The Town of Gravenhurst is a progressive urban/rural municipality located a 90 minute drive north of Toronto in the District Municipality of Muskoka, in the heart of Ontario’s cottage country. Known as the “Gateway to Muskoka”, the Town of Gravenhurst is home to 12,000 permanent year-round residents and a seasonal population of equal size, and offers access to many large lakes for boating and kayaking, including Lake Muskoka, Gull Lake and Kahshe Lake, and attractions such as the Gravenhurst Opera House, Muskoka Steamships, Muskoka Boat & Heritage Centre and extensive trail systems, golf courses, art galleries, festivals and museums that provide unique and unparalleled recreation, tourism, culinary, arts, culture and heritage opportunities, sights and sounds to residents and tourists year round.

Overview

Reporting to Mayor and Council, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) will ensure the delivery of progressive, practical and responsive services to Gravenhurst residents, businesses and visitors.  The CAO will contribute leadership, strategy, direction and enthusiasm to the organization and will work closely with the Mayor, Council, Senior Management team and community stakeholders to develop and implement a compelling vision and strategy, and establish targets and standards of performance and service.

We are seeking an energetic, motivated individual with superior leadership, communication, analytical, report writing, customer service skills and political intuition, who works well in an ever-changing environment. The CAO will plan, organize and direct the activities of the Town to ensure the implementation of the policies, goals and objectives of Council. The CAO will be a strong leader and mentor to staff and will be Council’s primary resource, providing strategic and tactical advice, reporting on administrative matters and administering all financial, legal, human resources, statutory and service responsibilities of the Town; ensuring compliance with all legislation, the occupational health and safety act, corporate policies and procedures, and providing residents, businesses and visitors with the best possible service experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive leadership experience in municipal government administration at a senior level.
University degree in Public/Business Administration, Finance or other professional discipline.
Exceptional communication skills and a track record of creativity and innovation.
Ability to work strategically and with influence at all levels of the organization, with Council, business and community groups and residents and at all levels of government.
Strong interest in being an active, contributing member of the Gravenhurst community