Job Board Title:
Chief Administrative Officer

Post Date
2/29/2024

Expiration Date
3/30/2024

Details:
Chief Administrative Officer  
Posting Start Date: March 1, 2024
Posting End Date: March 29, 2024
Contract Type - Full Time, Permanent
Flexible work arrangement: Hybrid
Work location: Burlington, ON
CH Site: Administration Office
 
Conservation Halton was established more than 60 years ago to protect our communities from flooding and erosion and manage and restore natural resources of the watershed. We have grown to become so much more. Today, it is our responsibility to prepare our communities for the impacts of climate change, support our partners in creating more sustainable communities, manage our natural areas and resources within the watershed, monitor and enhance the environmental health of our watershed and create opportunities to connect with nature through recreation and education.
 
We believe that diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives make us stronger. Conservation Halton is committed to be an equal opportunity employer, creating an inclusive work environment and encouraging employees to be their most authentic self, no matter their ethnic background, religious beliefs, age demographic, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical ability, mental health or general appearance.

Four years ago, Conservation Halton started a process of transformation through our strategic plan, Metamorphosis. That strategic plan was an important first step for us to better understand the needs of our community and lay the groundwork for what needed to be done. Metamorphosis has now reached its end, but it is more important than ever for us to plan for the future. Our new strategic plan, Momentum, positions us to use the improvements and achievements we have made to carry us into the future for a more green, resilient, connected tomorrow. We are looking to build our team with the kind of inspired, ambitious, and strategic people that are not satisfied with the status quo, are excited by the opportunity in every challenge and are driven by meaningful, measurable results. If you are looking to join an environmentally-focused and socially-conscious community organization, then we are looking for you!
 
Your Opportunity
 
The Chief Administrative Officer will have full accountability and responsibility for all operations, leadership, stakeholder management, fiscal effectiveness, risk mitigation and enterprise-wide visioning and planning for Conservation Halton. Reporting to the Chair of the Conservation Halton Board, the CAO will lead full-scale strategic planning including establishing key performance metrics with a process improvement and innovation lens.  This role will be responsible for all key Conservation Authority obligations including managing critical flood water infrastructure, approving development permits under the Conservation Authorities Act, carrying out environmental restoration and forest management, delivering educational and recreational programming to 1.5+ million visitors to 8 parks.  This role also leads all business transformation and innovation initiatives through strategic leadership with a focus on delivering results and inspiring an engaged workforce.
 
The CAO will lead external stakeholder management for key relationships at multiple levels of government (Municipal, Provincial, Federal) as well as major land developers, donors, and corporate sponsors.   Providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring to the executive and senior leadership teams, this role is accountable for enabling CH’s leaders to act while inspiring a shared vision with an open, respectful, and cohesive approach. 

This position will have ultimate accountability for the regulatory program which includes the review and approval of permit applications, compliance and enforcement, and development of regulatory policies and procedures and public consultations.  This also includes the planning program, provincially delegated responsibilities for natural hazard planning and policy reviews, and the flood hazard mapping program, including development of regulatory mapping and public consultations. 
 
The CAO will also have ultimate accountability for the effective operations, programming, financial success, and risk mitigation for all CH parks as well as supporting other Conservation Halton owned land holdings.  This includes accountability for large groups of staff teams, high number of seasonal contract staff during the ski and snowboard season and ensuring health and safety for customers, visitors, and staff. 
 
This role will consistently promote and support a safe, and positive work culture of engaged employees with a strategic thinking approach removing barriers through coaching and mentoring.  This will be achieved with a focus on finding solutions and promoting high-performing matrix teams focused on continuous innovation and commitment to striving for excellence.
 
 

Qualifications:
Your Qualifications

  • Exceptional business and financial acumen with 10+ years’ experience in top executive role leading large multiple disciplinary teams
  • University Degree in Business, Finance, Public Administration, Commerce, or related field.  (MBA or MPA an asset)
  • An enterprise-wide visionary leader, skilled in new business development and transformation through strategy planning
  • Exceptional leadership, coaching and mentoring skills with success in leveraging positive leadership and engagement to inspire others to achieve and exceed key performance metrics 
  • Empathetic leader that embraces diversity, inclusivity, and respect at all times
  • Superior communication skills including executive presence, delivering presentations to large audiences, board members, politicians, donors, corporate sponsors, public, media, other key stakeholders
  • Excellent judgement and decision-making with the ability to consider multiple, alternative options and apply judgement in selecting the best outcome with an impact on the full organization 
  • Ability to work under rapidly changing, constant, tight, and often conflicting deadlines
  • Excellent negotiating and influencing skills with tact, diplomacy, and political astuteness
  • Experience in public administration and the ability to work at multiple levels of government
  • Strong network of partners across political and corporate industries
  • Ability to proactively monitor changing legislation, policies and trends impacting Conservation Authority operations, providing analysis and recommendations and active participation in related advocacy
  • Proven track record inspiring a positive work culture and engaged workforce with a priority on employee safety, health, and well-being
  • Exposure to applicable legislation an asset, (e.g. Conservation Authorities Act, Municipal Act)
  • Experience with complex large scale budget management and capital projects managing multifaceted funding model with various funding sources
  • Successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC), to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted (if over 18 years old)
  • A valid Ontario Drivers License, minimum Class “G”, with a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract is required
Your Reward
  • Salary Range from $240,000 to $265,000
  • You will work in an inspiring setting with views of the Niagara Escarpment and no traffic lights for several miles
  • You will lead a creative, talented and solutions-focused team
  • You will lead an organization that provides flexible work arrangements and places tremendous value on professional development and wellness of its employees
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Participation in the OMERS defined benefit pension plan, with generous employer-matching
  • Free access to Conservation Ontario parks
  • Season passes and lift tickets for the Glen Eden ski and snowboard area
  • Discounts on Conservation Halton services, food and merchandise
Our Core Values
 
Diversity and Inclusion - We endeavor to understand, accept and appreciate the value of our differences and encourage authenticity.
Learning and Innovation - We embrace the need for continuous improvement, the opportunity to learn from others and the benefits of sharing knowledge.
Person-Centered Service - We make people a priority through customer-centred engagement, predictive problem-solving and high-quality service.
Collaboration - We seek out and trust in the skills, expertise and experience of others in order to achieve our common ambition.
Sustainability - We consider the environmental impact of everything we do and always keep future generations in mind when making decisions.
Integrity - We make decisions with accountability, transparency and a strong sense of personal responsibility for our choices and actions.
Resilience - We are positive and proud of our ability to quickly and effectively respond to change.
 
To Apply
 
Please email your application to careers@hrca.on.ca by March 29, 2024
 
Your application should include:
  1. Your resume and cover letter in one pdf document
  2. Reference your name and the position title in the subject line
  3. In the body of your email, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
 

Comments:
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Conservation Halton will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. 
 
Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Employer:
Conservation Halton
Contact:
Plezzie Ramirez

Address:
2596 Britannia Road

Work Phone:
9053361158

Email:
hr@hrca.on.ca

Website:
2596 Britannia Road