Chief Administrative Officer ~ Closed
Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine
Come for the Outdoor Adventure and Stay for the Job
The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is pleased to announce they are searching for a skilled Chief Administrative Officer to join their dedicated team.
The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine
If awe-inspiring, natural scenery and breathtaking views is what you crave, then The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS) is your place. This area is renowned for its world-class fishing and outdoor adventure opportunities, including a ski hill, sledding, skating, heli-skiing, an 18-hole golf course, hiking, and mountain biking trails. The area offers quality advanced education opportunities with both the Coast Mountain College and a University of Northern BC satellite campus. There is also a well-developed arts and cultural community, recreation facilities and library. Terrace, where the role is located, is the regional retail and service hub for the northwestern portion of British Columbia. The opportunity for adventure is endless in any season. The Kitimat-Stikine region is the traditional homeland of the Tahltan, Nisga’a, Gitxsan, Wet’suwet’en, Tsimshian, and Haisla Nations. Spanning a geographic area of 110,000km² the RDKS is home to almost 40,000 people and includes the five incorporated municipalities of Terrace, Kitimat, Stewart, New Hazelton and the Village of Hazelton. Please visit www.rdks.bc.ca for more information.
Chief Administrative Officer
The RDKS is seeking an energetic leader to provide executive support and administrative leadership. As the ideal Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) you will provide expert executive guidance and ensure policies and direction approved by the Board are implemented. You will also develop operational and local initiatives and strategies on a wide range of undertakings that serve the community. You are the primary communicator between the executive Board and the administrative staff team and will ensure that direction from the Board through policy, bylaws, or resolutions to the Strategic Plan is carried out.
What Skills, Competencies and Experience Does the CAO Possess?
You bring experience in establishing and maintaining an administrative organizational structure to ensure maximum productivity and administrative effectiveness as well as the ability to develop and lead a cohesive management team with emphasis on teamwork, staff involvement, and sound communication practices. As an innovative leader and strong communicator, you will demonstrate and promote leadership skills in the management roles of delegation, communication, coordination and personal organization. You are a strong leader with extensive knowledge of the Local Government Act and Community Charter as well as municipal budgeting and finances. With your track record of success in strategic planning and community development you bring the ability to work collaboratively, cooperatively, and productively. You have the ability to motivate and manage your diverse team including recruitment, evaluation, and performance.
You have five years of progressive experience in senior local government management, preferably with previous CAO experience.
You have graduated from an accredited post-secondary institution with a degree or diploma in Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related discipline or have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. A valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel to a variety of Regional District locations and other meetings within the province is required. This role requires a results-oriented individual with exceptional communication skills. You must be interested in building strong reciprocal relationships throughout the Regional District especially with the local First Nation communities.
How Can I Apply?
If you possess a strong strategic orientation, can lead change, think innovatively, possess political acuity, and have an exceptional understanding of governance, we’d like to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to serve the population, be engaged in meaningful work, earn competitive compensation and live in a spectacular community with abundant natural beauty, outdoor activities, and community services.
If this sounds like the position for you, we would love to hear from you. Please respond with a résumé and covering letter outlining why you are interested in this position to: hello@praxisrecruitment.ca no later than 4:00 pm on November 30, 2021.
Praxis Recruitment is a Recruitment Firm located on the Sunshine Coast (the traditional and unceded homelands of the shíshálh and Skwxwú7mesh Nations) in beautiful British Columbia. We provide exceptional customer service and operate with the highest level of respect to our clients and applicants.
