The City of Elliot Lake, located in Northern Ontario, midway between Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie, is a vibrant and welcoming community with a rich history and picturesque natural beauty. The city is nestled among stunning lakes, forests, and hiking trails, offering countless outdoor activities year-round, from hiking, fishing and boating to skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing in the winter. Its scenic beauty and clean environment make it a haven for nature lovers, while supporting a comfortable lifestyle.

Elliot Lake offers a dependable healthcare system, top-notch educational institutions, a state-of-the-art hospital, and a wealth of outdoor opportunities, making it an ideal location for both families and professionals. It’s a community where residents can enjoy the peace of nature while benefiting from excellent public services and a progressive local government, making it an excellent place to grow a career in the public sector.

Reporting to the Mayor and Council, the Chief Administrative Officer is the senior official of the municipality, responsible for overseeing the administration of municipal operations and ensuring the efficient implementation of policies, programs, and services as established by Council. The Chief Administrative Officer will ensure the delivery of high-quality services to meet the needs of the community, while maintaining fiscal responsibility. The Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for the effective management of municipal staff, resources, and activities to drive operational excellence. To support a thriving municipality, the Chief Administrative Officer will continue to foster strong relationships with residents, community stakeholders, businesses, and community organizations.

As the ideal candidate, you are a dynamic and collaborative leader with proven expertise in policy development and strategic planning, ensuring sustainable solutions for future growth and infrastructure needs. You bring strong leadership and communication skills, allowing you to navigate complex political and operational challenges while effectively engaging with staff, council, committees, and stakeholders. With a deep understanding of municipal management and a passion for community service, you are committed to driving positive change. You possess strong operational expertise and financial acumen, with a demonstrated track record in municipal budgeting, cost control and effective resource allocation. As a forward-thinking leader, you will oversee day-to-day operations while shaping the future of the community, fostering growth, innovation, and long-term sustainability.

To Apply

To fill this position, the City of Elliot Lake has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers Berndtson. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online below. For more information, please contact Kristen Manning of Odgers Berndtson at Kristen.Manning@odgersberndtson.com. We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The City of Elliot Lake is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and City of Elliot Lake throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Odgers Berndtson is deeply committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our EDI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.