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Town of Oyen, AB Seeks Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
As the CAO, you will:
• Provide strategic, ethical, and collaborative leadership to the Council and the organization.
• Lead and support through coaching, mentorship, and staff development.
• Ensure sound financial stewardship and effective management of public monies and resources.
• Drive strategic planning, economic development, and organizational evolution.
• Build and strengthen local, regional, provincial, and federal partnerships and external stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with Alberta’s Municipal Government Act (MGA) and related legislation, bylaws, etc.
• Be a visible community leader, making a meaningful difference in residents’ lives.
You are a confident, politically astute municipal executive with:
• Senior leadership experience in local government collaborating with elected officials, staff, regional partners, Indigenous groups, and stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in fiscally restrained environments.
• A solid understanding of Alberta’s municipal legislative framework.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and conflict-management skills.
• A strategic yet practical mindset with a focus on results.
• Exposure to economic development, land development, and land-use planning.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.
• A collaborative leadership style suited to a small, rural community environment.
You will possess:
• Post-secondary education in public administration, business, or a related field.
• A CLGM designation is considered an asset.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive senior leadership experience in local government.
For further information please visit our website, or contact:
James Davies Managing Director DCG Executive Search Services Ltd.
(780) 758-9796
james@daviescg.com
Expires: February 9, 2026
