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Chief Administrative Officer
Moncton, NB
Leading “A City That Inspires” in a time of unprecedented growth
As Canada’s only officially bilingual city, Moncton is committed to advancing the bilingual experience, in everything that it does which includes providing its services in both English and French. The City of Moncton is the largest city in New Brunswick and serves as a major economic, educational, and cultural hub for the region. With a population size of over 80,000, Moncton is experiencing significant growth, and is now a part of the fastest growing Census Metropolitan Area in Canada. Moncton is vibrant and culturally diverse, offering a combination of urban amenities and natural beauty. The city benefits from excellent transportation infrastructure and connectivity to nearby provinces and the northeastern United States. Moncton’s diverse economy, encompassing industries like manufacturing, technology, finance, and healthcare, attracts businesses seeking opportunities for growth and collaboration. Moncton embraces its bilingual and multicultural heritage, celebrating its Acadian roots and fostering an inclusive community. It boasts a thriving arts and cultural scene, with galleries, theatres, and music venues showcasing local and international talent. This creative atmosphere contributes to a vibrant and culturally rich experience for residents and visitors alike. With its connectivity, diverse industries, natural beauty, and vibrant arts scene, Moncton offers a unique and appealing environment for businesses and individuals seeking a thriving and inclusive community.
Reporting to the Mayor and City Council through the Mayor, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is the senior executive responsible for overseeing and managing all administrative and operational aspects of the City of Moncton. The CAO provides strategic leadership, guidance, and support to elected officials, department heads, and staff to achieve the municipality’s goals and objectives. The CAO is accountable for operational excellence and that daily operations satisfy the by-laws and policies established by the governing body and they achieve the objectives set by the Mayor and City Council. The CAO is an engaged participant in all meetings of Council and Committees and keeps Council informed of the status of municipal programs and activities. Ensuring that operations are conducted in a fair and equitable manner, the CAO reports to Council on the concerns of residents and the financial status of the Corporation, directs the efficient and cost-effective operation of all functions and services, ultimately responsible for the implementation of a capital and operating budget of approximately $330M (2023).
The CAO is an enthusiastic champion for the city. An exceptional communicator, the CAO prioritizes meaningful community engagement. They are an experienced, progressive, and inclusive leader with a significant opportunity and platform to lead and navigate through the city’s current period of unprecedented growth, and to advance the impact that Moncton has in attracting, serving, and retaining existing and new diverse communities. Authentic and genuine in all interactions, the CAO is adept at building strong trusted relationships and fostering a positive culture where individuals and teams are empowered and strive for organizational excellence. The successful candidate is comfortable in a high-profile role and have a track record of excelling through growth and increasing complexity, galvanizing the community to come together with a shared purpose.
The ideal candidate has a post-secondary graduate level degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent education and experience with at least 10 years of executive leadership experience and an accomplished track record of leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Experience working in public sector senior leadership is an asset, as is experience working with or in a unionized workforce. Working knowledge of both English and French is a definite asset. They possess solid financial acumen and a continuous improvement, results-oriented mindset. The CAO has a demonstrated commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion and an innate ability to cultivate strong relationships and stakeholder alignment in a diverse and dynamic ecosystem.
To learn more about The City of Moncton visit : www.moncton.ca
Royer Thompson is committed to presenting a diverse and inclusive roster of candidates to our clients. We welcome and encourage applications from the following under-represented groups: Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and persons of a minoritized sexual orientation and/or gender identity. If you are a member of one of these under-represented groups, we invite you to self-identify on your cover letter or resume. Additionally, we provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].
Please submit your resume and interest online by clicking “Apply.” For further information about this opportunity, please contact Greg Dickie ([email protected]) or Dominique Roche ([email protected]) in confidence at 902-422-2099.
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