The strategic leadership of the director is vital to the development and coordination of community safety for our community. The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree or diploma (i.e. Business Administration, Local Government Administration, etc.) supplemented with extensive management and/or leadership training.
- An CLGM designation is an asset.
- Enrollment or completion of the National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration Program is desired.
- Five years of administrative leadership experience at a senior municipal government level.
- Emergency Management and Municipal Safety Certificates are an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas, project, and process concepts, both orally and in writing, with ease and clarity Embraces a progressive leadership style within an environment conducive to individual employee development, team achievement, department productivity, and professionalism.
- Ability to effectively build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders (vendors, citizens, other orders of government, and business community).
- Proven leadership and strategic planning ability with demonstrated understanding and effectiveness in managing and optimizing a professional team.
The Town of Whitecourt offers a progressive working environment, a comprehensive benefit plan, and Local Authorities Pension Plan.
Please submit your application to the address listed below. Priority will be given to applications received by 12 noon on Friday, March 4, 2022 however, the competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
TOWN OF WHITECOURT
Attn: HR/Payroll Clerk
Re: Job # 22-014
Box 509, 5004-52 Ave.
Whitecourt, AB T7S 1N6
Fax: 780-778-5179
Email:
hr@whitecourt.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted further.