Chief Administrative Officer

The Summer Village of Burnstick Lake is located on the north shore of Burnstick Lake approximately 20 km southwest of the Hamlet of Caroline within Clearwater County and is home to both permanent and seasonal residents. The Summer Village offers a great lifestyle and has numerous recreational opportunities year-round.

The Summer Village is seeking candidates for the position of Chief Administrative Officer. The ideal candidate will have prior employment in municipal administration or management experience in a related field.

Position

As the CAO for the Summer Village of Burnstick Lake, you will play a significant role assisting Council to achieve its strategic objectives and direct the overall planning, coordination and control of all municipal operations in accordance with all applicable bylaws, policies and statutory requirements.

Major Responsibilities

Reports to the Mayor and Council by providing administrative leadership and advice in developing and implementing policies and strategies;

Work collaboratively in achieving Council goals and priorities and having an understanding of legislation and governance trends and the potential impact on service levels;

To assist Council and the citizens develop and implement clear and concise strategic plans to guide the Summer Village’s overall development and direction;

Establish and maintain the Summer Village’s financial, statistical, and other information systems;

Responsible for the overall daily administration of the Summer Village; and,

To ensure good relations with other levels of government, other municipal governments, residents, stakeholders and service providers.

Qualifications

Interested applicants should possess the following skills and qualifications:

▪ Post-secondary education in Local Government Administration, Business or Public Administration and/or significant and relevant direct experience in senior management along with executive leadership experience;

▪ A proven record of working with elected officials, local government staff, and community stakeholders;

▪ Proven experience with budgeting and fiscal management;

▪ The ability to understand, recognize and advise of the current and trending economic conditions and the local impact.