Exceptional Leadership Opportunity (CAO) Qualifications Certificate in Manitoba Municipal Administration
(CMMA), or equivalent municipal administration
education and experience.
Certification, diploma, or degree in Business
Administration, Management, Human Resources,
Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
Municipal management and senior leadership
experience.
Experience working effectively with elected
officials, boards, committees, and councils.
Experience in financial planning, municipal
budgeting, and financial oversight.
Experience managing employees in a unionized
environment would be considered an asset.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and
skills.
Sound judgment, professionalism, integrity,
and discretion.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage
organizational and community change.
Working knowledge of municipal administration,
legislation, governance, and municipal law.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to
manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to build productive working relationships
with Council, employees, residents, businesses,
community organizations, First Nations, neigh-
bouring municipalities, and other levels of
government.
A collaborative and solutions-focused approach
to municipal leadership.
Key Responsibilities Reporting directly to Mayor and Council, the Chief
Administrative Officer is responsible for:
Providing overall leadership and senior manage-
ment for the Town’s municipal operations and
departments.
Providing professional, strategic, and
well-informed recommendations to Mayor




and Council.
Implementing the direction, policies, bylaws,
resolutions, and decisions of Council.
Ensuring municipal operations comply with
applicable legislation, policies, bylaws,
agreements, and regulatory requirements.
budgeting, administration, and accountability.
Providing leadership in human resources
and labour relations within a unionized
Supporting and developing the Town’s
management team and employees.
Attending Council and Committee meetings
and ensuring Council receives the information
required to make informed decisions.
Building effective relationships with residents,
community organizations, businesses,
neighbouring municipalities, First Nations,
and provincial and federal governments.
Supporting long-term strategic planning and
the continued growth and development of
the Town of Swan River.
A complete job description is available upon
request.
Compensation The Town of Swan River offers a competitive
compensation and benefits package. Salary will
be commensurate with the successful candidate’s
qualifications and experience.
Work schedule and other employment terms may
be negotiated with the successful candidate.
The Town of Swan River is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking
municipal leader to serve as its Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated skilled
to provide leadership to a multi-department municipal organization
and work collaboratively with Mayor and Council, employees,
community partners, residents, and other levels of government.

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