Chief Administrative Officer

1 week ago


Annapolis Royal, Canada County of Annapolis Full time

**County of Annapolis**
***Chief Administrative Officer**:
The County of Annapolis is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to lead the municipality’s administration and support Council in fulling its vision of becoming a trusted, high performing, collaborative, solutions-focused local government.

Spanning approximately 3,185 square kilometers, the County of Annapolis features pristine inland wilderness and scenic coastal communities along the Bay of Fundy. With a population of approximately 18,800, the municipality is governed by an eleven-member Council, including a Warden.

The County operates with an annual budget of approximately $24 million and a dedicated team of more than 60 staff, representing both unionized and non-unionized positions. The municipality is responsible for the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems, municipal roads, public buildings, parks, trails and a range of recreational facilities.

High on Council’s agenda is the recruitment of a CAO who can lead the development of a strategic and operational planning framework that aligns with Council’s priorities and supports the enhancement of existing programs and services. Council also recognizes that a highly engaged, motivated staff team is critical to achieve its goals and is seeking a CAO who can foster a positive, high-performance workplace culture that makes the County of Annapolis an employer of choice in the area.
- A strategic thinker with strong organizational skills and the ability to bring focus and stability to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Politically astute and administratively skilled, with a clear understanding of the CAO’s role in supporting Council’s mandate to govern effectively.
- An advocate for transparent communication and open information sharing with Council, municipal staff, and the broader community.
- A collaborative and supportive leader who excels at team development and has a proven track record of driving positive organizational change.
- Deeply committed to community engagement and building strong, productive partnerships with other levels of government, institutions, and local organizations.

**Preferred Qualifications for the CAO position include**:

- 5 to 10 years of senior-level leadership experience, with responsibility for managing teams in complex and dynamic environments.
- Significant experience reporting to a governing body or official—ideally, direct experience reporting to a municipal council.
- Results-driven and strategic, with a demonstrated ability to develop and implement multi-year strategic and operational plans aligned with organizational financial and human resources.
- Strong financial management skills, including experience preparing multi-year operating budgets, capital improvement plans and asset management planning.
- Exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to prepare and support the development of high-quality, decision-ready documents for Council consideration.
- In-depth knowledge of municipal operations and a strong understanding of relevant provincial and municipal legislation, regulations, and policy frameworks.
- A post-secondary degree in a discipline relevant to municipal service delivery is required; a master’s degree in public administration or a related field is considered a strong asset.

**How to Apply**

The County of Annapolis CAO Selection Committee thanks all interested applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : 5 years or more



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