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Town of Oyen, AB Seeks Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Job summary
A municipal organization seeks a Chief Administrative Officer to provide strategic leadership and ensure effective management of resources. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in local government, strong financial acumen, and exceptional communication skills. This role requires a collaborative leadership style, making a meaningful impact in the community. Successful candidates will hold a relevant post-secondary education, with a CLGM designation as an asset.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive senior leadership experience in local government.
- Experience in collaborating with elected officials and various stakeholders.
- Solid understanding of Alberta's municipal legislative framework.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership to the Council and organization.
- Ensure effective management of public resources.
- Build partnerships with external stakeholders.
Skills
Education
If you are interested in posting a classified ad here, visit our Submission page.
As the CAO, you will:
- Provide strategic, ethical, and collaborative leadership to the Council and the organization.
- Lead and support through coaching, mentorship, and staff development.
- Ensure sound financial stewardship and effective management of public monies and resources.
- Drive strategic planning, economic development, and organizational evolution.
- Build and strengthen local, regional, provincial, and federal partnerships and external stakeholder relationships.
- Ensure compliance with Alberta’s Municipal Government Act (MGA) and related legislation, bylaws, etc.
- Be a visible community leader, making a meaningful difference in residents’ lives.
You are a confident, politically astute municipal executive with:
- Senior leadership experience in local government collaborating with elected officials, staff, regional partners, Indigenous groups, and stakeholders.
- Strong financial acumen and experience in fiscally restrained environments.
- A solid understanding of Alberta’s municipal legislative framework.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and conflict-management skills.
- A strategic yet practical mindset with a focus on results.
- Exposure to economic development, land development, and land‑use planning.
- High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.
- A collaborative leadership style suited to a small, rural community environment.
You will possess:
- Post‑secondary education in public administration, business, or a related field.
- A CLGM designation is considered an asset.
- Minimum five (5) years of progressive senior leadership experience in local government.
For further information please visit our website, or contact:
James Davies Managing Director DCG Executive Search Services Ltd.
Unit 305 - 4741 Parliament Ave.
Regina, SK S4W 0T9
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