Chief Administrative Officer/chief Executive Officer

6 days ago

Burlington, Canada Conservation Halton Full time

Conservation Halton was created to protect, restore and manage the natural resources in our watershed but we have grown to become so much more. Today, we protect our communities and conserve our natural environment through planning, education and recreation and to support our partners in the creation of sustainable communities within our watershed.

We are looking to build our team with the kind of inspired, ambitious, and strategic people that are not satisfied with the status quo, are excited by the opportunity in every challenge and are driven by meaningful, measurable results. If you are looking to join an environmentally focused and socially conscious community organization, then we are looking for you

Conservation Halton is proud to be recognized as one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers.

**Posting Start Date**:March 1, 2024

**Posting End Date**:March 29, 2024

**Contract Type - **Full Time, Permanent

**Flexible work arrangement**:Hybrid

**Work location**:Burlington, ON

**CH Site**: Administration Office

**Who We Are**:
Conservation Halton (CH) operates as one of Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities and is recognized as an innovative and progressive leader in the public sector. Our jurisdiction spans 1,000 square kilometres across Milton, Burlington, Oakville, Halton Hills, Hamilton, Puslinch, and Mississauga, allowing us to serve diverse communities in one of Canada’s fastest-growing regions. With strong government, corporate and community partnerships and a robust and resilient operating model, we deliver high-quality programs and services that protect our region against natural hazards, preserve the natural environment, and enhance quality of life for 650,000+ residents.

**Our Work & Culture**:
Working at CH means being part of, and leading, a dedicated and diverse team of talented, passionate, and high-performing professionals. Our award-winning workplace embraces a culture of innovation and continuous learning at every level, reflecting the inclusive values and vision of our Board and senior leadership team. From our foresters, planners, engineers, and ecologists to our restoration specialists, dam operators, educators and many others, CH’s staff complement includes more than 150 full-time and 950 part-time employees who share—across unique roles and functions—a commitment to collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and customer service excellence.

**Our Future**:
Over the last decade, our strategic focus on digital transformation, partnership development, and fiscal effectiveness has helped us accelerate innovation and modernize our operations sustainably; we are now positioned at the leading edge in our sector. For the first time in our history, our operating budget has surpassed $50 million. This milestone reflects our commitment to responsible fiscal management, sound governance, and long-term financial sustainability. With a strong senior leadership team and a bright and inclusive vision for the future, CH is poised for continued investment in talented people, high-quality programs and services, new business opportunities, and critical infrastructure that supports future growth in our watershed.

**Your Opportunity**:
The Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Executive Officer will have full accountability and responsibility for all operations, leadership, stakeholder management, fiscal effectiveness, risk mitigation and enterprise-wide visioning and planning for Conservation Halton. Reporting to the Conservation Halton Board, the CAO/CEO will lead full-scale strategic planning including establishing key performance metrics with a process improvement and innovation lens. This role will be responsible for all key Conservation Authority obligations including managing critical flood water infrastructure, approving development permits under the Conservation Authorities Act, carrying out environmental restoration and forest management, delivering educational and recreational programming to 1.5+ million visitors to 8 parks. This role also leads all business transformation and innovation initiatives through strategic leadership with a focus on delivering results and inspiring an engaged workforce.

The CAO/CEO will lead external stakeholder management for key relationships at multiple levels of government (Municipal, Provincial, Federal) as well as major land developers, donors, and corporate sponsors. Providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring to the executive and senior leadership teams, this role is accountable for enabling CH’s leaders to act while inspiring a shared vision with an open, respectful, and cohesive approach.

The CAO/CEO will also have ultimate accountability for the effective operations, programming, financial success, and risk mitigation for all CH parks as well as supporting other Conservation Halton owned land holdings. This includes accountability for large groups of staff teams, high number of seasonal contract staff during the ski and snowboard

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