatchewan Labour Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of municipal administrative and operational services.
• Work closely with elected officials to develop and implement operational plans.
• Guide and inspire a diverse senior leadership team.

Skills

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Emotional Intelligence

Creativity

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field

Leadership training in management or public administration

Local Government Authority Certificate

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Chief Administrative Officer
The City of Swift Current

Swift Current is a dynamic City of approximately 17,000 people situated along the Trans Canada Highway. It is the largest municipality in the southwest region and the 6th largest in the province. The community boasts a vibrant and diversified business core, excellent healthcare (Cypress Regional Hospital), police and emergency services, contributing to healthy and safe living standards. The city has developed a strong sense of community through recreation and sport.

There are extensive greenspaces with parks, golf courses, aquatics, and year-round sporting activities. The city hosts concerts, art shows, sporting events, and festivals. It is home to two school divisions providing exceptional elementary and secondary education, and benefits from post-secondary education at Great Plains College. Residents enjoy a safe, friendly small-town atmosphere within a thriving urban setting. The city's values are based on integrity, leadership, unity, responsibility, and play. They are committed to providing inclusive and welcoming municipal services. Through continuous improvement and innovation, their mission is to enhance services while fostering community well-being, prosperity, and value.

The Opportunity

Due to circumstances beyond control, they are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual for the position of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The CAO will be responsible for strategic leadership and the efficient delivery of all municipal administrative and operational services. As the key advisor to Council, the CAO will work closely with elected officials to develop and implement operational plans, coordinate services aligned with strategic priorities, recommend policies, ensure fiscal responsibility, and promote growth and development. The role also involves effective resource utilization and adherence to the strategic plan.

You will lead a diverse senior leadership team in a complex, multi-unionized environment, guiding and inspiring staff, fostering a workplace culture focused on service excellence, innovation, and teamwork, and positioning the City of Swift Current as an employer of choice.

Leadership Traits and Competencies

Ideal candidates will have experience as a senior municipal leader, building strong relationships, delivering results, and managing labor relations, collective bargaining, and conflict within union environments. They should possess exceptional communication skills, political and financial acumen, emotional intelligence, creativity, and innovation. The ability to interact tactfully with diverse stakeholders, build partnerships, delegate effectively, and operate transparently with accountability is essential. Candidates should demonstrate strategic thinking, sound decision-making, staff empowerment, and a focus on service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Internet research.
• At least 10 years of progressive municipal responsibility, including personnel management in a unionized setting, and high-level operational experience.
• Knowledge of the Cities Act, Saskatchewan Labour Standards, and relevant legislation.
• Leadership training in management or public administration is an asset; Local Government Authority Certificate is preferred.
• Valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Completion of Respect Group Training and an acceptable Criminal Record Check upon hire.

The City offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and detailed resume to Matt Noble, Ravenhill - Smith Search Inc at mattravenhillgroup.com. For questions, contact:

• Matt Noble, Team Leader, Ravenhill Group Inc.
• Phone: [phone] #709
• Cell: 1-250-941-9066 or 1-236-655-2365