Situated one kilometer south of the City of Edmonton boundary and nine kilometers east of the Edmonton International Airport, the Town of Beaumont is a young and vibrant community which is home to 18,200 residents and is the fifth fastest growing community in Canada as per the last federal census. The Town has over 22 kilometers of trails, numerous festivals, a low crime rate, high interest from both residential and commercial developers, and a unique bilingual identity.
Beautifully situated and known for its picturesque church on the hill, Beaumont began as a French Colony in 1895. Since the 1970s Beaumont has experienced phenomenal population growth. The family-oriented lifestyle and proximity to the Edmonton International Airport and booming Metropolitan region have led to a thriving housing industry. The Town has doubled in population over the last decade. In 2015 alone, 952 new residents chose to make Beaumont home. New housing starts continue to be strong coupled with a growing service sector. The result is a dynamic, vibrant community in which to live, work, play and invest.
Beaumont is in a position to accommodate future growth with newly-annexed land, enthusiastic entrepreneurs and a youthful population. Town Council’s focus continues to be on planning and ensuring the infrastructure is in place to handle future growth and ensure Beaumont continues to be a community of choice for future generations.
Reporting to Council, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), in cooperation with the Mayor and Council, the CAO will create and implement a vision for the Town in keeping up with the Strategic Plan. The CAO provides professional leadership and direction to the management team and staff of the Town of Beaumont and provides valued, unbiased and strategic advice to Council based on demonstrated municipal experience. Responsibilities include the development and implementation of policies and programs and the provision of effective stewardship, leadership, and communication to ensure the resources of the municipality are managed in a cost-effective and responsible manner.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:
Post-secondary degree, preferably in business, economics or public administration, and 10-15 years of progressive management experience, with a minimum of five years at a senior management level.
A demonstrated ability to build relationships and develop confidence is required.
Demonstrated experience
Management experience a municipal setting and experience working with elected officials and boards is a requirement.
with municipal structure, operations, knowledge of mixed rural/urban communities.
Knowledge and familiarity with the changes to the Municipal Government Act and their impact on the Town.
Participation in CAMA and/or membership or eligibility for the society of Local Government Managers considered an asset.
The ability to communicate in both official languages is an asset.
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Interested parties are requested to submit a personal resume to Anurag Shourie or Jeff Nixon, Davies Park, Executive Search Consultants. Electronic resumes to Edmonton@daviespark.com are preferred; however, faxes may be forwarded to (780) 426-2936. For further information, please call Davies Park at 780-420-9900.