Chief Administrative Officer

Town of Three Rivers (TOTR) • Town of Three Rivers, PE • Position Filled

The Town of Three Rivers (“TOTR”) is a town within Kings County in beautiful Prince Edward Island that was incorporated on September 28, 2018, through an amalgamation of seven municipalities and adjacent unincorporated areas. The Town of Three Rivers has continued to prosper and grow since its early days, and now its diverse communities thrive in their own unique ways, from tourism, culture and arts, agriculture, environmental engineering, hospitality and more, which makes Three Rivers the dynamic, flourishing town that it is today.

The Opportunity

Accountable to the Mayor and Council, the Chief Administrative Officer (“CAO”) is a senior management position responsible for the strategic leadership and efficient delivery of all the Town’s administrative and operational services.  The CAO provides highly effective advice, guidance and support to the Mayor and Council in developing and implementing policies and strategies that address the unique qualities and business growth needs of the Town.

Who You Are

As an ideal candidate, you will be strategic, principled and a collaborative leader with a proven track record of results and accomplishments in municipal government or a related business environment.  You have exceptional communication skills, political and financial acumen, and the ability to foster partnerships of diverse stakeholders while engaging and inspiring our employees and ensuring service excellence.  A key advisor to Council, you have the vision to develop and implement operational plans and ensure that coordination of services which align with, and support our strategic priorities.  You will work to promote the growth and development of the Town and ensure the effective utilization of resources while focusing on priorities established by Council.

Leading a talented team of employees, and working in a unionized environment, the ideal candidate will guide and inspire a dedicated workforce, fostering a workplace culture focused on service excellence, innovative thinking, and teamwork while positioning the Town as an employer of choice.  Drawing upon extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of public administration, you are guided by the Municipality Act in your role.  A degree in Public Administrative or equivalency (combined education and experience) is required.

The Town of Three Rivers is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; people with disabilities and all other equity deserving groups.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.