Executive Director of Corporate Services

Rocky View County; Alberta; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving municipality in Alberta is seeking an Executive Director, Corporate Services. You will lead organizational excellence, drive transformative change, and provide strategic guidance to the executive leadership team. The ideal candidate will have extensive senior leadership experience in municipal administration, with a focus on fostering relationships and ensuring fiscal responsibility. Join a forward-thinking team committed to serving the community and shaping a vibrant future.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in municipal or government administration.
• Expertise in budget management and financial planning.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships at all organizational levels.
• Proactive leadership style with multi-initiative management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Corporate Services Division to achieve long-term goals.
• Build and sustain inter-municipal and community relationships.
• Oversee all financial and administrative functions.
• Manage financial planning and budgeting processes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Corporate governance

Organizational effectiveness

Public-sector service delivery

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Certification in Local Government Management

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting leadership opportunity for an exceptional Executive Director, Corporate Services to lead organizational excellence and drive transformative change within a rapidly evolving and economically growing municipality. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and serving on the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the Executive Director acts as a strategic partner to the CAO, helping shape and implement the County’s corporate strategic business plan and providing key guidance to the CAO, ELT, and Council on long‑term objectives, policies, and programs.

This role provides strategic leadership ensuring organizational alignment, strong governance, and a cohesive, people‑focused culture across four departments: Information Technology, Legal Services, Legislative Services, and People & Culture. The Executive Director fosters innovation, develops talent, and strengthens relationships across the organization.

Responsible for day‑to‑day leadership of the Corporate Services Division, the Executive Director, Corporate Services guides a management team in planning, budgeting, and service delivery, ensuring all operations meet legislative requirements and advance the County’s strategic goals efficiently and effectively.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are seeking a strategic thinker with expertise in corporate governance, organizational effectiveness, and modern public‑sector service delivery. Direct experience working for a municipality and collaborating with elected officials and Council is preferred.

The ideal Executive Director, Corporate Services is an inclusive and forward‑thinking leader who brings fresh perspectives, champions diversity, and implements innovative solutions to support the County and its residents.

THE ORGANIZATION

Spanning nearly one million acres of spectacular and diverse landscapes, Rocky View County is home to unrivaled opportunity. The County surrounds the City of Calgary on the east, west, and north sides and shares borders with 14 other municipalities and Indigenous lands, enjoying a unique intersection of rural and urban experiences that give rise to compelling residential opportunities and commercial activity. Strong rural roots and agricultural foundations continue to shape Rocky View County’s unique identity and play an important role in the advantages the County has to offer. Rocky View County has also become a thriving hub for business and industry,

with significant retail, tourism, energy, transportation and logistics, and warehousing developments that diversify our economy and support thoughtful growth.

Vision

Rocky View County’s rural and urban communities uniquely contribute to a diverse municipality that leads with integrity and thoughtfully manages growth.

Mission

To preserve Rocky View County’s diverse landscape, lifestyle, and economic opportunities by serving our residents and businesses so they can flourish and thrive.

Values

Integrity - foster a culture of honesty, openness, trust, and respect in all interactions.

Leadership - cultivate proactive leadership in an environment of constant change by anticipating and delivering on the needs of our diverse communities.

Accountability - have the courage to take personal responsibility to do the right thing both through our actions and decision‑making, and we hold each other accountable to do the same.

For more information, please visit their website: www.rockyview.ca

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive Strategic Vision and Leadership: Lead the Corporate Services Division to achieve Rocky View County’s long‑term goals, fostering an innovative and responsive approach to public service.
• Collaborate and Engage Stakeholders: Build and sustain strong inter‑municipal and community relationships, acting as a liaison and advocate for the County’s strategic vision and goals.
• Promote Operational Excellence: Oversee all financial and administrative functions within the division, promoting efficiency and high service quality to enhance community trust and satisfaction.
• Ensure Fiscal Responsibility and Sustainability: Manage all financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with both short and long‑term objectives to support the County’s fiscal health and growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (preferred) and 10+ years of senior leadership experience, ideally in municipal or government administration.
• Certified in Local Government Management or Administration.
• Proven expertise in budget management, financial planning, and policy development.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all organizational levels.
• A proactive leader capable of prioritizing and managing multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

SANDY JACOBSON | T: 780.944.1327| E: [e-mail] | www.richardsonsearch.ca