New Job Chief Administrative Officer In British Columbia

Chief Administrative Officer, City of Salmon Arm, British Columbia

The Place - A Small City with Big Ideas

Welcome to Salmon Arm, a city of 20,000 where a combination of beauty and forward thinking attracts explorers, entrepreneurs and families of all ages. A place that’s open to innovative ways to do more, live more and make more of a difference.

Ranked #1 place to live in British Columbia and #6 in Canada (2019, Maclean’s Magazine), Salmon Arm, on the traditional territory of the Secwepemc people, is half way between Calgary and Vancouver on the shores of Shuswap Lake and offers authentic community, vibrant lifestyle and a thriving economy.

The Position - A Professional Opportunity to Join a Dynamic Team

As Chief Administrative Officer, you will provide positive and creative leadership guided by your passion for good governance, sustainable service delivery, inclusive team building and genuine community engagement. You demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills while leading in a complex environment.

As the lead advisor to Mayor and Council, you will offer high level vision to develop and implement operational plans ensuring the coordination of services that are aligned to support strategic priorities. You will recommend policies, plans, and programs that are innovative, accountable, and fiscally sound. You will mitigate risk while not fearing positive change. You will work to enhance the growth and development of Salmon Arm while ensuring the effective utilization of resources that reflect our Official Community Plan. You will seize challenges as opportunities, create and maintain a positive culture and champion the commitment, experience and expertise of our dedicated team.

A complete job package including the job description is available on the City’s website at: www.salmonarm.ca