Chief Administrative Officer
Project # 1475

Located in stunningly scenic Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, St. Peter’s Canal and the Bras D’Or Lakes, the Municipality of Richmond County offers a unique blend of Acadian, Scottish, Irish and Mi'kmaq cultures and a wonderful rural lifestyle. On their behalf, we are seeking a strategic leader with the passion and talent to realize an aligned vision of the Municipality that leverages its abundant natural resources, unique culture, and strong economic base.

Working under the direction of Municipal Council, you will ensure that the Municipality provides quality and timely services to residents and businesses by overseeing all day-to-day municipal activities including the planning, coordination and control of all operations, programs and services. Additionally, you will provide sound strategic leadership to Council and staff, and will liaise with stakeholders on key projects affecting the Municipality.

As the ideal candidate, you are accustomed to being at the helm of an established team and to achieving the corporate objectives of elected representatives, ideally within a municipal government CAO model of governance. Alternatively, you have senior level experience in other levels of government or in business.Your sound knowledge of and experience in financial, administrative, operational, human resources and project management best practices will enable you to quickly earn the confidence and admiration of each of the Municipality’s stakeholders. Additionally, your reputation is built upon your academic and professional credentials and your proven integrity, communication and leadership skills.


To Apply:

Here's how to apply for this position:

Email:
apply@geraldwalsh.com
(please merge your resume and cover letter into a single MS Word document and quote the project number in the subject line)

Mail:
Gerald Walsh Associates Inc.
2020-1801 Hollis Street
Halifax, NS B3J 3N4.