Lantzville, located between Nanaimo and Parksville on Vancouver Island, is home to approximately 3,600 residents.  Although Lantzville was incorporated on June 25, 2003, it has been a vibrant and dynamic community known for its small rural community atmosphere since the 1920’s.  Its beaches and neighbourhood parks provide its residents with many opportunities to enjoy the beautiful outdoors.  Lantzville staff are committed to its mission to “Provide efficient, effective and environmentally and economically sustainable services and good governance for the public while managing growth of the community and respecting Lantzvilie’s diverse character and charm.”

The District is currently looking for a Chief Administrative Officer (“CAO”) to lead the organization proactively and strategically through a period of transformation and renewal.  The CAO is responsible for the overall management of the daily operations of the District and the utilization of human, financial and physical resources.  The CAO works with Council, staff and third party service providers to implement the District’s strategic vision and priorities.  The CAO is responsible for building strong relationships between diverse stakeholder groups, identifying and implementing new opportunities for development and ensuring that the organization provides responsible, efficient and quality services to the community.  The CAO will also serve as the Deputy Director of Finance and Deputy Director of Corporate Administration.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Post-secondary education in a relevant field such as public administration, business administration, commerce, law, etc.
A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience at a senior management level in a local government environment
Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Possesses discretion, tact, and good judgment
Able to resolve conflicts and foster unity
Able to function in a multi-stakeholder environment
Able to interpret and apply legislation, regulations and policies and to provide appropriate advice
Able to create a positive, collaborative, and respectful work environment.