Job Type:
Executive Opportunities
Organization:
Town of Drayton Valley
Competition Number:
8447
Job Description :
Drayton Valley is a vibrant and diverse community of 7,200 sitting high above the North Saskatchewan River, where the open plains of the prairie rise toward the rolling foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the boreal forest of the Canadian West. Drayton Valley embraces the best of the modern world while still having a taste of Alberta’s Frontier Spirit. This is a place where neighbours become friends and where friends unite to build a community in which they can all share. Drayton Valley is proud of its past and excited about the potential of its future.
This is an exciting time for the Town of Drayton Valley. The municipality has put an aggressive focus on diversifying the local economy to ensure the long-term sustainability and environmental stewardship of the area. As part of that process the Town has worked to build awareness of Drayton Valley’s role as a hub for sustainable thinking, innovation and progressive development on the provincial, national and international stage.
To meet the needs of the community, the Town of Drayton Valley employs staff with diverse knowledge, skills and abilities in a number of career fields. Drayton Valley strives to offer a progressive workplace with opportunities to grow and develop their employees through ongoing education and training, while also supporting work-life balance for employees and their families.The Town of Drayton Valley is located 90 minutes southwest of Edmonton, Alberta, three hours northwest of Calgary and 70 minutes from the Edmonton International Airport. Oil and gas is the primary driver of Drayton Valley’s economy, but agriculture and forestry also play important roles. As the centre for a trading area of around 30,000 people, Drayton Valley offers many of the services and amenities usually found in larger communities.
For further information about The Town of Drayton Valley, please visit our website.
Reports to:
Town Council
Direct Reports:
Director of Corporate Services
Director of Community Services
Director of Emergency Services
Director of Planning & Development and Infrastructure
Legislative Services Coordinator; Assistant Town Manager
Chief Operating Officer, Clean Energy Technology Centre
Executive Assistant
Indirect Reports:
145 union and non-union staff
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is the senior officer and administrative head of the Town of Drayton Valley, as defined by the Municipal Governance Act (MGA). In that capacity, and subject to the express directions and decisions of the Town Council, the CAO may act for, on behalf of and in the name of the Town. Accountable to Council, the CAO leads and manages the overall business to ensure strategic and business plans are effectively implemented, the results monitored and reported to Council, and the financial and operational objectives are attained. The CAO performs these duties in accordance with all applicable bylaws of the Municipality.
Key Accountabilities:
The position will include the following responsibilities:
Council Relations
Accountable to the Town of Drayton Valley Council for the overall management of the Town’s operations
As per the MGA, the CAO is responsible for advising and informing Council on the operation and affairs of the municipality
Effectively communicates with the Mayor, Council and Committees to ensure information and updates on key initiatives are provided such that the Council is up-to-date and supported to make good decisions
Maintains a close liaison with the Mayor
Acts as the principal advisor to the Council and is accountable for the assigned staff liaising with Committees of the Municipality
Reviews and updates governance policies with Council, and enables the Council members to be educated and trained in their roles and responsibilities
Engages with Council annually in strategic, business, and budget planning
Keeps Council fully informed of all significant Council and management operational, financial and advocacy matters and risks relevant to the Municipality
Provides Council opportunities to interact with the Municipality’s senior executive management, both during and outside Council and Committee meetings
Accountable to ensure the Municipality records, notes, and minutes are recorded, maintained and distributed as necessary
Prepares bylaws that are approved by Council and ensures these bylaws are enforced
Strategic Planning and Execution
Supports Council in the development, maintenance and implementation of a strategic plan for the Municipality
Ensures the strategic plan is properly resourced and executed within set timelines
Presents business plans and annual budgets for review and adoption by Council
Ensures initiatives are developed and implemented to accomplish strategic objectives
Municipality Performance and Risk
Accountable to ensure ongoing day-to-day business operations are resourced appropriately, are executed to plan, and are completed within time budget constraints
Using administrative reports and other information, makes decisions for improved efficacy of functions and activities of Municipality
Ensures that Council resolutions, policies and programs adopted Council are implemented and managed
Ensures that the Municipality undertakes research and development activities to explore innovative improvements and new services to meet Town challenges
Municipality Leadership
Models the desired culture and values of the Municipality through daily actions and behaviors
Enables, empowers, and holds direct reports accountable to effectively perform their jobs
Directs the management and staff of the Town and manages the day-to-day business affairs of the Town of Drayton Valley
Completes annual performance reviews and supports the opportunities for improvement of all direct reports
Balances providing leadership and direction with empowerment to ensure an engaged and dedicated team Municipality-wide
Supports internal staff development and ensures professional development practices and plans are in place and executed
