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Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

Confidential • Calgary, Alberta, CA
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) About the Company Diverse organization providing vital services to local communities Industry Government Administration Type Non Profit Founded 1894 Employees 10,001+ Categories - Government - Calgary Specialties - government - municipal - civic - provincial - public service - public sector - transportation - light rapid transit - firefighter - police officer - community planning - recreation - engineering - water - wastewater - emergency management - roads - communications - community - information technology - affordable housing - fleet - and transportation planning About the Role The Company is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to serve as its most senior public servant and chief executive. The CAO will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to the Executive Leadership Team, ensuring the effective execution of the organization's vision, and overseeing the enterprise-wide operations and financial stewardship of the municipal administration. This role involves close collaboration with City Council, employees, unions, Indigenous Nations, regional partners, other government entities, businesses, and the community to champion innovation, organizational excellence, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will be a trusted, values-driven leader with a distinguished record of C-suite leadership, exceptional political acuity, and a proven ability to lead transformational change while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The successful candidate for the CAO position at the company will have a diverse background, with experience in large, complex, multi-disciplinary organizations, and a preference for those with a background in publicly accountable environments, particularly municipal government or similar public sector entities. A connected, community-oriented leader, the CAO will be instrumental in shaping the future of the city, which is experiencing significant population growth, economic diversification, and international recognition. The role offers a unique opportunity to leave a lasting legacy by guiding a high-performing organization through its next chapter of growth and improving the quality of life for the city's residents. The ideal candidate will be an authentic leader, equally comfortable providing non-partisan advice to elected officials and engaging with employees, community partners, and the public, and will be expected to maintain a focus on the organization's priorities while inspiring confidence and trust. Functions - Operations
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