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Chief Administrative Officer

administration & support business & economic development
Location: Westlock County, AB
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.westlockcounty.com
Type: full-time
Posted On: Jun 26, 2025
Closing Date: Jul 25, 2025

 
COUNTY OF WESTLOCK, AB
 
 
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO)
 
A wonderful opportunity has opened up for a qualified CAO to demonstrate innovative management in the County of Westlock, Alberta (Population 7,800).
 
Westlock County, located in a beautiful region of lakes, forests and open country, less than an hour’s drive north of the exciting City of Edmonton, is one of the most desirable settings imaginable. Many outdoor activities are close by. They include fishing, hiking, hunting, snowmobiling, swimming in the many lakes and exploring the endless outdoors. This 4 season climate will keep everyone fit and happy.
 
All amenities are available such as a full range of medical facilities, health care centre, public and separate schools K-12, an aquatic centre, arena, fitness centre, outdoor sports fields and a ski hill. The County has a background in farming, ranching, oil and gas. You will enjoy living in this special place of friendly people. The real estate choices are fabulous and very reasonable.
 
For further information on any of the above go to: www.westlockcounty.com or www.westlock.ca.
 
The energetic and open minded Reeve and Council of the County wish to explore new ways of offering services to the taxpayer – they are looking for a Manager from either the public or private sector with a demonstrated track record of lean, efficient, responsive leadership. They are looking for good value for money spent. They are open to new ways of operating.
 
If you have natural mentoring ability and skills to nurture and inspire staff, super communication skills (both written and spoken), and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with the municipal, provincial, and federal level you should be interested in discussing this position with us.
 
Come create a new paradigm with us.
 
The previous salary for this position has been raised from the former range of $140 000 - $160 000; it is now $160 000 - $180 000.
 
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity plus an information package of job description, benefits, and organization chart please contact the Consultant as follows:
 
Jim Craven
James R. Craven and Associates Ltd.
250-744-9455
 
This competition closes on the 25th of July, 2016, at 5:00 pm.