Chief Administrative Officer

Key Responsibilities:

• Bring the Council's strategic direction to life by overseeing the development and execution of short and long-term vision and plans.
• Steward decision-making across diverse stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.
• Manage day-to-day operations efficiently and effectively to ensure the delivery of services to residents and businesses.
• Administer and coordinate services, optimizing human, financial, and asset resources.
• Implement, promote, and lead the local government through change, transformation, and development.
• Ensure overall effective fiscal management, including budgeting and resource optimization.
• Direct the operations in accordance with approved objectives, plans, programs, and policies set by Council and comply with provincial/federal statutes and municipal by-laws.
• Exert influence to ensure the organization addresses opportunities and challenges through sound decision-making at the council level and within the local government.
• Embody the local government’s values as a senior leader, leading by example to create and sustain an organizational culture where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business, Planning, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered, if it aligns with the specific requirements of the role.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience, including five (5) years of leadership experience at a senior level, in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, which includes community or public facing, and financial management responsibilities.
• Proven accountability in preparing concise, data-supported information to facilitate the council's decision-making.
• Superior judgment and decision-making skills with a focus on driving results through collaboration with others.
• Extensive track record in strategic senior leadership positions, demonstrating a strong acumen as a financial driver and expertise in financial management.
• Proven expertise in securing and managing diverse funding through successful grant and proposal writing; municipal experience is considered an asset.
• Effective communicator both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and articulate a strategic vision for the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Ability to understand the intricacies of government and to develop meaningful relationships of trust with the executive team and elected officials.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Harvey, NB E6K 1A3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• senior management: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person