Cao Offres d'emploi - Kentville, NS

The Town of Kentville is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to lead the administration of the town and support Council in fulfilling its goals to be a healthy, vibrant, and welcoming community. Just an hour west of Halifax, Kentville is home to 6,600 friendly residents in the urban core of the Annapolis Valley, a thriving center for business, health care, education, and industry.

The Town is governed by a Mayor and six Councillors and employs up to 100 individuals in both unionized and non-unionized positions. The annual operating budget is approximately $19 million. The Town owns and operates streets, water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection, a police department, municipal buildings, and various recreation facilities. Additionally, the Town is involved in inter-municipal agreements for solid waste, wastewater treatment, and public transit.

Council is seeking a CAO to guide strategic and operational planning that aligns with Council's priorities. The CAO will also support a strong senior management team in achieving performance objectives and engage with local residents and businesses to ensure awareness of major policies and initiatives.

The ideal CAO candidate is :

• A strategic thinker with exceptional organizational skills, able to maintain order in a dynamic environment.
• Skilled at navigating the administrative and political dimensions of the CAO role, with loyalty to the primary role of Council to govern the municipality.
• Committed to transparent communication and information sharing with Council, the administrative organization, government and institutional partners, and the community.
• A collaborative and supportive administrative leader adept at developing and building the staff team throughout the organization, with a proven ability to champion and implement change.

Preferred qualifications for the CAO include :

The Town of Kentville offers a competitive salary within the range of $150,000 to $180,000 per year, along with a benefits package to the successful candidate.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that represents the citizens we serve. The Town of Kentville welcomes applications from Indigenous, Inuit, and Metis People, African Nova Scotians, and other racially visible individuals, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQQIPAA community, and femme-identifying individuals. If you belong to one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify in your application form, cover letter, or resume. Contingent on meeting the minimum education or equivalent experience, your application will be prioritized during the screening process. Applicants have the right to request accommodation during the recruitment process.

To explore this opportunity further, including details about the community and the position, please visit https : / / kentville.ca / jobs or call Kevin Matheson at 902-679-2501 or email jobs@kentville.ca. Interested applicants should forward an electronic application including a cover letter and resume. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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