Chief Administrative Officer

2 weeks ago


Drayton Valley, Canada Brazeau County Full time

**Brazeau County**

**Chief Administrative Officer**:
**Job Type**
Executive Opportunities

**Organization**
Brazeau County

**Closing date**
**Apr 5, 2024**

**About Brazeau County**
Brazeau County is a vibrant and growing community where industry and commerce join forces with outdoor recreation and western culture Located in west-central Alberta, just 30 minutes south of the Yellowhead Highway 16 and just 60 minutes from the Canada-Mexico trade corridor of Highway 2 and the Edmonton International Airport, Brazeau County is country living at its best.

The population within the geographic boundaries of Brazeau County includes 7,200 residents of Brazeau County, 7,291 residents in the Town of Drayton Valley and 567 residents in the Village of Breton.

The Brazeau County economy is thriving off the natural resources found in its region, creating prosperity and opportunities for a wide range of businesses that both directly and indirectly impact the oil & gas industry.

The County is legislated under the Alberta Municipal Government Act and is governed by a Council comprised of a Reeve, and six Councilors

The County’s **2021-2026 Strategic Plan** is guided by it’s vision, mission, and values:
**VISION**
The Independent Spirit of Beautiful Brazeau County Inspires Innovative Leaders.

**MISSION**
We Value a Climate Where:

- Entrepreneurs Flourish and Recreation Abounds
- Our Residents-First Philosophy is Forefront
- We Appreciate our Natural Resources and Environment
- We Drive Ambition and Welcome Diverse Opportunities
- We Support Innovative Ideas and Continually Improve Service Levels.

**VALUES**
- Transparency, Integrity, and Ambition
- Diversity Among our Communities
- Our Neighbors
- Efficiency and Pragmatism

**About the Opportunity**
Reporting to Council, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is responsible for providing leadership to members of the senior management team and for the administration and coordination of the delivery of services to the County’s residents and businesses in a manner that will ensure the sustainable utilization of human, financial and physical resources of the County. The CAO implements the objectives, policies and programs approved by Council and in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, the bylaws of the County and all other applicable legislation.

**The CAO’s direct reports include a**:

- Director of Corporate Services
- Director of Community Services and Planning
- Director of Public Works
- Fire Chief
- Safety Coordinator

The CAO is responsible for providing corporate leadership for the general management and stewardship of the municipality. The ideal CAO will be a self-motivated, collaborative, and a participatory leader. In addition to having mature tact and diplomacy skills, they will have the ability to build trusting relationships, have exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to build and support strong teams, and the capacity to work with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders. Equally as important, they should also have the capacity to work cohesively with elected officials, community organizations, industry, agencies, chambers of commerce, and other internal and external stakeholders including residents. They should invite and welcome diverse perspectives in a respectful environment and facilitate impactful outcomes.

**Specifically, Brazeau County’s new Chief Administrative Officer will**:

- Be innovative and open to ideas
- the County has evolved and has become much more than logging and oil and gas. It requires a CAO to match this progressive thinking.
- Be inspiring, sharp, and charismatic; and part of a “new school” of CAO’s that is adaptive, open minded, and flexible while adhering to bylaws, policies, and procedures.
- Be ambitious.
- Be a skilled communicator
- with staff, council, and the public.

**Roles and Responsibilities**
The CAO reports to Council and will have the following responsibilities:
1. Council Relations and Support
- Diligently carry out the direction of Council
- Maintain a positive and productive relationship with Council based on trust, commitment, and open communications.
- Regularly update Council on progress, recommended changes, and new matters that relate to the strategic plan.
- Prepare and submit reports and recommendations as required by Council and Council committees.
- Advise and inform Council of issues and developments and opportunities of an operational, legislative, economic development or political nature that relate to the interests of the County.
- Support Council in determining policy by providing information such as other levels of government objectives, social and economic trends, advice of staff, positions advocated by community groups and local businesses.

2. Leadership and Staff Relationships
- Provide positive leadership, supervision, direction, mentorship, and coaching to the senior leadership team, and review the performance goals and objectives of the empl


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