Chief Administrative Officer

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada District of North Vancouver Full time

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Located on Vancouver’s North Shore mountains, the District of North Vancouver (District) is one of British Columbia’s most attractive and livable communities. With naturally beautiful surroundings, a high quality of life, and proximity to downtown Vancouver, the District is one of Canada’s most desirable places to live, work, play, and raise a family. The District has been recognised as one of BC’s Top Employers, is known for its vibrant local communities, and is famed for its world‑class recreation and tourism. The Opportunity The Chief Administrative Officer is the most senior executive for the District, responsible for overseeing all aspects of government administration, financial management, and human resources. Reporting directly to the Mayor and Council, the CAO provides strategic leadership to ensure the effective delivery of municipal programs and services while aligning operations with the District’s long‑term vision and priorities. The CAO fosters collaboration between council, staff, and the community to drive innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. As a member of the Metro Vancouver Regional District, the CAO works closely with other municipalities and plays a leadership role on a number of region‑wide committees. Responsibilities • Oversee all facets of government administration, financial management, and human resources. • Provide strategic leadership and ensure the effective delivery of municipal programs and services. • Align operations with the District’s long‑term vision and priorities. • Foster collaboration between council, staff, and the community to drive innovation and operational excellence. • Shape policy direction and implement council decisions with transparency and accountability. • Play a leadership role on region‑wide committees within the Metro Vancouver Regional District. Qualifications • Demonstrated track record of success in a senior leadership position within a progressive local government or comparable public sector organization. • Outstanding leadership skills and deep understanding of the current political landscape, municipal operations, and governance. • Superior interpersonal abilities and a proven record of building and sustaining a positive corporate culture through relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders including First Nations, municipal partners, and other agencies. • Track record of building organisational resilience and a penchant for innovation. Salary & Benefits The current salary range for the position is $295,000–$330,000 (2024 rate), plus benefits and pension. Consideration will be given to the candidate’s background and experience when establishing the final salary. Contact For more information, please contact Brent Cameron, Lisa Kershaw, or Jillian Berg at jberg@boyden.com. Indigenous Acknowledgement The District of North Vancouver respectfully acknowledges the original peoples of these lands and waters, specifically the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil‑Waututh), Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and xʷmətkəyəm (Musqueam), on whose unceded ancestral lands the District is located. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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