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Deputy CAO

Posted on: Nov 6, 2026

Posted by: Town of Peace River

Summary

The Town of Peace River is looking for an experienced municipal leader to join our senior leadership team in the new position of Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (Deputy CAO).

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of municipal governance, community development and organizational leadership. Working closely with the CAO, Council and the senior leadership team, you will help guide municipal priorities, help to strengthen effective governance practices and support the effective delivery of municipal services.

As Deputy CAO, you will provide leadership and oversight of Legislative Services, Economic Development, Communications and Records Management. You will play an important role in advancing Council’s strategic priorities, building relationships with community and regional partners, and ensuring the organization continues to move forward.

If you are someone who can see the big picture, navigate the complexities of municipal government and bring people together to get things done, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

Located in northwestern Alberta, the Town of Peace River is a vibrant northern community of approximately 7,000 residents. As a regional hub, Peace River offers a unique combination of small-town connections, big opportunities and beautiful northern Alberta surroundings.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the CAO and Council: Act as a strategic advisor and key partner to the CAO, participate in senior leadership decisions and act on behalf of the CAO, within delegated authority, when required.

Overseeing Legislative Services: Provide leadership in municipal governance, bylaws, policies, elections, Council processes and legislative compliance under the Municipal Government Act.

Supporting Governance and Privacy: Serve as the Town’s Access and Privacy Coordinator, overseeing access requests, privacy matters and the Town’s
Privacy Management Program.

Leading People and Performance: Provide direction and supervision to assigned departments.

Building Relationships: Represent the Town at meetings, conferences, community events and intergovernmental discussions, building partnerships
that support municipal priorities.

Requirements

A post-secondary degree or diploma in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Local Government Administration, Communications, Economic Development or a related discipline.
At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government, public administration or a related environment.
Demonstrated experience in legislative services, governance, municipal administration or a comparable public-sector environment.
Experience supervising staff and managing multiple functional areas.
A strong understanding of Alberta’s Municipal Government Act, municipal governance and legislative processes.
Knowledge of records management, privacy and access-to-information legislation and practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and provide practical recommendations.
Strong political acumen and the ability to work effectively with elected officials, senior administration and diverse
stakeholders.
Exceptional relationship-building, problem-solving, organizational and decision-making skills.
The ability to manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$135,000 - $155,000

Closing Date

November 30, 2026

Posting ID: 40861