Chief Administrative Officer

Job Board Title:
Chief Administrative Officer

Post Date
7/30/2024

Expiration Date
8/29/2024

Details:
 
The Township of Scugog is within the Durham Region and part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). It is a growing community of approximately 21,580 people on the shores of Lake Scugog with a vibrant rural agricultural sector and tourism focused small-town charm. The Township of Scugog provides opportunities for businesses and employers to flourish professionally, while establishing a quality of life through a four-seasons lifestyle. Access to Lake Scugog, historic downtown Port Perry, and a world-class local health-care system are all reasons to call Scugog home.
 
Reporting to Mayor and Council, the Chief Administrative Officer has overall accountability to ensure and oversee the effective administration of the Corporation. The CAO will be responsible for providing corporate vision and leadership for administering, planning, organizing, directing and controlling all municipal operations and services in accordance with municipality policies and relevant legislation. Delivering on the strategic vision, the CAO is responsible for the management and stewardship of assets, administration, human resources, communications, business and the financial health of the corporation. Operating in a public profile environment, the CAO provides high level representation to provincial government, media, community and public organizations. A strategic leader, the CAO will provide direction to the long-term strategic planning process to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of corporate services for the betterment of the community.
 

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will come with an advanced University degree in Public Administration and/or professional qualification in a relevant field such as public administration, business, engineering, urban planning, economic development, finance, or other acceptable education and management experience. The incumbent will have at least ten years of directly related, progressive management experience working within a public or private sector environment, with five years at a senior level. An innovative facilitator of teams, you bring a proven track record as a communicative leader with extensive experience leading and managing departments/organizations. You come with a track record of providing open, honest, resourceful leadership advice and support to governing bodies, as well as a commitment to values of fairness, equity and diversity.
 
The Township of Scugog is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and the Township of Scugog throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
 
To explore this opportunity further, submit your resume and letter of interest in confidence online to https://careers.odgersberndtson.com/en-ca/29777 or please contact Diana Rucchin at diana.rucchin@odgersberndtson.com by September 12^th, 2024.   
 
 

Employer:
Township of Scugog
Contact:
Diana Rucchin

Address:
200 Bay St. #3300

Work Phone:
4168495354

Email:
diana.rucchin@odgersberndtson.com

Website:
200 Bay St. #3300

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