Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Job No:
142825
Location:
Snow Lake, Manitoba
- Use your Municipal Administration or business experience in a challenging role!
- Take the next step in your career within a vibrant town in Manitoba!
- Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and more!
About The Town of Snow Lake
Welcome to the Town of Snow Lake! Located a short drive from Flin Flon, The Pas, and Thompson, and easily accessed by road and multiple air options, the Town of Snow Lake is the perfect place to enjoy nature, indoor and outdoor recreational activities, and the arts while having access to all of life's necessary conveniences.
With an abundance of outdoor trails, lakes, and rivers, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy summer activities like hiking and fishing and winter activities like snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. The long-established mining industry helps provide economic stability and has operated in the community for over 40 years.
For more information, please visit our website.
About the Opportunity
The Town of Snow Lake currently has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis.
As our new CAO, some of your responsibilities will include:
- Meeting with department heads to determine community needs
- Attending committee, council, and other regular meetings
- Administration, planning, and economic development
- Supervising a direct team of reports
- Finding solutions for regulatory problems, including health and safety
- Developing policies and procedures
- Assisting with the enforcement of policies and regulations
- Completing formal HR functions, such as onboarding and orientations
- Acting as the town clerk, assisting with by-elections and documentation
- Making recommendations to improve systems and processes
- Filling and assisting with other roles as may be required from time to time
About You
In order to qualify for this role, you must have strong administration, HR management, analytical, and communication skills. Completion of the Certificate in Manitoba Municipal Administration (CMMA) is an asset, but is not required. Previous experience in a municipal environment is also considered an asset.
As our ideal candidate, you will have:
- Demonstrated senior leadership experience
- The ability to work collaboratively with elected officials, municipal staff, community volunteers, boards, and committees
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and organizational development
- Demonstrated experience with building team relations and people management
- The ability to interpret by-laws, current legislation, acts, and regulations
- Strong public speaking and negotiation skills
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite of programs
- The ability to communicate effectively with the public, employees (both unionized and non-unionized), as well as external stakeholders
- An understanding of accounting, financing, and budget preparation
As a strategic and analytical professional, you will also be comfortable working in a multi-dimensional service organization and have the proven ability to mediate and problem-solve while remaining cool and calm under pressure.
About the Benefits
In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a highly competitive salary of $100k-$115k, along with a host of benefits, including:
- Pension plan
- Extended medical, dental, and vision benefits
- LTD, STD, Life & AD&D insurance
- Access to a town vehicle
- Housing provided at a municipal-owned residence
- RRSP Matching up to 9.5% of earnings
- The opportunity to join a beautiful community ideal for outdoor enthusiasts
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
If you're a reliable, politically savvy and motivated individual with a passion for people, and the community at large, apply to join the Town of Snow Lake team today!