Executive CAO: Regional Growth & Public Service

Region of Waterloo; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 264,403 - 352,538; Full time

Job summary

A progressive municipal government in the Region of Waterloo seeks a visionary Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to guide its public service. The CAO will lead the Corporate Leadership Team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services while aligning with the Region’s Strategic Plan priorities like affordable housing and climate-aligned growth. The ideal candidate should have extensive senior leadership experience, knowledge of municipal governance, and a passion for public service. This hybrid role requires onsite presence a minimum of three days a week.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• In-depth knowledge of municipal governance and public administration principles.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction to the Corporate Leadership Team.
• Oversee approximately 4,000 employees delivering essential services.
• Champion partnerships to expand affordable housing.

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial management

Organizational leadership

Partnership building

Effective communication

Education

University degree in public administration

Postgraduate education (asset)

Job description

A progressive municipal government in the Region of Waterloo seeks a visionary Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to guide its public service. The CAO will lead the Corporate Leadership Team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services while aligning with the Region’s Strategic Plan priorities like affordable housing and climate-aligned growth. The ideal candidate should have extensive senior leadership experience, knowledge of municipal governance, and a passion for public service. This hybrid role requires onsite presence a minimum of three days a week.