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The City Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer, providing strategic leadership & ensuring effective, efficient, & transparent delivery of municipal services. Reporting directly to City Council, the City Manager implements Councils Strategic Plan, translates direction into organizational action, strengthens corporate culture, & ensures compliance with legislation. The role demands a strategic, politically astute, & collaborative leader able to navigate complex municipal environments and drive continuous improvement.
Key duties include serving as Councils primary administrative liaison; ensuring operational alignment with Councils goals; & providing balanced, timely information to support governance. The City Manager leads all operations, oversees coordinated planning, sets performance expectations for senior leadership, & promotes datainformed decisionmaking and modern business practices. They ensure fiscal accountability through oversight of budgeting, longterm financial & capital planning, asset management, & responsible resource allocation.
The City Manager builds strong relationships with residents, businesses, Indigenous communities, other governments, and regional partners; supports economic development; represents the City in broader forums; & promotes transparent public engagement. Organizational leadership includes fostering an inclusive, highperformance workplace, supporting collaboration, leading workforce & succession planning, & mentoring the Executive Team. The role also ensures legislative compliance, oversees policy development, & maintains strong governance systems.
Core competencies include collaboration, transparency, strategic thinking, political acuity, operational excellence, & change leadership. Qualif. include a relevant degree (masters preferred), at least 10 years of progressive senior or municipal management experience, strong communication and relationship-building skills, & demonstrated experience in strategic planning.