Managing Director – Public Services

The leadership impact you’ll make

• Set a clear, compelling vision for Public Services that aligns Council direction, corporate priorities and evolving community needs.
• Lead an integrated portfolio through the Fire Chief and Director of Fire and Emergency Services, Director of Community Development, and Director of Parks and Recreation, enabling strong performance across diverse services and teams.
• Advance service excellence by connecting strategy, operations, financial stewardship, risk management and performance measurement.
• Build confidence with City Council, employees, community partners and residents through transparent advice, sound judgement and consistent follow-through.
• Champion a respectful, accountable and achievement-oriented culture where leaders and employees can contribute at their full potential.
• Strengthen collaboration across the organization so municipal services are planned and delivered as one coordinated system.

What you bring

• Enterprise perspective: You see the connections between community outcomes, Council priorities, organizational capacity and long-term sustainability.
• Public-sector leadership: You understand the dynamics of municipal government and can navigate governance, legislation, bylaws, policy and public accountability.
• Political acuity and diplomacy: You build trust, surface issues early and provide clear, balanced advice in complex and high-profile environments.
• Collaborative influence: You create alignment across diverse interests, build consensus and sustain productive relationships with internal and external partners.
• Leadership presence: You communicate with clarity, make thoughtful decisions, delegate effectively and remain steady as priorities evolve.
• Integrity and care: You model accountability, respect and sound judgement while supporting employee wellbeing and organizational resilience.