Chief Administrative Officer - Town of Lunenburg

Royer Thompson Management & Human Resources Consulting; Lunenburg; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Lunenburg seeks a visionary CAO to lead municipal initiatives and ensure successful governance. The ideal candidate will combine strong leadership with over five years of senior municipal management experience, contributing to the town’s operational stability and community engagement efforts.

Qualifications

• More than five years of senior municipal management experience required.
• Collaborative leadership style essential for community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Implement policies and strategic initiatives aligned with regulations.
• Shape the direction and sustainability of the electric utility.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Relationship Building

Education

Post-secondary degree in public or business administration

Job description

Lead Lunenburg into the Future – Become CAO!

Nestled on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, the Town of Lunenburg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a vibrant history, thriving economy, and strong sense of community. Lunenburg blends historic charm with modern innovation, offering a unique opportunity for a strategic leader to assist the municipal government in driving municipal success.

Reporting directly to the Mayor and Council, the CAO will ensure the effective implementation of policies and strategic initiatives, ensuring they align with provincial regulations and the town’s strategic plan. Lunenburg also operates its own electric utility, and the CAO will play a key role in shaping the direction and sustainability of this essential service.

Qualifications & Leadership Expectations

We are seeking a relationship builder with excellent communication skills, more than five years of senior municipal management experience, and a post-secondary degree in public or business administration or a related field. Your collaborative leadership style will be essential as we navigate community engagement and strengthen operational stability. Join us where your leadership can help write the next chapter of our community's story while enjoying the exceptional quality of life our picturesque coastal town offers.

If you are a visionary leader ready to make a lasting impact in one of Canada’s most iconic towns, we invite you to apply and help shape Lunenburg’s future.

Please submit your resume online by clicking “Apply.” For more information, contact Susan Brimble confidentially at [e-mail]. If you need accommodation during the selection process, please let us know. We believe in employment equity, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from under-represented groups to self-identify in their resume or cover letter: Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

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