Job Type:
Executive Opportunities

Organization:
Town of Ponoka

Job Description:
Location Location! Ideally located along the thriving Calgary-Edmonton Corridor – one of the fastest growing markets in Canada, Ponoka is positioned for growth. Ponoka’s strong community lifestyle appeal and ideal location offers opportunities for all. The growing and dynamic community of Ponoka boasts a vibrant, rural lifestyle in the heart of central Alberta. Nestled in the picturesque and lush Battle River Valley, Ponoka is still one of Alberta’s ‘best kept secrets’. The Town of Ponoka is home to some 6,800+ residents and is a service hub for both the oil and gas industry and the agricultural sector. Ponoka also has an innovative and thriving manufacturing sector. Ponoka is also known for its leading edge mental health and brain injury centre. Ponoka is on the move and has something for everyone.

Recreation, culture, scenery, adherence to protecting sustainable practices and small town living are “keeping it real” for the next Chief Administrative Officer and their family.

The Town of Ponoka is pleased to accept executive applications that will be considered for the position of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to lead a municipal workforce and work within a growing community.

Executive Requirements:

This executive position reports to Mayor and Council who; through, executive recruitment will require the following competencies:
Serves as an advisor to council through reporting, recommendations and assessing the issues for decision.
Builds rapport with the public, council, the region and the administration staff team.
Maintains a strategic focus and assists Council with the development and implementation of long term strategic and operational plans.
Provides financial stewardship.
Administers advice and guidance to Council, Administration, Developers, new businesses and residents on Economic Development,
Planning and Development.
Provides stewardship of municipal resources and leadership of all staff teams and community boards and committees.
Provides policy development, Bylaw compliance and oversight, legal and contractual coordination and due diligence.
Is able to bond and build a relationship with the community.

Competencies and Qualifications:

The ability to negotiate, adapt, listen, and persuade through communication, and interpersonal leadership.
Comprehensive knowledge and experience regarding leadership and management of operations, practices, and administration.
A high level of ethical competence; strong analytical skills and manage complex financial processes.
A bachelor degree and 10 – 15 years of progressive management experience, with a minimum of 5 years at a senior management level.
The commitment to executive development, motivation and training for senior administration and all staffing levels.
Set goals based on an established vision.
Be assertive and decisive in decision-making.
The ability to take direction and synthesize it into action plans, operational plans, emergency plans, and community development and capacity building.

Wage will be negotiated via Delstan Innovations Group/The Werkz and the Town of Ponoka.

Please submit your cover letter and resume electronically outlining experience, education in key municipal functions, references, reasons for applying and salary expectations by 12:00 pm of the closing date to the undersigned.

Closing Date: December 11, 2015