About Us
Located and founded in Lethbridge, Alberta, the Oldman River Regional Services Commission (ORRSC) is a respected regional planning organization supporting municipalities across southern Alberta. For the past 70 years, the Oldman River Regional Services Commission (ORRSC) has provided a mix of professional municipal planning, mapping, geographical information system (GIS) and regional assessment review board services and advice to our 40 municipal members across Southern Alberta. We are proud to foster collaboration between municipalities, government partners, and institutions. ORRSC is a:
“Successful example of a shared not-for-profit municipal service.”
Alberta Municipal Affairs
Lethbridge is a flourishing city of just over 100,000 residents, whose economy has been largely tied to the agricultural industry, and has expanded into a thriving industrial, commercial, research, and technology hub in Southern Alberta. The Cities’ cultural vibrancy is enhanced by the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Polytechnic and numerous recreation opportunities including over 200 km of trails, three major museums and art galleries, and a variety of annual festivals and events for both sports and cultural fanatics. Being situated at the intersection of Highway 3, 4 and 5 we are perfectly located to explore the Canadian Rocky Mountains and the Canadian Badlands.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to lead our multi-disciplinary team and continue building strong relationships with our Board of Directors, member municipalities, and external stakeholders. This is a rare opportunity for a forward-thinking and personable leader to shape the future of a well-established organization in an evolving regional landscape.
Ideal Candidate
You are an approachable, confident leader who brings both strong operational management experience and the ability to inspire others. You balance decisiveness with collaboration, and you value accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement while respecting the long-standing history of the organization. You exemplify the following core qualities:
- Ambitious and proactive
- Personable and tactful communicator
- Strong delegator, with a strong awareness of current operations and projects
- Strategic and logical thinker
- Motivating and empowering team builder
- Committed advocate for ORRSC and regional partnerships.
Additional Details
- Salary & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience and qualifications
- Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (7.5 hours) Monday to Friday; Attendance at evening meetings as required based on assigned responsibilities and duties.
- Reporting: This position reports to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors but works closely with all positions within the organization.
- Professional Development: This position provides ongoing opportunities for professional development.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to Christopher Northcott, Chair at resumes@orrsc.com. We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted. This Position will remain open until Friday, August 15, 2025 at 4:00 pm or until a suitable candidate is selected. Resumes received will remain in confidence.