Current Job Postings Are Listed Below
About OMAA's Job Board
If you are looking to get your CAO or Senior Staff vacant position in front of over half of Ontario's CAOs you've come to the right place.
By using one of OMAA's Job recruitment services, you can be assured of reaching a targeted audience with the municipal government leadership skills and expertise you require.
OMAA's Job Posting/Recruitment Services
For one low price of $300, OMAA offers a new consolidated Job Ad promotion services which includes the following:
- Your Job Ad posted on the OMAA website for up to two months (Note: the posting is available not just to members but anyone else visiting the OMAA website.
- Due to a recent partnership with muniSERV, your Job Ad will also be posted on the muniSERV website for the same period of time for cross Canada exposure.
- An individual email distribution to all OMAA Members will also be undertaken attaching a copy of the Job Ad.
How To Request a Posting/Distribution
Contact the OMAA Executive Director to submit a Word or PDF version of your Job Ad and to coordinate a date for website posting and/or Member message.
Typically a website posting and/or email distribution to the membership can be done within 24 to 48 hours of the request.
An invoice will be subsequently sent back. Payment can be made by mailing a cheque made payable to "The Ontario Municipal Administrators' Association" to the OMAA offices at 14 Caledonia Terrace, Goderich, Ontario, N7A 2M8.
Got questions? Contact Maureen at the email noted above or 855 833 OMAA(6622)
CURRENT JOB POSTINGS
LAMBTON COUNTY - GENERAL MANAGER, FINANCE, FACILITIES & COURT SERVICES/COUNTY TREASURER
The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The GM is the senior management position within the Finance, Facilities and Court Services Division. The GM advocates on behalf of the County and its Area Municipalities with the Provincial Government regarding funding, assessment and financial reporting. The incumbent acts as a community leader for mandated activities and services within the scope of the division’s portfolio. The position provides corporate leadership to the entire County through strategic planning, project initiatives, budgeting and overall service delivery planning and evaluation. The incumbent builds external networks, alliances and partnerships to create vision and influence results that enhance the quality of life for citizens, communities and stakeholders in Lambton, ensuring compliance with relevant County of Lambton policy and procedures, legislation, and provincial directives.
Closing Date: Apply online by midnight August 4, 2019
TOWN OF ERIN - DIRECTOR OF INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
CLOSED
Reporting directly to the Town’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Director of Infrastructure Services is responsible for the overall direction, management and administration of departmental units associated with Engineering, Roads, and Parks and Recreation in addition to overseeing the outsourced water services which reside with the Ontario Clean Water Agency. As a member of the Town’s Leadership Team, the incumbent will be responsible for the leadership of the aforementioned areas of business including the delivery, development and maintenance of municipal systems. The incumbent will also help develop, manage and support strategies, plans, budget coordination, asset management planning, needs assessments. The incumbent is also responsible for performing statutory duties under the Ontario Municipal Act, Drainage Act, Public Utilities Act, Highway Traffic Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Water Resources Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Council policies; and to provide procedural advice and assistance to Council.
Application Deadline: Friday, July 5th, at 4:00pm
METROLINX - MUNICIPAL PROGRAM SPONSOR
CLOSED
Our Sponsor Office, within the Planning and Design Business Unit, is seeking a Municipal Program Sponsor. The Sponsor is a unique role that works collaboratively across the organization to ensure that project benefits are defined, appropriate approvals are secured, a capable delivery team is assigned to the work, and the project is well governed with appropriate budget, schedule and risk oversight. Sponsors are the ‘guiding minds’ of a project, providing assurance to the organization across the full project lifecycle that the delivered project can realize the targeted benefits. Reporting to the Principal Sponsor, the Municipal Program Sponsor is a dynamic and conscientious leader that ensures that we have effective strategy for working with our key municipal partners on high profile and politically sensitive projects to ensure positive business outcomes for the organization. This includes putting effective governance in place, leading and advising on commercial agreements with municipalities, municipal service providers and the Province, supporting the CEO and Chief Planning Officer at senior-level committees, and taking the big picture view on the various interfaces with each municipal partner. The Municipal Program Sponsor will build and leverage strong relationships with government partners. As such, the Municipal Program Sponsor plays a pivotal role in advising teams on strategy and the path to approval and endorsement to keep our projects moving forward effectively.
Deadline for Applications: June 30th, 2019.
