Destinationone Consulting | Direct PlacementAssistant City ManagerLower Mainland, Canada | Posted on 09/26/2026destinationone Consulting has been retained by the City of Maple Ridge to recruit an accomplished and strategic Assistant City Manager.This executive leadership opportunity presents a rare chance for a seasoned municipal leader to play a pivotal role in supporting the City Manager and executive leadership team in advancing the City’s strategic priorities, operational excellence, organizational transformation, and long term community growth. As one of British Columbia’s fastest growing municipalities, the City of Maple Ridge continues to make significant investments in infrastructure, community development, public service delivery, and sustainable growth, creating an exciting environment for forward thinking leadership and meaningful impact.In this dynamicand high-impact role, the Assistant City Manager will serve as the City Manager ’s primary internal second-in-command, helping drive corporate strategyexecution, cross-departmental coordination, and enterprise-wide initiativesthat support Council priorities and the organization’s long-term vision.Working closelywith the City Manager and senior leadership team, the successful candidate willhelp ensure alignment across departments, strengthen organizational leadershipcapacity, and support the effective delivery of municipal services to a growingand diverse community.This role formspartof the municipality’slong-term leadership succession planning,offering the opportunity for the successful candidate to progressively expandresponsibilities while contributing to the continuity of executive leadershipwithin the organization.The OpportunityReportingdirectly to the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager is a seniorexecutive responsible for supporting enterprise-wide leadership and ensuringthat Council-approved priorities, corporate objectives, and organizationalinitiatives are executed effectively.The Assistant City Manager works across the organization to coordinate strategic initiatives,remove operational barriers, and ensure that departments are aligned with themunicipality’s strategic plan, corporate priorities, and service deliveryexpectations.The role alsosupports the City Manager in maintaining strong relationships with Mayor and Council through coordinated briefings, committee participation, and thedelivery of high-quality information to support effective decision-making.This positionplays a critical role in strengthening organizational leadership, operationalexecution, and strategic coordination across the municipality.Key ResponsibilitiesExecutive Leadership and Corporate CoordinationSupportsenior leadership across the municipality on behalf of the City Manager,supporting the coordination and advancement of corporate priorities andinitiatives.Identifyand advance key initiatives that require cross-departmental coordination andstrategic alignment.Supportthe City Manager in providing leadership oversight, coaching, and direction toteam members as assigned.Strengthenorganizational leadership capacity through mentorship,



leadership development,and succession planning initiatives.Strategic Planning and Enterprise PerformanceSupportthe development and execution of the municipality’s Strategic Plan andcorporate business planning processes.Supportenterpriseperformance management and multi-year business planning, ensuring alignmentbetween strategic priorities, departmental work plans, and measurable outcomes.Leador sponsor enterprise-wide initiatives such as service reviews, organizationaltransformation projects, and process improvement efforts.Monitorprogress of corporate initiatives and support corrective action where requiredto maintain alignment with Council priorities.Council Relations and Governance SupportSupportthe City Manager in maintaining effective communication with Mayor and Councilon operational and strategic matters.Providedelegated Council briefings and support Council committees or commissions asrequired.Integrateinformation from multiple departments into clear briefing materials andrecommendations to support informed Council decision-making.Attend Council meetings and committees as delegated to present staff reports, respondto questions, and coordinate follow-up.Coordinatecorporate responses to Council direction by assigning actions acrossdepartments and monitoring progress.Operational Leadership and Risk ManagementThroughcollaboration with senior leadership, ensure that municipal operations areimplemented in accordance with Council policies and approved budgets.Identifyemerging operational risks, strategic issues, and cross-departmental challengesand elevate appropriately.Lead/support corporate problem-solving on complex files with organization-wide impact,ensuring decisions reflect a corporate perspective.Organizational Communication and AlignmentMaintaina strong internal communication environment so leaders and staff clearlyunderstand corporate priorities and organizational decisions.Fostercollaboration across departments to ensure coordinated service delivery andorganizational alignment.Executive Leadership ContinuityActfor the City Manager when delegated to ensure continuity of executiveleadership and organizational decision-making.External RepresentationRepresentthe municipality externally as delegated by the City Manager in meetings withother levels of government, regional partners, agencies, and communitystakeholders.Maintainstrong relationships with key stakeholders to support collaboration andalignment with municipal priorities.RequirementsIdeal Candidate ProfileThe idealcandidate is acollaborative and strategic municipal leaderwhobrings strong political acumen, business judgment, and the ability to navigatecomplex organizational environments.They are atrusted advisor capable of balancing competing priorities while maintaining acorporate perspective that aligns resources, risks,



and strategic objectivesacross the organization.Thesuccessful candidate will demonstrate:strong municipal governance knowledgethe ability to build alignment acrossdepartments and stakeholdersexperience advising senior elected officials andexecutive leadersoutstanding communication, briefing, andpresentation skillsthe ability to lead complex initiatives anddrive organizational changeCore Leadership CapabilitiesBusiness and Financial AcumenThe successfulcandidate will demonstrate strong commercial thinking and operationaldiscipline, approaching municipal leadership with the strategic focus andfinancial accountability of a well-run organization.Experiencesupporting executive-level decision-making related to budgeting, capitalplanning, and fiscal oversight is essential.Economic Development and Growth AwarenessExperiencesupporting initiatives related to:economicgrowthinvestmentattractionlanddevelopmentLand Development and Infrastructure Awarenessdevelopmentprocessesinfrastructureplanninggrowthmanagement strategiesOperational LeadershipThesuccessful candidate must demonstrate the ability to:removeorganizational barriersmobilizeteams to achieve resultsPeople LeadershipThe rolerequires exceptional leadership capability including:supporting senior leadersbuildingstrong internal relationshipsachievingresults through collaborationGovernanceand Legislative AwarenessThe successfulcandidate must demonstrate a robust understanding of British Columbia’smunicipal legislative and governance framework, including legislation such asthe Community Charter, Local Government Act, and related public sectorgovernance practices.Cultural FitThe executiveleadership team operates within acollaborative and close-knitenvironmentthat values trust, humility, and professionalism.Thesuccessful candidate must demonstrate:humilitystrong interpersonal awarenessprofessionalism and respect for othersThe idealleader is someone who builds trust easily and focuses onresults,collaboration, and long-term impact rather than personal recognition.Required QualificationsMaster’sdegree preferred in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, or a related disciplineMinimum10+years of progressively senior leadership experiencein a complexpublic-sector environment, with municipal experience strongly preferredDemonstratedsuccess in corporate strategy execution, cross-departmental leadership, andexecutive-level advisory rolesStrongunderstanding of British Columbia municipal governance and legislativeframeworksValiddriver’s licenseCompensationThe anticipatedcompensation for this executive leadership role isup to approximately $208,000- $275,000 annually, along with comprehensive municipal executive benefits (depending on the band).Aboutdestinationone Consultingdestinationone Consulting is a North America based strategic recruitment, executive search,and HR advisory firm serving purpose-led organizations across high-impactindustries. Our sector expertise spans Clean Tech, Education and Ed Tech, Healthand Med Tech, Healthcare and Wellness, Government (Municipal, State, and Federal), Non Profit, Sustainability and other public sector domains.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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