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Chief Administrative Officer Our client, the Town of Kentville, is seeking a strategic leader and manager to assume the challenging role of Chief Administrative Officer. Located in the heart of the beautiful Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, Kentville is a bustling business and professional centre for the region, and also offers a vast array of unique shops and eateries to its growing population and visitors from all over. Working with a progressive Town Council of six members plus a Mayor, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Town in accordance with the Municipal Government Act of Nova Scotia. You will provide strategic leadership in the development and implementation of policies, programs and projects within the Town. In this role, you will provide timely advice and guidance to Council and under their direction ensure that all programs and services are carried out effectively. A strong leader and facilitator, you will support departmental managers and all staff in achieving their performance objectives. You will liaise with stakeholders, other municipal units and levels of government on key projects affecting the Town. You will also ensure that all major policies and initiatives are communicated to the broader community. As the ideal candidate, you have several years’ experience in municipal government, ideally within a CAO model of governance. Alternatively, you have administrative or management experience at the provincial or federal level of government. You have strong academic and professional credentials and a solid track record building consensus and promoting cooperation among elected officials, senior management, labour, employees, citizens and other key stakeholders, such as boards, agencies and committees. You are familiar with the issues and challenges facing municipalities and understand best practices in financial, administrative, operational, human resources and project management. You have a successful track record of accomplishments and possess well-developed personal qualities including integrity, personal values, communication and leadership skills. A strong motivator, you are able to establish performance objectives and provide overall direction to staff. Visit www.town.kentville.ns.ca to learn more about this beautiful community. |
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