METROLINX - SPONSOR (SENIOR MANAGERS)
CLOSED
Our Sponsor Office, within the Planning and Design Business Unit, is seeking Sponsors at the Senior Manager level for multiple areas in the Sponsor Office including New Stations, Rapid Transit, Early Works Sponsor Programs. Reporting to the Program Sponsors, the Sponsors are part of a multi-disciplinary project team implementing the day-to-day management of high profile and politically sensitive projects to ensure that investment decisions are in line with corporate strategy and committed outcomes are delivered. The Sponsor is a unique role that works collaboratively across the organization to ensure that project benefits are defined, appropriate approvals are secured, a capable delivery team is assigned to the work, and the project is well governed with appropriate budget, schedule and risk oversight. Sponsors are the ‘guiding minds’ of a project, providing assurance to the organization across the full project lifecycle that the delivered project can realize the targeted benefits. The Sponsor Office makes sure the Client gets the benefits and requirements that they funded.
Deadline for Applications: June 30th, 2019.
TOWN OF GREATER NAPANEE - GENERAL MANAGER OF FINANCIAL SERVICES/TREASURER
CLOSED
The Town of Greater Napanee is an urban/rural municipality with a population of approximately 16,000 with a diverse residential, commercial and industrial tax base. The community also operates a self-financed water utility, and provides oversight of the BIA’s finances. The Town of Greater Napanee seeks a contemporary General Manager with a successful track record to provide management within a corporate portfolio that includes taxation, payroll, utilities billing, tangible asset management, A/P, A/R, Audit, G/L and development and implementation of financial policies, investment strategies and fiscal controls. Reporting to the CAO, this position is one of four General Managers on the Senior Management Team.
Deadline for Applications: June 27, 2019
MINISTRY OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL - DIRECTOR, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
CLOSED
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management’s Emergency Management Branch leads the promotion, development, implementation and maintenance of effective emergency management programs throughout Ontario, and - the coordination of these programs with the federal government. Fulfilling this provincial coordination role requires assisting provincial ministries and communities in the development and implementation of their mandatory emergency management programs, and by maintaining the overall provincial emergency management program. Reporting to the Chief, Emergency Management, the Branch’s portfolio is organized into seven major program areas: Director’s Office, Provincial Emergency Operations Centre, Provincial Field Operations, Program Development, Emergency and Nuclear Planning and Exercises, Training and Public Education, and, Ministry Programs.
Deadline for Applications: Friday, June 21, 2019
CITY OF GUELPH - CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
CLOSED
As the CAO, you are expected to successfully deliver the highest calibre of progressive, practical and responsive services to a rapidly growing city of over 130,000 residents. The City has a rich heritage dating back to 1827 and is home to a premier research university and has one of the strongest economic regions in Canada. Reporting to City Council, the CAO will contribute leadership, strategy, direction and enthusiasm to a staff of 2,100 with a total budget of over $555 million. The CAO will work closely with Council and the executive team to develop a compelling vision and strategy, establish the targets and standards of performance and drive the City of Guelph to build on past success and realize its full potential.
Posting Closes: June 21st, 2019
CITY OF HAMILTON - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT - LRT
CLOSED
This is a Full-time, temporary opportunity of up to 24 months – Hamilton, ON. Your appraisal background and expertise in municipal real estate and business development will drive your success in this key role within the City of Hamilton’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project Division. Reporting to the Senior Business Development Consultant, Hamilton LRT, you will be responsible for the management of Realty matters associated with the LRT construction. This will include both project management and the negotiation of property acquisitions, property leasing, the creation of appraisals and the appraisal review function for the Hamilton LRT project.
Deadline for Applications: Wednesday, June 12, 2019
COUNTY OF BRUCE - DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES
CLOSED
Reporting to the CAO, the Director, Corporate Services oversees the overall management and direction of Financial Services, Information Technology Services and the Emergency Management program for the County of Bruce and Financial Services for the Bruce County Library, including Purchasing and Facilities management. Key responsibilities include strategic Financial and Information Technology planning and leadership of emergency plans for the County through operations management, continuous improvement programs, staff leadership, and financial management including procurement. Join our team powered by innovation and shared values where explorers turn obstacles into opportunities and individual challenges into shared solutions. You will discover a lifestyle that provides endless opportunity for exploration at work and after. Your adventure with Bruce County starts here.
Deadline for applications is Sunday, June 16, 2019
TOWN OF COCHRANE - CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CLOSED
The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane, recognized as one of the top 50 small towns in Canada to visit in 2017 and the #1 in snowmobile trails in the world, is looking for a new Chief Administrative Officer/Economic Development to replace the current CAO, who is retiring. If you are looking for a change of pace, the Town of Cochrane, a culturally diverse and vibrant community including a large francophone and aboriginal population, has the largest gold mine in North America nearby, two world class forestry mills poised for prosperity, and some of the leading green energy initiatives in the region. The Town of Cochrane is home to the Polar Bear Habitat and the Tim Horton Event Centre which boasts the Cochrane Crunch. Cochrane boasts a very diversified economy in mining, forestry, government, tourism and agriculture.
