Job Board Title:
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Post Date
9/24/2024
Expiration Date
10/24/2024
Details:
Named the “Most Welcoming Town 2017” by The Wedge, The Town of Renfrew, was founded on the forestry industry and with the success of the lumber barons of the 1800s, made it a booming municipality in eastern Ontario. Over the years, the Town has moved from a resource-based economy to a diversified regional economy.
With an established, vibrant downtown offering a good mix of retail and services; a manufacturing base and a regional health centre – Renfrew is building for the future. Renfrew’s quality of life is exceptional for a community with a population of 8,553. The Town offers well rounded educational opportunities with four elementary schools and two high schools located in Renfrew. Health care in Renfrew is excellent. The municipality is home to the Renfrew and Area Health Village – a multi-service regional health care community. The Health Village is comprised of a hospital supporting 450 staff with state-of-the-art equipment; a variety of specialty clinics; a hospice; two long-term care centres; and a retirement residence.
Within easy access (a short 95km away) to Canada’s capital, Renfrew is also close to recreational amenities including Algonquin Park, Ottawa River, white water rafting, skiing, multi-use trails, a motorsports park with the longest racetrack in Canada and 16 community parks.
With a forward-thinking strategic plan, a combined operational and capital budget of over $69M and over 100 full and part-time employees, The Town of Renfrew is committed to meeting the needs of residents and a thriving business community by delivering efficient and effective services.