The Village of Tahsis is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) who will be a strong, hands-on leader with great administrative, interpersonal and communication skills and the proven determination to get the job done and bring about and continue positive changes within our Municipal Government.

In addition to the standard duties under the Community Charter and Local Government Act, the CAO will provide support to the Mayor and Council, direction to all Department management, and will be expected to take a hands-on approach to the management and delivery of some services.

Experience or skills in a variety of local government responsibilities are necessary such as planning, bylaw enforcement, strategic planning, and grant writing as would professional certification in local government management. The municipality requires a person with depth, enthusiasm, and maturity and capable of motivating staff and provide ongoing training and mentoring.

The successful candidate will have and established career in municipal government where they have demonstrated their ability to lead and manage an efficient and cost effective municipal administration, while building a relationship of trust to work collaboratively with Council, foster a staff culture that has high involvement, responsiveness, and accountability both internally and externally, and support, enhance, and facilitate the work of elected officials. Consideration will be given to those candidates who are currently serving in the Chief Finance Officer position who desire to move into the administrative role.

The Village of Tahsis has an excellent benefit package and the salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

If you are interested in the opportunity to live, work and play in Tahsis and a challenging opportunity with a progressive and fast paced municipal government, please forward your résumé, in confidence, with three references and salary expectations, no later than 4:00 pm September 10, 2015 titled “CAO Recruitment” to: