The MD of St. Paul Foundation is a provincially incorporated Management Body under the Alberta Housing Actand its associated regulations. The Foundation manages low-income housing and rental programs that provide essential housing options for seniors and low-income families with children.

Centrally located in St. Paul, Alberta, the Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of seven elected officials from theTown of St. Paul, theTown of Elk Pointand theCounty of St.Paul. The Foundation manages a broad range of provincially owned housing units in the region, including:

- Sunnyside Manor in St. Paul with 113 units.
- Heritage Lodge in Elk Point with 50 units.
- Heritage Homes in St. Paul, [New Build underway] 90 units.
- Buckingham House and Fort George Manor in Elk Point, with 31 units.
- Ashmont Aspen Grove Apartments and Mallaig Golden Homes in the County of St. Paul, with a total of 16 units.
- Three houses in Elk Point and one house in the County of St. Paul, for low-income families with children.

Through its housing portfolio and rent assistance programs, the Foundation supports seniors and low-income families throughout the region. Its two lodges operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the organization employs approximately 68 people. In the lodge setting, the Foundation provides accommodation, meals, programming, and related services, while Alberta Health Services provides health and homecare supports as applicable.

Mission:

To ensure that everyone has a home through partnerships by offering housing options for all and by providing supportive staff and services needed to sustain a dignified, healthy quality of life.

Vision:

Provide homes that ensure safe and supportive living to everyone.

The Opportunity





Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is accountable for the overall leadership, planning, reporting, budgeting, management, and administration of the Foundation. This is a broad, hands-on executive role that balances sound financial stewardship and regulatory compliance with people leadership, housing operations, asset management, resident and tenant services, and community relationships. The CAO’s work directly supports protected, dignified housing and quality of life for seniors and low-income families across the region. Key areas of accountability include:

- Legislation Compliance,
- Board Administration,
- Management Body Administration,
- Maintenance Administration,
- Tenant/Resident Administration,
- Human Resource Management,
- Project Management, and
- Leadership and Direction.

The CAO oversees all aspects of the organization’s daily operations and works closely with the management team, employees, tenants, residents, families, service partners, and the Board. The Foundation’s lodges operate 24/7, and the CAO is on call for emergencies as necessary.

Given the community-facing nature of the role, the successful candidate will be expected to reside in one of the participating municipalities.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a principled, collaborative,



and hands‑on leader with proven financial mangement experience, broad operational management experience, and a genuine commitment to respect and community-focused service.

As a trusted Board advisor, they can communicate financial and operational information clearly, assess risk, and support informed decision-making. The CAO brings relevant lived experience and knowledge of leading all primary aspects of an organization. Equally important, they understand the day‑to‑day realities of a lean, service-oriented organization, embrace continuous improvement of their staff and operations, and can balance long‑term planning with practical operational needs.

The CAO must be highly collaborative, visible, and community-focused, the ideal candidate is comfortable engaging with Board members, employees, tenants, residents, service partners, and the general public. They bring proven leadership skills and the ability to support managers, build trust, resolve issues constructively, and oversee operations with professionalism and empathy while fostering a respectful, accountable, and service‑oriented workplace culture.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

Legislation Compliance

- Understand and apply legislative requirements.
- Advise the Board of legislative requirements.
- Assist the Board in the development of government policies.
- Develop and implement operational policies and procedures.
- Conduct ongoing internal site reviews to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, accommodation standards, OH&S;, and operational policies and procedures.
- Prepare and forward all required reports and documents to the government.<

📌 Chief Administrative Officer (Saint Paul)
🏢 M.D. of St. Paul Foundation
📍 Saint Paul