The Province has released the list of Regulations and Statutes in Force as of January 1, 2024 which includes among other things an amendment to the Building Code regulation that freezes Building Code fees at 2023 levels, reducing the direct and indirect costs experienced by the building sector. |
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An Aspiring CAO Connection Event (free for members) occurs on 19 April at the Ivey Spencer Centre in London. The Spring Workshop takes place 15-17 May at White Oaks in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The Fall Workshop happens 16-18 October at the Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville. |
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Chief Administrative Officer |
Having retained much of the charm of an earlier era, the Town of Greater Napanee offers a small-town appeal, historical architecture, and rural beauty. Centrally located between Toronto and Ottawa, its borders stretch from the shores of the Bay of Quinte to the western gateway of the Land O’Lakes region. The community boasts year-round recreational amenities, including numerous parkland areas, walking trails, and a Boardwalk.
Begun as a settlement of the United Empire Loyalists, Napanee is the County Seat for Lennox and Addington, and in 1998 it created The Town of Greater Napanee, by combining The Town of Napanee and the original Loyalist settled townships of Adolphustown, Fredericksburgh, and Richmond. The community is personified by an educated and skilled labour force, flourishing commercial sector, and a supportive municipal government.
Greater Napanee is home to 17,000 people with a thriving downtown core and business community. With access to a population of more than 300,000 within a 30-minute drive, Greater Napanee is the perfect place to live, work, and play.
Reporting to the Mayor and Council, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) will provide strategic vision, leadership and guidance on the general management of the Town as well as participate in the overall direction of the municipality. The CAO will oversee a $24 million operating budget and a $7 million capital budget. As the Town’s most senior administrative official, the CAO will lead the team of over 200 Town employees by example to realize the vision of a vibrant community. The salary range for the role is $152,944 - $174.985 per annum.
Our ideal candidate for Chief Administrative Officer has a deep understanding of Public Sector administration, municipal finance and governance. You are a proven consensus-builder with strong transformational leadership skills and the ability to influence a diverse group of stakeholders. You have implemented strategic plans, are comfortable with the latest technological trends and championed new ideas that securely enable efficient operations of citizen services.
Deadline: 15 January 2024 |
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Chief Administrative Officer |
The Town of Erin is a picturesque rural community of 11,439 people in 3,900 households, situated in Wellington County, just northwest of Toronto. Erin has two urban centres, Erin and Hillsburgh, surrounded by a natural rural area which includes six hamlets: Ballinafad, Brisbane, Cedar Valley, Crewson's Corners, Orton and Ospringe. It is bordered by the Town of Caledon to the east, the Town of Halton Hills to the south, the Township of Guelph/Eramosa to the west, and the Township of East Garafraxa to the north.The Town has been advocating for infrastructure funding to expedite the implementation of the Province's Build More Homes Faster Act, 2022 including affordable housing and housing for the elderly. The Town recently secured funding of more than $180M from the development community to construct a wastewater treatment plant and collection system to support growth. This growth is essential to meeting existing and future housing needs, with many positive effects on our local economy.
From a place to live perspective, Erin has it all… lush rolling countryside, meandering rivers, plenty of parks, conservation areas, golf courses, as well as a range of organized sports teams and leagues making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy rural living. Here you will find small settlement areas, quaint village settings and a bustling downtown with a medley of adorable shops and lovingly preserved buildings. With a combined operational and capital budget of $53.3M and more than over 100 employees, Erin is committed to meeting the needs of residents and a thriving business community by delivering efficient and effective services.
As the ideal candidate you are an inspiring, principled, and collaborative leader with a proven track record of results and accomplishments with related experience from either a public sector or private sector organization. You have exceptional communication skills and the political acumen to interact with an engaged council, diverse stakeholders, foster the development of partnerships, and inspire our employees, while ensuring customer service excellence. Lastly, you will have an exceptional understanding of forward-thinking strategies as it relates managing growth, ensuring effective municipal operations in a fiscally accountable fashion and guiding our organization into the future, while retaining our small-town community charm.
Deadline: 10 January 2024 |
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It's only fitting for leaders to approach the canvas of 2024 with optimism and a sense of profound possibility. The beginning of a year is not just a temporal marker; it is an invitation to envision, innovate, and inspire.
In the words of the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, "New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings." As leaders, we can find solace in this wisdom, recognizing that the challenges of the past year are the stepping stones to a brighter future.
Socrates' famous dictum, "An unexamined life is not worth living," also holds significant relevance. Leaders should use the turning of the year as an opportunity for introspection, examining their leadership styles, strategies, and goals. By engaging in this self-examination, leaders can cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves and their teams, paving the way for growth and success.
Finally as Albert Schweitzer, remarked, "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Leaders should strive to create environments where passion and purpose drive success. When leaders and their teams are aligned with a shared vision and a sense of purpose, the journey becomes as fulfilling as the destination. |
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