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Posted on October 16, 2024 by Employer details Town of Lynn Lake
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*Chief Administrative Officer* *Town of Lynn Lake, Manitoba * *COMMUNITY* The Town of Lynn Lake is located approximately 1076 kilometers Northwest of Winnipeg. This community is nestled between beautiful boreal forest and countless pristine lakes. Amenities within the community include the K-12 West Lynn Heights School, Lynn Lake Hospital and Clinic, RCMP Headquarters and the Regional Conservation Office. This position will appeal particularly to those who enjoy northern living. What keeps people in Lynn Lake is its natural beauty and abundance of outdoor opportunities. Residents are minutes away from ice fishing during the winter via snowmobile, and minutes away from the best sportfishing the province has to offer in the summer. A network of trails exists for use by ATV, snowmobile, walking, of hiking. Opportunities abound for hunting, canoeing, and road accessible campgrounds with boat launches are nearby. Guided by a sense of adventure, Lynn Lake is a small yet diverse, close-knit yet welcoming community. More information can be found at www.lynnlake.ca. *THE OPPORTUNITY* Reporting to Council, the Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for the overall administrative management of the Town of Lynn Lake, including personnel, programs, and policies of the town to ensure the implementation of Council?s vision in an effective and efficient manner in accordance with Provincial Legislation and local by-laws. The successful incumbent will have exceptional operational skills coupled with the ability to actively pursue new opportunities while maintaining collaborative working relations with other communities in the region, to provide citizens with an affordable, safe, clean, and healthy environment. We are seeking a diplomatic and effective leader with well-developed management skills, strong financial acumen and a collaborative, open, honest, and direct interpersonal style. Individuals with municipal leadership experience or executive candidates with a proven track record running multi-disciplinary private or public sector organizations are encouraged to apply. This position offers a professional challenge and an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the continued success and growth of a progressive and energetic community as it enters the beginnings of gold mining operations with Alamos Gold. *GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES* *Administration* The CAO is the administrative head of the municipality and is responsible for overall administration including: * Meetings of Council ? preparing and organizing all meetings and public hearing agendas; recording the minutes of all municipal regular meetings, special meetings and public hearings; and providing council with sound advice on all aspects of municipal governance and legislative requirements. * By-laws ? ensuring all required by-laws and resolutions are in-place and up to date; preparing resolution and by-laws for the municipality, including the by-laws that require Ministerial, Public Utility Board, or Municipal Board approval (i.e. borrowing by-laws, local improvement and special service levy by-laws; public utility rate by-laws); ensuring the municipality?s procedural and organizational by-laws are in place and up to date. * The CAO is responsible for administration, financial management, and human resource management, * Implementing council priorities ? ensuring the policies, programs and services of the municipality are implemented; monitoring, evaluating and reporting back to council on the policies, programs and services of the municipality; answering all public requests, inquiries and/or complaints, and ensuring a high standard of customer service *Financial Management* Sound financial management is critical to the successful operation of the municipality. The duties of the CAO in this-regards are far reaching, including: · Preparing the annual financial plan ? presenting options for the annual financial plan for council?s consideration, includi- LocationLynn Lake, MB
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9489368387
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