COUNTY OF ESSEX - CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Job at OMAA
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Department: Administration Location Essex, Ontario
Position type: Permanent, Full Time (40 Posting #: COE-37-22
hr/week)
Opening Date: December 20, 2022 Closing date: January 22, 2023
Who We Are:
The County of Essex is Canada’s warmest and southernmost County, surrounded on three sides
by water and blessed with unrivaled opportunities for boating, fishing, cycling, golfing, and other
recreational pursuits. One of Ontario’s best-kept secrets, the County offers an affordable mix of
urban and rural living with easy access to world-class amenities and schools. Windsor is our
major centre and we are located just minutes from downtown Detroit. The County offers a
competitive total rewards package including generous benefits, a generous vacation schedule,
and a work-life balance program.
In A Nutshell:
The County of Essex has an opening for a Chief Administrative Officer. Reporting directly to the
Warden and members of County Council, the CAO provides vision and leadership to the entire
organization. This is your opportunity to make a significant contribution to the community and
make a true difference.
- To be accountable for the overall administrative management of the Corporation of the
County of Essex by providing leadership to ensure effective, efficient, creative, and quality
management of the Corporation in accordance with County policy and relevant legislation
- To provide progressive advice and guidance to the Warden and County Council in the
necessary to make informed decisions, based on sound business practices
- To effectively direct the Senior Management Team in the administration and coordination
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ensures the effective utilization of the human, financial and physical resources of the
County of Essex
- To effectively communicate and interface with internal and external contacts such as the
• A proven leader who fosters a culture of collaboration, respect, and results
- University degree or equivalent in Business/Public Administration or equivalent. Graduate
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a senior executive position, preferably in the
- Proven ability to develop strategic solutions
- Demonstrated capacity for problem-solving, handling competing priorities/demands with
- Proven budgeting and financial management skills
- Excellent public speaking, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to
- Proven experience in managing and collaborating in a unionized environment
- Proven success in working with varied stakeholders in the public, political, and corporate
forums
What We Are Offering:
A competitive annual salary range of $194,090 to $238,292 is just the beginning. The benefit
package is second to none and the defined benefit plan of the Ontario Municipal Employees
Retirement System (O.M.E.R.S) is a pension system sought by many. Balancing your work and
personal life is part of the County culture and is supported by flexible working options and a
generous vacation schedule.
Note:
The County of Essex has implemented a Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy as a critical
and necessary step to ensure a safe and healthy workplace and a safe and healthy community.
As a condition of employment, all potential new hires will be required to provide proof of
compliance with the Policy upon acceptance of an offer of employment.
Application Process:
Qualified applicants are invited to apply by sending their resume and cover letter to
eholl@pesceassociates.com with COE-37-22 CAO in the subject line. Due to the
anticipated volume of applicants, only selected applicants will be contacted.
The County of Essex embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. We are
committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves.
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We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate needs under
human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please
let us know of any accommodations through eholl@pesceassociates.com. Information
received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be
made available in alternate formats upon request.
Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.
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