Chief Administrative Officer

7 days ago


Guelph, Ontario, Canada City of Guelph Full time
City of Guelph

Chief Administrative Officer

Location: Guelph, ON.

The City of Guelph is a lively community of over 140,000 individuals situated in the heart of southern Ontario, just 100 kilometers west of Toronto.

With a storied history dating back to the 1820s, Guelph is an inclusive, connected, and thriving city where a dedicated team of over 2,000 staff work collectively to provide responsible, responsive, and professional public service to Guelph's growing and diverse community.

The City of Guelph is in search of its next Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

Reporting to and guiding a Council consisting of the Mayor and twelve Councillors, the CAO supervises the administration and operations of the City and its $550M+ operating budget by offering strategic leadership and guidance to a skilled municipal leadership team to develop and deliver excellence in programs and services that align with Council's direction and the City's Strategic Plan.

As an ideal candidate, you are a respected, values-driven executive leader with a solid business and financial acumen and proven expertise in facilitating change and growth in a large and intricate operational setting.

A remarkable communicator who fosters trust and confidence, you have a track record of establishing effective relationships based on genuineness, trust, and transparency across a wide range of public and private stakeholders.

You are highly esteemed for your sound judgment, diplomacy, political acuity, negotiation prowess, conviction, and ability to unite parties in pursuit of shared objectives.

Futuristic with a mindset focused on innovation, you are highly results-oriented and possess a passion for community building.

Above all, you are a visible, inspiring, and collaborative team leader who takes pleasure in coaching and cultivating cohesive and high-performing teams united in a culture of continuous improvement and enhancement of client service excellence.

Become a part of the Guelph narrative and join a skilled and devoted municipal workforce collaborating to deliver responsible and responsive public service to Guelph's expanding and multifaceted community.

To express interest in this opportunity, please visit:

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The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to establishing an inclusive workplace where team members feel welcomed, valued, and engaged. Our employment guidelines strictly forbid all forms of discrimination on any legally relevant grounds. All employment decisions are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and the organization's needs at the time. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please reach out to us in advance to communicate your needs.

We appreciate all applicants for their interest; however, only those being seriously considered for the CAO position will be contacted.



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