Job Type
Executive Opportunities

Position
Chief Administrative Officer
 
Municipality
Town of Faro
 
Job Description
Yukon Position Commencement – Summer 2015

The Town of Faro is a quiet, clean and safe community located 360km north-east of Whitehorse in Yukon’s Tintina Valley. Faro is a hidden gem tucked away amongst clear blue lakes, vast mountain ranges, winding rivers and lush green valleys, making it a year-round playground for residents and visitors alike. The Town offers very affordable housing, extensive recreational facilities along with an enviable Yukon lifestyle.

The Town of Faro is currently seeking a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to take over for the retiring incumbent in the summer of 2015. With current staffing resources (ten full-time staff, three permanent seasonal and a number of casuals) the CAO is a hands-on administrator that is personally involved and has many areas of responsibility.

This hands-on administrator will oversee municipal:

Council Meeting and Activities
Project Delivery
Financial Management
Bylaw Development and Implementation
Staff Supervision
Strategic Plans and Implementation
Safety Implementation
Policy Development
Customer Service
Recruitment

To be successful in the position applicants should demonstrate these competencies and skills: energetic leadership, prudent management, collaborative management approach, regional focused ideals, effective networking & relationship building, problem solving and sound research capacity. Some travel outside the community will be required. We require a generalist with experience in municipal administration or a related field. A post-secondary degree/diploma in a related discipline and experience as a Chief Administrative Officer will be an asset. A full job description will be provided upon request.

Remuneration is negotiable and reflective of experience, knowledge and abilities and includes a great benefits package along with accommodation supplied by the Town of Faro. For more details on the position, council and the community check out our website.

Applications are preferred by email. Please reply in confidence by the closing date to the undersigned.

We thank all applicants but please note only those to be interviewed will be contacted.