Ensures the Municipality is prepared for succession at all levels
Ensures staff maintain a positive, customer solution-based / customer service focus with the community
Approves the establishment of compensation levels for all staff within budgets and within the salary scales approved by Council
Hires and terminates all staff within the policies and procedures of the Municipality
External Stakeholder Relations
Develops and maintains credible and authentic relationships with external stakeholder groups including community leaders, citizens and businesses
Ensures the stakeholder community is engaged by the Municipality in two-way communication by both providing information (e.g. reports, notices) and collecting information and feedback (e.g. surveys, community meetings)
Maintains awareness of provincial political environment and incorporates knowledge into budget and ongoing operations as appropriate for the Municipality
Represents Drayton Valley positively as an ambassador for the Municipality at meetings with the County, other municipalities, business partners, and community stakeholders in Drayton Valley area
Ensures that the Town communicates and promotes service offerings to existing and potential clients within its target market
Opportunities and Challenges:
Drayton valley is a forward-thinking and progressive Town with diverse and exciting opportunities including the Clean Energy Technology Centre and BioMile initiative
The Mayor and Council of Drayton valley are open-minded, innovative and welcoming to constructive change and development
Developing and strengthening the working relationship with key municipalities and other levels of government
Accessing appropriate provincial and federal resources to strengthen municipal infrastructure and complete capital projects
Drayton Valley retains a strong presence from commodity-based industries such as oil & gas and forestry, along with a burgeoning clean technology and biotech presence
First Year Deliverables / Measures of Success:
Success in the first year will be determined by the CAO’s ability to:
Engage and build an atmosphere of trust and communication with Mayor, Council and Municipal Administration
Continue to build and strengthen the administrative team
Establish a robust internal and external communications strategy
Develop a cooperative relationship with neighbouring stakeholders with respect to capital projects and other initiatives
Advance current economic development and other Town initiatives
Candidate Profile:
The successful candidate will have the following:
Education:
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred:
Public Administration or Business Administration
Certified Local Government Managers (CLGM) Designation
Experience:
Demonstrated experience in a leadership role for Municipality of comparable complexity and diversity
Experience in operating in a government environment
Experience working with a council or board of directors
Experience or ability to read and interpret legislation
Executive leadership with a proven track record of performance
Knowledge of principles, methods and practices of business operations and development
Familiarity with the Municipal Governance Act
Track record of supporting and developing an environment of learning and growth (i.e. coaching, mentoring, developing and supporting employees)
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders
Demonstrated professional credibility
Competencies & Attributes:
Ability to prioritize issues and execute
Acts decisively to drive outcomes
Forms views and prioritizes actions based on available data, facts and circumstances
Balances short-term goals with long term objectives
Outstanding communication skills
Communicates effectively in multiple media
Communicates appropriately with diverse audiences and stakeholder groups
Motivational leadership
Provides others with the opportunity and support to develop skills and capabilities
Manages talent effectively to achieve results
Builds committed and collaborative teams; applies a cooperative approach to working with others
Shares workload and rewards willingly with others
Committed to personal accountability and transparency
Open and honest in dealing with others
Candid, sincere and ethical
Takes personal accountability for driving and delivering results and achieving outcomes
Manages conflicting and competing priorities
Politically Astute
Tactful and respectful of others opinions and needs in seeking solutions
Can be discreet and sensitive in dealing with others, taking into account differences in culture and personal authority
Builds strong partnerships internally and externally
Understands and utilizes the power of developing and maintaining a network of relationships to achieve goals
Contributes and shares information for mutual and long term gain
Demonstrated ability to think strategically while also understanding the details
Identifies and researches options before making a decision
Sees potential future states and takes “big picture” issues into account
Develops innovative ideas and embraces change to enhance results
Focuses on and anticipates customer or citizen needs and is responsive to issues
Constantly seeks to achieve best practice
Committed to on-going professional development
Passionate about the value of small-town Alberta within the provincial framework
Please send your resume in Word or PDF format to the undersigned. Make sure to quote the job title, and Competition Number in the subject line of your email so we can identify the job.
Closing Date:
September 4, 2015
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Application Return:
Email: jhuntley@conroyross.com Ready to post an opportunity? Stay informed Our newsletters will keep you up to date. Subscribe to a newsletter Chief Administrative Officer
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| Location: | Town of Drayton Valley, AB |
| Profession(s): | Chief Administration |
| Date Posted: | Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 3:54:09 PM (PST) |
| Posting Expires: | Friday, September 4, 2015 at 4:30:00 PM (PST) |