Chief Administrative Officer

**Department**: Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
**Initial Reporting Location**: Tom Davies Square

**Job Status**: Permanent position

**Affiliation**: Non union
**Range of Pay**: $267,271.83 - $312,654.51 per annum

**The start date will follow the selection process.**

**Main Function**: As principal advisor and liaison with Council, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is accountable for providing strategic leadership, information and guidance to Council on matters of significance to them and the citizens of the City of Greater Sudbury.

With the exception of the Auditor General’s office, oversees all municipal services and functions through the City’s leadership team and leads the strategic, general and financial management and administration of the organization through the implementation of a compelling vision aligning the efforts of staff with goals set by Council, the long term goals of the organization, and prudent, general/fiscal management of City services and programs.

**Service Objectives**:

- Provide leadership for each of the organization’s key enterprise projects to produce positive outcomes for the community.
- Ensures the City is forward-thinking and using a collaborative approach that promotes modernization, innovation and excellence while leading effective change on service delivery and enhancements.
- Deliver outcomes described in Council’s Strategic Plan with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service that is focused on performance metrics and results in the following areas: Asset Management and Service Excellence; Economic Capacity and Investment Readiness; Climate Change; Housing; Create a Healthier and More Vibrant Community; and
- Advance Caring Services.
- Responsible for preparation of an annual consolidated Business Plan addressing each mandated service of the Corporation, in conjunction with the operating and capital budgeting processes. The Plan will detail expected service/performance goals/targets/outcomes, and resource inputs to achieve those goals/targets/outcomes, and the performance measures used to assess corporate performance.
- In accordance with the applicable legislation and the budget process, responsible for the development and presentation of operating and capital budgets by securing budget guidelines from the Mayor and/or Council, providing advice to the Mayor and Council, and monitoring and controlling the budget throughout the fiscal year.
- Responsible to administer and oversee the Corporation to achieve targeted results through leadership and direction of Senior Staff in accordance with the Business Plan, policies and programs established by Council. Review and recommend any changes to the organizational structure to address current and future needs of the organization.
- Responsible for the efficient administration of all Departments by review and approval following consultation with Senior Staff, administrative programs and policies, as well as approving expenditures, deviations from budget, and other matters, as delegated by Council.
- Present, in conjunction with respective Senior Staff, periodic reports and documents covering the operations and financial activities of CGS to the Mayor and Council.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with elected officials, groups, agencies, representatives of other levels of government, management, peers, employees, business community and the public to carry out the responsibilities of the position and promote the interests of CGS.
- Advise and assist the Mayor and Members of Council in developing strategies, policies and services which address current and future needs of the City.
- Develop or enhance corporate-wide administrative policy, programs and services aligned with the Corporation’s overall vision, values, and goals and within pre-established/mutually agreed upon parameters.
- Ensure risk management practices are in place to assure the integrity, security, and on-going maintenance/rehabilitation of Municipal assets, infrastructure/buildings, and other physical/financial resources; regularly reports to Council on same.
- Ensure the effective management of employees within the organization including staff development, performance review, coaching/mentoring, succession planning, health and safety and by building constructive relationships with labour partners.
- Enhance the organization’s ability to be an employer of choice and the City as an excellent place to work, live, visit, invest and play.
- Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
- Perform other duties and exercise other powers as Council may confer or impose from time to time.

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Training**:

- Successful completion of a University Degree in a related discipline from a recognized University with Canadian accreditation. Postgraduate studies in Business and/or Public Administration and Ma