Located in the Niagara Region of Ontario, the Town of Lincoln, with a population of 24,000, is the ideal place to live, work, and play. It combines the best of a scenic rural lifestyle with great amenities, a vibrant mixed economy, and proximity to major centres and transportation routes.

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is the most senior administrative leader of the Town of Lincoln. Working closely with the elected Council, the CAO leads the municipal team in delivering responsive, client-centred services and ensuring a vibrant future for the Town.

Major responsibilities of the CAO include:

Responsibility to Council for the general management of the civic administration and the conduct of the business affairs of the Town of Lincoln
Provide leadership to the Town of Lincoln through an empowered and inspired senior management team. Through the delegation of authority to the senior team, provide the Town Council with strong direction and oversight in all areas of the Corporation.
With the senior management team, provide Town Council with a budget preparation protocol that allows Council to contribute early input in the budgeting process. This will assist Council in their budget approval process.
With the senior management team, develop a good relationship with the Mayor and members of Council of the Town of Lincoln, balancing the requirements of the Mayor with the requirements of individual members of Council.
Develop a good working relationship with community groups as well as understanding of the requirement to have council involved with specific approvals for community groups.

The ideal candidate for the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Lincoln will be a proven leader with extensive experience in the public sector and a deep understanding of municipal government. The candidate will have a strong track record as a manager who is able to motivate his/her team and find consensus in diverse points of view. He/she will be an effective communicator who is skilled in relationship-building. Established relationships with provincial governments and other key stakeholders is an asset. He/she will be a strategic, creative and innovative thinker.