Employment Opportunity - Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Employment Opportunity
Deputy CAO
Permanent Full-time – Pay Level 8 ($111,032 - $141,410)
The County of Annapolis is currently seeking a Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) to join our team! This is an opportunity to work amongst the breathtaking natural beauty of the Bay of Fundy shoreline and the lush Annapolis River, where you will be captivated by coastal communities, towns, villages, historic properties and stunning parks that are the pride of our county. Annapolis County is an ideal location to live, work and play.
The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) is a key position in the daily operation of the Municipality and is the primary advisor to the CAO. The DCAO is responsible for carrying out the statutory duties of Municipal Clerk, overseeing municipal elections, and serving as custodian of official municipal records. The position manages daily municipal operations in the CAO’s absence, provides leadership in policy development, program implementation, interdepartmental coordination, and project management. The role also supervises Corporate Services staff, administers departmental budgets, manages organizational-wide information technology systems, and supports the occupational health and safety program. The DCAO may also be asked to represent the Municipality in community and external engagements, respond to public inquiries, and prepare reports for the CAO and Council.
Qualifications:
Candidates for this position must possess, at a minimum, an undergraduate degree in business, public administration, law, or a similar educational program from a recognized post-secondary institution, or a combination of formal education and lived experiences.
Ideally, the candidates will have a minimum of five (5) years experience working in a municipal or provincial government setting where the focus has been on corporate matters such as finance, information technology, legal, emergency services, or organizational development, with preference given to those whose experience is directly or indirectly working with a municipal government organization, or a combination of formal experience and lived experiences.
For a complete Job description Click Here
This employment competition will close on November 2, 2025 at 4:00PM
Applications will not be accepted via Social Media (Facebook)
The County of Annapolis thanks all those for applying but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
www.AnnapolisCounty.ca
Deputy CAO
Permanent Full-time – Pay Level 8 ($111,032 - $141,410)
The County of Annapolis is currently seeking a Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) to join our team! This is an opportunity to work amongst the breathtaking natural beauty of the Bay of Fundy shoreline and the lush Annapolis River, where you will be captivated by coastal communities, towns, villages, historic properties and stunning parks that are the pride of our county. Annapolis County is an ideal location to live, work and play.
The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) is a key position in the daily operation of the Municipality and is the primary advisor to the CAO. The DCAO is responsible for carrying out the statutory duties of Municipal Clerk, overseeing municipal elections, and serving as custodian of official municipal records. The position manages daily municipal operations in the CAO’s absence, provides leadership in policy development, program implementation, interdepartmental coordination, and project management. The role also supervises Corporate Services staff, administers departmental budgets, manages organizational-wide information technology systems, and supports the occupational health and safety program. The DCAO may also be asked to represent the Municipality in community and external engagements, respond to public inquiries, and prepare reports for the CAO and Council.
Qualifications:
Candidates for this position must possess, at a minimum, an undergraduate degree in business, public administration, law, or a similar educational program from a recognized post-secondary institution, or a combination of formal education and lived experiences.
Ideally, the candidates will have a minimum of five (5) years experience working in a municipal or provincial government setting where the focus has been on corporate matters such as finance, information technology, legal, emergency services, or organizational development, with preference given to those whose experience is directly or indirectly working with a municipal government organization, or a combination of formal experience and lived experiences.
For a complete Job description Click Here
This employment competition will close on November 2, 2025 at 4:00PM
Rachael Browne, Administrative Clerk
(902) 955-0771
Email: employment@annapoliscounty.ca
Municipality of the County of Annapolis
PO Box 100 (752 St. George St)
Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0
Applications will not be accepted via Social Media (Facebook)
The County of Annapolis thanks all those for applying but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
www.AnnapolisCounty.ca