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**Town of Midland - Job Posting
**Position Title: Chief Administrative Officer**
**Status**: Regular Full-Time - Management (Non-Union)
**Department**:Administration
**Closing Date: March 17, 2023 at 4:00pm
The Town of Midland is a dynamic waterfront community of 17,000 located in “the Heart of
Georgian Bay.” As a lower tier municipality within the County of Simcoe, the Town of Midland
delivers a full range of municipal services. Midland offers quality affordable living in a
desirable part of the province. Work/life balance includes easy access to Georgian Bay along
with four season recreational pursuits. Midland is the hub of North Simcoe with many exciting
opportunities.

Reporting to Mayor and Council, as the CAO you will provide oversight for a $36M operating
budget and a $25M capital budget and be accountable to provide leadership to the
Municipality’s staff as well as strategic oversight of all municipal business functions, services
and activities within policies established by Council and in accordance with applicable
legislation. You will foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging working environment that
engenders collaboration, trust, accountability, and integrity.

deep credibility and experience in senior administrative leadership roles in comparably
complex, public-sector environments (preferably municipal). You have been accountable for
large and complex operations and budgets, and you bring a proven track record of delivering
results, creating efficiencies, and effectively implementing, scaling, and optimizing service
delivery functions in a growing region, ensuring an effective allocation of resources on
priorities set by Council. Integrity, humility, and vision are core to your leadership style.

The Town of Midland offers a competitive salary and benefits package. To view a full
executive briefing on this role, or for any questions, please contact Mara Vande Beek, Director

Please see attached job description for additional details.

**APPLY IN CONFIDENCE TO**: The Town of Midland uses the ADP Applicant Tracking
**No calls please**
given priority.

The Town of Midland is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Upon individual request, hiring
processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant

accordance with the _Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act_, personal information is
collected under the authority of the _Municipal Act _2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, and will be used for the purpose of

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**Town of Midland - Job Description
**Position Title**:Chief Administrative Officer***
**Department**:Administration***
**Reports to**:Mayor and Council**
**Position Summary**

Reporting to the Mayor and Town Council, the CAO provides the cornerstone
leadership for all aspects of Midland’s business and services. The CAO facilitates the
development of a clear mission and vision in line with Council directions and strategic
priorities; implement a community based strategic plan and implement Council’s goals;
build a strong and effective Senior Leadership Team; challenge the organization to be
innovative and responsive; and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of programs
and services delivered to the community.

**Key Duties & Responsibilities**
- As a strategic partner to Council, stakeholders and the Corporate Leadership Team,

providing leadership, guidance and advice on the financial and administrative impact
of proposals and initiatives to allow Council to make informed decisions.
- Providing leadership during the preparation and presentation of operating and

capital budgets. Presenting budget proposals, recommendations and observations
to Council that complement short and long-term fiscal objectives of the corporation.
- Maintaining strong working relationships with external auditors, legal advisors,

consultants, Indigenous groups and representatives of federal and provincial
governments and directing their efforts on the corporation's behalf.
- Making gradual, progressive improvements in organizational structure to allow for

excellence in service delivery and reporting the outcome of these improvements to
Council.
- Dealing effectively with high pressure, demanding, challenging situations that

require concise, strategic decision-making and communication with many
stakeholders in changing circumstances.
- Respecting Council as the governing body but thinking creatively and pushing the

limits to overcome obstacles and achieve shared goals and objectives.
- Presenting proposals to Council on policy, project and financial initiatives and

issues, using key staff and selected outside advisors when necessary.
**Qualifications & Requirements**
- A master’s degree in public administration, university degree in finance/business

administration, human resources, law (L.L.B.) or other relevant post-graduate
discipline, would be an asset.
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