Chief Administrative Officer

4 weeks ago


Chestermere, Canada City of Chestermere Full time

City of Chestermere
Chief Administrative Officer
The City of Chestermere
Alberta's fastest growing municipality, the City of Chestermere, located in Southern Alberta (15 minutes from Downtown Calgary), has rapidly evolved into one of the most dynamic lakeside resort style cities in the province.

With a sizeable, diverse population of (approx.) 24,000 residents, excellent schools in safe communities, an 18-hole golf course, and a beautiful lake that allows for all types of water sports, it is a vibrant, forward - looking community that is deeply invested in its expansion and growth.

To learn more about the City of Chestermere visit: City of Chestermere

The Opportunity
The City of Chestermere is a thriving municipality committed to building and maintaining a cohesive and secure community that serves its residents, attracts visitors, and promotes future growth.

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) plays an integral role in the strategic leadership, operational and financial management of the overall administration of the municipal in accordance with the objectives, policies, and plans approved by the City Council. They are responsible for directing, controlling, and coordinating the strategic activities of all City departments. Working with a management team comprised of senior staff, the CAO ensures that the policies of the City are implemented and advises and informs City Council of the progress and affairs of the City. The CAO performs all the duties and exercises the powers / functions assigned by all applicable enactments and / or as assigned by City Council.

The Person
Qualifications & Education RequirementsPost-secondary education in Public Administration, Management, or a related field, and an additional professional designation would be preferred. Demonstrated commitment to professional development is an asset.Successful experience in a CAO or senior management capacity in a municipal organization is strongly preferred. Other public/private sector organizational experience may be considered.Demonstrated experience within a mid-to large complex municipal setting and experience working with elected officials and boards is a requirement. Has a comprehensive understanding of governance.A builder of a strong and progressive cultural environment.Demonstrated experience in policy development, financial acumen, and resource management is required.A positive record of working effectively with elected officials, community volunteers, boards and committees, and public consultation processes.Proven experience in strategic planning, organizational development and achieving results while building teams, and positive labour relations.A strong understanding of economic development.Experience in implementing and executing development plans, capital works, and infrastructure improvement programs.Knowledge and familiarity with the changes to the Municipal Government Act and their impact on the City.Understands regionalization and collaborative regional growth strategies.
The CAO is required to live in the City of Chestermere.
For a copy of the in-depth job description, please visit: Opportunity Profile

Express Your Enthusiasm
Our organization values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our operations. We invite candidates to contact us directly with any accommodation requests.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume (PDF or Word document only) to Anurag Shourie, Deepthi Koshy or Shubi Jain at , indicating the job title in the subject line of the email.

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