Chief Administrative Officer, Kananaskis Improvement District and Manager, Kananaskis Emergency Serv

Overview Job Title: Chief Administrative Officer, Kananaskis Improvement District and Manager, Kananaskis Emergency Services Location: Kananaskis Emergency Services Centre / Canmore or Cochrane Status: Permanent, Full Time, 36.25 hours per week. Province: Alberta. Closing Date: December 11, 2025. Classification: Management Manager Zone 2. Salary: $3,806.46 to $5,122.38 bi-weekly ($99,348 - $133,694/year). Role description Reporting to the Director-Kananaskis Region, this dual role as the Kananaskis Improvement District (KID) Chief Administrative Officer and Kananaskis Emergency Services (KES) Manager is unique to government. As KES Manager, your responsibilities include managing a multi-disciplinary team for emergency preparedness, delivery of emergency services, dispatch, fire protection and Occupational Health and Safety Programs. As KID Chief Administrative Officer, you will work with four elected and two minister-appointed council members to deliver programs defined through Ministerial orders. You will administer the Kananaskis Improvement District in accordance with the Municipal Government Act and within authority delegated by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and the Minister of Environment and Parks. You will be responsible for communication and coordination of the KID Council and the effective delivery of municipal services. You will also manage a combined KID/KES budget of approximately $4 million and a staff complement of 15 permanent staff, up to 30 paid on-call firefighters, and 4 wage KES communications officers. Extensive travel throughout the Kananaskis Region and occasionally provincially is required. Responsibilities Manage an integrated KID/KES operation including emergency preparedness, emergency services delivery, dispatch, fire protection, and Occupational Health and Safety Programs. Oversee communications and coordination of KID Council and delivery of municipal services in accordance with the Municipal Government Act. Administer a combined budget of approximately $4 million and lead a team of ~15 permanent staff, up to 30 on-call firefighters, and 4 wage KES communications officers. Travel extensively within the Kananaskis Region and provincially as required. Qualifications University degree in a related field (Public administration, Environment, park or recreation management or municipal management) with a minimum of four years’ progressive experience, preferably in park and municipal operations, financial management, contract administration and/or project management. Equivalencies considered on a one-for-one basis (one year of experience for one year of education). Preference for extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience with Parks Division and Kananaskis County programs, legislation, policies, procedures and management plans. General business knowledge and experience with operational and management decision making processes and procedures is also required. A valid Class 5 driver’s license is required. Other requirements Strong leadership ability to guide teams and manage municipal and emergency programs. Skilled in strategic planning for municipal services and emergency operations. Able to make accurate, timely decisions under pressure and in high-risk situations. Strong problem-solving abilities to create solutions when no precedent exists. Excellent written and verbal communication with staff, Council, partners, and the public. Effective collaboration with government ministries, agencies, and external stakeholders. Proven financial management skills for operating and capital budgets. Strong project management abilities for capital projects and operational programs. Solid knowledge of the Municipal Government Act and municipal legislation. Skilled in emergency management planning, coordination, response, and recovery. Strong conflict-resolution and negotiation skills for sensitive or challenging issues. Assets Certified Local Government Manager designation. Experience with Safety Codes, land use compliance, and development approvals. Experience working with elected officials. Advanced emergency operations training. Experience in public sector or municipal financial reporting standards. Knowledge of Parks Division and Kananaskis Country programs. Experience leading OH&S committees or safety initiatives. How to apply Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly demonstrates how qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competency examples. Applications are submitted online. For additional information, visit the Alberta government job resources. If credentials from outside Canada are held, an evaluation from IQAS or another recognized Canadian credential evaluator is recommended and may be included with the application. Notes This is a full-time permanent opportunity in Kananaskis with the option of working up to 2 days a week in Cochrane or Canmore. Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM–4:30 PM, 36.25 hours per week. Closing statement This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. For accommodation during the recruitment process, contact Michele Murphy at #J-18808-Ljbffr