Chief Administrative Officer - Wolfville, NS, Canada - Institute of Public Administration of Canada

Institute of Public Administration of Canada Wolfville, NS, Canada

1 week ago

Description

Town of Wolfville, Chief Administrative Officer

The world-renowned Town of Wolfville is situated within the beautiful Annapolis Valley. This picturesque,progressive, and proud community is completed by a cosmopolitan downtown core, surrounded by breathtakinglandscapes. Serving members of the idyllic community at the heart of Nova Scotia's Wine Country, The Town ofWolfville is a team of skilled and engaged staff, ensuring excellent provision of municipal services, including utilitiessuch as water and sewage, parks and recreation, corporate and financial management, planning and developmentand community services through the Town's 15-million-dollar budget. The Town of Wolfville is proud of the highlyeducated and highly engaged community as home to one of the top universities in Atlantic Canada, AcadiaUniversity.As the community manages unprecedented growth, the Town of Wolfville is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer(CAO) to champion the Town's vision of a vibrant, progressive town at the center of a thriving and sustainable region,where residents, visitors, businesses, and the university bloom and grow.

What Does This Role Entail?

As the single employee of the Town Council, the Chief Administrative Officer provides effectiveorganizational leadership to municipal staff, up to the council, and engages across the community ofWolfville. The CAO plays an integral role in shaping the future of this vibrant and growing community, byproviding leadership and guidance to the Town's team of experienced and dedicated staff and prudentguidance to the Mayor and Council. The CAO stewards the Town of Wolfville's human, financial, and physicalresources and encourages economic development that enhances the Town and supports long-termstrategic directions and priorities. As a cap and gown town, the CAO is integral in building and maintainingrelationships with Acadia University, initiating and leading projects and partnerships with the university. TheCAO oversees the execution of programs and initiatives of the Council and ensures they are effectivelyimplemented. The CAO advances the Town's priorities by working with community partners, includingAcadia University and other government entities to enhance efficiency and ensure sustainable growth forthe community at large.

Ideal Candidate Profile

As the ideal candidate, you are a seasoned leader with true credibility and experience in senioradministrative roles in complex, public-sector environments. You possess a track record of success in leadingand managing high-performing teams, operations, and budgets. You are result-driven and strategic, withdemonstrated impact creating efficiencies, and effectively implementing, scaling, and optimizing servicedelivery functions.Your leadership style is marked by collaboration and nurturing critical relationships among organizationaland community stakeholders. Your adaptability and agility shine in dynamic settings, while your integritysets the tone for a respectful and inclusive work environment. You demonstrate exceptional skills in conflictmanagement, resolving disputes, and promoting collaboration among a variety of stakeholders, staffmembers, and council promoting positive relationships and maintaining productivity. You bring a deepexperience leading organizational change initiatives and you seamlessly and creatively navigate ambiguity. You are an exceptional and compelling communicator with a proven ability to inspire, engage, and influenceothers and can adapt your communication style to a variety of audiences, including the public and themedia. Most importantly, you are deeply passionate about Wolfville, about community building andengagement, service excellence, and sustainable growth.

How to Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this exciting opportunity, please apply online at For more information or to ask any questions, please contact AlyssaFleming at , Catherine Woodman at , or Erin MacDonald

Diversity and Accessibility Statement

The Town of Wolfville is committed to providing a healthy, safe and supportive workplace wherediversity is valued and where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. The Town of Wolfvillewelcomes and encourages applications from Black, racialized and Indigenous Peoples, 2SLGBTQ+,newcomers to Canada, and People with Disabilities.If you are a member of a group that has been historically excluded from opportunities, we encourage youto self-identify in your cover letter or resume and to share your pronouns.KBRS will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, includingaccommodation that considers an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation toparticipate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact orcommunicate your needs to our team.

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