The Town of Norman Wells is seeking an experienced, dynamic and progressive leader to serve as Senior Administrative Officer.

Norman Wells is a small close knit community with spectacular scenery situated on the Mackenzie River near the Arctic Circle in the Northwest Territories.   Norman Wells boasts an astounding range of recreational opportunities, a supportive business climate, K to 12 schooling with a number of educational and training opportunities.  The community has a population of about 800 with a wide variety of businesses supporting a resource based town with oil production facilities. Scheduled daily flights from Calgary, Edmonton, Yellowknife and Inuvik serve Norman Wells which in turn serves as a hub for flights to other local communities.

The position of Senior Administrative Officer creates an extraordinary career opportunity for an experienced local government executive. The Town is looking for a SAO seasoned in municipal operations. The SAO must be a skilled, effective, open and honest communicator with Council, staff and the public.  The SAO is a people manager and must have excellent human relation skills, the ability to understand personalities and to motivate and facilitate others to do their mandated responsibilities.  The incumbent will be expected to facilitate and add value to the work of her/his managers. As a decision maker and strategic planner, the SAO coordinates staff’s recommendations to Council and  coordinates the overall administrative, budgeting, servicing initiatives, capital projects and related strategies throughout the Town.

The SAO will have strong organizational skills and will bring to the job a comprehensive understanding of local government operations and financing, the role and authority of Council and the function of the senior municipal staff.

The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive salary with an excellent benefit package. Starting salary will depend on compensation history and qualifications.