Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Job No:
121000
Location:
Swan Valley West
- Use your Administrative Officer experience in a challenging role
- Take the next step in your career with a vibrant rural municipality in Manitoba
- Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and more
Welcome to the Municipality of Swan Valley West!
The municipality of Swan Valley West was incorporated on January 1st, 2015 via the amalgamation of the rural municipality of Swan River and the Village of Benito. Located North of Brandon and in the west of Manitoba, our municipality is easily accessible by car. Our municipality is located next to the town of Swan River which has something for everyone from a diverse array of breathtaking physical landscapes to over two dozen restaurants and businesses that offer everything from farm equipment to unique one-of-a-kind gifts.
The local government of Swan Valley West is underpinned by counsellors who all want to make an impact on our community. We're made up of a hardworking group of individuals that have a dream of making Swan Valley one of the greatest places to live in Canada and we're waiting for a leader who can make this dream a reality. If you believe you have the ambition, endurance, thick-skin, and drive to lead our municipality forward then we want to hear from you.
For our website please click here and for more information about the incredible outdoor opportunities our community offers please click here.
About the Opportunity
The municipality of Swan Valley West currently has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to join our team on a full-time basis.
As our new CAO, you'll lead a team of 12 staff across a variety of functions as you drive forward the continuous improvement, development, and growth of Swan Valley West.
In order to qualify for this role, you will need to be a certified Manitoba municipal administrator (or possess an equivalent certification from another province) as well as having significant previous experience as a CAO with another municipality.
As our ideal candidate for this role, you'll develop a clear vision for our municipality and use your naturally assertive nature and leadership skills to ensure it becomes a reality. Your strong communication skills as well as your excellent stakeholder management skills will ensure you're success in this role as you work towards competing deadlines and the competing demands of varying colleagues. You'll also join us with strong negotiating and public speaking skills which will enable you to bolster the morale of our hardworking team that really care about Swan Valley West.
Above all, you'll be a hardworking individual who is excited by the prospect of challenging work and is motivated by the reward of seeing our municipality grow and develop.
About the Benefits
For your hard work and dedication to the role, you will also be rewarded with a competitive salary, plus benefits including:
- Extended medical, dental, and vision benefits as outlined in our collective agreement.
- Negotiable vacation starting at 3 weeks.
- Negotiable relocation assistance.
- Huge fishing and hunting opportunities for a lover of nature.
- Plenty of social events among our outdoor community including hockey and curling. Recreational opportunities such as an indoor pool can be found within the Town of Swan River.
If you're a motivated leader with a passion for people, and the community at large, apply to join the municipality of Swan Valley West team today!