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Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Town of Biggar

The Town of Biggar is a dynamic, progressive community seeking a CAO that will continue to drive growth, foster community pride, and provide strong leadership. Biggar is a full service community with a population of 2,200 that has two schools, a college, health centre and a plethora of community groups and recreational facilities all of which provide an amazing quality of life for residents.

Biggar is in the midst of a Revitalization Project focusing on Main Street with the final two phases planned for 2024. As a recipient of several recent awards, including a Saskatchewan Municipal Award, SEDA’s Community Project Award, and a Saskatchewan Waste Minimization Award, Biggar has positioned themselves as a municipal leader in the province.

The ideal candidate will have experience with municipal governance practices, human resources and hold an Urban Standard Certificate in Local Government. In addition, the CAO will work cooperatively with Council, staff and external organizations to further Biggar’s success through asset management, infrastructure improvements, and partnerships.

This is a full time position with office hours Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. The Town of Biggar provides a competitive salary reflective of individual experience and education, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, wellness, and pension plan. To view the full job description, please visit: www.townofbiggar.com. 

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their cover letter, resume and salary expectations by 4 pm on November 6, 2023 to:

Biggar Town Council

Box 489

Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

or

cao@townofbiggar.com. 

All applications will be kept confidential. The Town of Biggar thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Duties & Responsibilities: 

1. Perform the duties and exercise the powers and functions that are assigned by the Municipalities Act, any other acts, this policy or any other bylaw or resolution of Council
2. Act as the returning officer for all municipal elections under The Local Government Elections Act
3. Ensure that the policies and programs of the municipality are implemented
4. Advise, inform and make recommendations to council on the:

i)    operations and affairs of the municipality

ii)   policies and programs of the municipality

iii)  the financial position of the municipality

5. Supervise all operations of the municipality
6. Directs the development of budgets and establishment of financial controls; works with the Assistant Administrator in coordinating budget information; assists department heads in preparing their budget estimates; submits the annual budget to council. Monitors and controls spending within program the budgets established by council
7. Manage routine expenditures on a daily basis until the annual budget is adopted by council
8. Purchase goods, services or work according to the Town’s Purchasing policy
9. Call for tenders
10. Conduct negotiations for land purchases, annexations, etc
11. Attend Town council and regular committee meetings and other meetings as council directs
12. Chairs all meetings of the management team
13. Manage the Planning and Development Act
14. Monitor the preparation and submission of school liability statements
15. Manage Town-owned property
16. Apply for grants
17. Identify insurance needs
18. Enforce tax collection procedures
19. Gather information for meetings
20. Present reports at meetings
21. Introduce delegates at meetings
22. Act as the Town’s Human Resource Officer utilizing established personnel policies, collective agreements and budget guidelines to administer the development, appointment, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal of staff
23. Coordinates the prompt and proper handling of all requests, inquiries or complaints by the public
24. Continuing professional growth by participating in continuing education courses, professional conventions, and networking with other administrators
25. All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

The Chief Administrative Officer shall have or be willing to obtain the following:

1.  Must be qualified as required by the Municipalities Act
2. Five years related experience working with various levels of government and community organizations
3. Ability to manage and direct staff
4. Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
5. Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction, as well as part of a team environment.
6. Demonstrate cooperative attitude with management, staff, partners and residents
7. Must be bondable
8. Have superior written and oral communication skills
9. Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
10. OH&S Level 1, 2, Supervision and Safety
11. First Aid and CPR
12. Completion of all MLDP Modules (6)
13. Board of Revision training
14. Completion of the SEDA Modules (4)