Selection process begins on June 20, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO - DIRECTOR, POLICY & STRATEGIC SUPPORT
CLOSED
Reporting to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, you’ll lead the strategic policy, planning and research functions in the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division through the development of plans and strategies, business intelligence, research activities, special projects and liaison/participation with diverse internal and external stakeholders on corporate policy development. As Director of the Policy & Strategic Support Section, it will be your role to develop, design and implement functional policies and programs that make major changes in overall business performance based on long-term needs. You will also be counted upon to contribute to the continuous improvement of divisional performance, both through analysis and by developing and implementing sound management practices and procedures.
Application Deadline: June 6th, 2019
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE - CITY MANAGER
CLOSED
The City of Cambridge can be best described as the coming together of places, and the uniting of people to build a City that will grow into a prosperous metropolis and become one of the best places to live and work in the Province of Ontario. The advantageous location, enviable lifestyle, skilled labour force and growing population has led to the City of Cambridge being considered as one of Ontario's fastest growing and economically prosperous regions. As a leader, you seek to engage our approximately 1000 employees and inspire excellence as you demonstrate by example the corporate values of integrity, respect, inclusiveness and service.
Application Deadline: June 10th, 2019
TOWN OF GRIMSBY - CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
CLOSED
Situated between the south shores of Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment lies the Town of Grimsby. With a population of over 27,000, Grimsby is a growing municipality in the Niagara Region. As the midpoint between Hamilton and St. Catharines, and westernmost Town in the Region, Grimsby is part of the Hamilton Census Metropolitan Area. Grimsby is a sought after community that has experienced significant growth over the past decade due in part to its geographic location between the Greater Hamilton and Toronto Areas, and Niagara Region – providing access to world class amenities. The Town Council is comprised of a newly elected Mayor and eight (8) Councillors, six of whom are newly elected and to whom the CAO would provide policy advice and a collaborative leadership style to help fulfill their vision for Grimsby, including progressive yet thoughtful development.
Closing Date: Monday, May 13, 2019, at 4:30 p.m.
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - STRATEGIC ADVISOR, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
CLOSED
Are you an exceptional leader – one who knows how to lead from principle and respect-based influence rather than authority – and who brings a great deal of wisdom, judgment and the ability to grasp concepts and form credible partnerships and relationships? If so, consider this newly created role as Strategic Advisor to the Chief of Police, that calls for a balance of strategic leadership and influence skills, with the ability to anticipate and respond quickly and appropriately as new opportunities and situations arise. In this key role, you will work closely with the Chief of Police and the Command Team as a senior strategist and relationship manager, ensuring the seamless coordination and communication of Service-wide priorities, issues and initiatives to critical stakeholder groups. You will handle time-sensitive and confidential challenges impacting the Service, providing critical support to the Chief of Police.
Closing Date: by Thursday, May 2, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
CLOSED
The City of Toronto is recruiting for a progressive leader to join the Community and Social Services' Executive team, as Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration. This is a career-defining mandate for a transformational leader who sees both the forest and the trees, capably setting strategy, plans and goals, then skilfully mobilizing the necessary resources to achieve results and deliver on divisional and corporate priorities. If you’re such a leader, the City of Toronto Social Development, Finance and Administration Division welcomes your vision, guidance and expertise. Reporting to the Deputy City Manager, you’ll lead, direct and manage the Social Development, Finance and Administration Division, a broad portfolio encompassing service system planning, community development and neighbourhood capacity building programs, youth employment, Corporate-wide strategic initiatives and City/Council priorities. This is an exciting opportunity to advance the City’s social inclusion agenda, including social planning, research and policy development, while providing the financial and administrative oversight and controls as well as direct financial and administrative supports for the Community and Social Services divisions.
Closing Date: May 3, 2019.
CITY OF TORONTO - GENERAL MANAGER, CHILDREN'S SERVICES
CLOSED
The City of Toronto is recruiting for two progressive leaders to join the Community and Social Services Department Executive team, including an exciting opportunity as General Manager of Children’s Services. This mandate would be a solid career move for a transformational leader who is both strategically minded and tactically skilled, equally adept at setting strategy, plans and goals, and at mobilizing resources to deliver on divisional and corporate priorities. If you’re such a results-oriented leader, bring your vision and expertise to the City of Toronto. Reporting to the Deputy City Manager, you’ll set the overall strategic direction for the Children's Services Division by establishing divisional goals, objectives and priorities aligned with City strategic directions and Council priorities. In particular, you’ll oversee and coordinate the policy framework and administration of divisional programs, and lead policy development, planning, organizing, implementing, directing and evaluating activities and matters related to the services provided within Children's Services and to the community childcare programs overseen by the Division.
Closing Date: May 3 2019