Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

Alberta Municipalities | Strength in Members; Didsbury; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine zukunftsorientierte Stadtverwaltung in Didsbury sucht einen Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), der die täglichen Abläufe der Stadt leitet und die Vision von 'The Place To Grow' umsetzt. In dieser Schlüsselrolle sind Sie für die Unterstützung des Bürgermeisters und des Rates verantwortlich und arbeiten eng mit einem engagierten Team zusammen, um die lokale Wirtschaft zu fördern und neue Geschäftsmöglichkeiten zu schaffen. Wenn Sie über umfangreiche Erfahrung in der Stadtverwaltung und starke Führungsqualitäten verfügen, ist dies Ihre Chance, einen bedeutenden Einfluss auf die Gemeinschaft zu haben.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Führung eines kommunalen Unternehmens mit einer dynamischen Organisation.
• Nachweisliche Fähigkeiten in der Zusammenarbeit mit gewählten Beamten und der Öffentlichkeit.

Responsibilities

• Beratung und Unterstützung des Bürgermeisters und des Rates bei der Entwicklung von Strategien.
• Führung des Senior Management Teams und Gewährleistung eines hohen Serviceniveaus.

Skills

Führungskompetenz

Finanzmanagement

Kommunikation

Kenntnis des MGA

Erfahrung in der Stadtverwaltung

Education

Postsekundärabschluss in öffentlicher Verwaltung

Job description

Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Mountain View County, the Town of Didsbury (www.didsbury.ca) is home to over 5,200 residents and plays a significant role in a key economic trading area in central Alberta.

Reporting to the Mayor and six Councillors, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is responsible for guiding the town's daily operations in accordance with the Municipal Government Act (MGA), Town bylaws, and policies set by Council. With over 100 staff members and a budget exceeding $16 million, the Town of Didsbury aims to be "The Place To Grow" for families, businesses, and opportunities alike.

The CAO Will

• Provide effective advice and support to the Mayor and Council in developing, implementing, and executing policies and strategies.
• Deliver strong leadership to the senior management team and Town staff.
• Ensure that Town staff are committed to providing the highest level of service to the public and the business community through clear and transparent communication.
• Collaborate with the Mayor, Council, and regional partners to implement an economic development strategy that promotes local businesses and attracts new ones to Didsbury.

You Will Possess

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Public Administration and/or significant relevant experience in senior management, coupled with executive leadership experience in a dynamic municipal organization.
• A proven track record of working effectively with elected officials, local government staff, community volunteers, boards and committees, the school board, key stakeholders, and public participation processes.
• Strong fiscal management skills, especially in planning and budgeting, with the ability to communicate financial information clearly.
• Working knowledge of the MGA and other relevant municipal legislation; a CLGM designation would be an asset.
• Experience with planning and land development practices, as well as implementing capital works and infrastructure improvement programs.
• An understanding of, and appreciation for, good governance.