Job Board Title:
Chief Administrative Officer

Post Date
3/13/2025

Expiration Date
4/12/2025

Details:
The Municipality of Dutton Dunwich is searching for their next Chief Administrative Officer.

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is the most senior management position in the municipality.  This position provides the key link between Council and municipal employees.  As such, the CAO is responsible for overseeing the operation of the municipality in accordance with the strategic plan, priorities and budget approved by Council.

Reporting to Council, the CAO provides sound management, ensures all legislative requirements are met and exemplifies leadership support of the municipality and will perform the statutory operational and advisory duties as the senior officer of the municipality.  The CAO is a strategic thinker with a view to long term strategic planning who develops and manages the municipality's administration and procedures.

The CAO is responsible for exercising general control and management of the affairs of the municipality for the purpose of ensuring efficient and effective operations and services.

Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • Post secondary education or university degree in Public or Business Administration, or an equivalent education and experience.
  • Minimum of 8 to 10 years' experience in municipal management roles of which 5 years have been in a senior municipal supervisory position in government operations, particularly in finance.
  • Advanced knowledge of Provincial Statues and Regulations as they may apply to the position of CAO and municipal governance.
  • Possess and maintain a valid "G" driver's licence with access to a reliable personal vehicle.
  • Provide satisfactory Criminal Records Check - vulnerable sector.


Employer:
Municipality of Dutton Dunwich
Contact:
Holly Hurley

Address:
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, Ontario

Work Phone:
519-631-1460

Email:
jobs@elgin.ca

Website:
www.duttondunwich.on.ca

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