Chief Administrative Officer

Rocky View County
Step into a role where leadership transforms communities and innovation drives progress. As the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for Rocky View County, you'll be leading the charge in one of Alberta's most influential and dynamic regions. Rocky View County is one of the most populated municipal counties and has the fifth largest equalized assessment base in the province. With a robust economic development strategy focusing on investment attraction, business retention, and sector diversification, this role offers an unparalleled opportunity to influence and shape a region known for its commercial, agricultural, and industrial prowess.
In this pivotal position, you will directly report to the Council, orchestrating a future where sustainable growth and prosperity are not just goals but realities. Your leadership will harmonize the unique demands of urban development and rural stewardship in a county renowned for its strategic positioning. You'll be steering a county that successfully demonstrates collaborative partnerships, notably with Calgary, enhancing commercial and industrial development and sharing key transportation corridors.
As a dynamic CAO, you will lead diverse community services such as land use planning, utilities, recreation, transportation, etc. while ensuring key performance goals are maintained. Your role goes beyond administration; it is about turning Council's vision into tangible achievements. You will be the catalyst for innovation, guiding a team committed to responding adeptly to the county's evolving needs with integrity and transparency.
Rocky View County is seeking a candidate who is not just a leader, but a communicator and mentor who can execute on our vision. Someone who can navigate the complexities of a multifaceted environment with business acumen and political insight. Your track record should demonstrate an ability to lead change, addressing critical issues from community planning to environmental stewardship, all while driving economic growth.
Are you ready to lead Rocky View County into a future where every challenge is an opportunity, and every day brings a chance to make a lasting impact? This is more than a job; it’s a call to be part of something bigger.
To explore this opportunity further, please send your curriculum vitae and letter of interest in confidence, with the subject line “CAO - RVC” to apply@jssearch.ca or call (403) 266-8777.