- Organization: Clearwater County
- Posted: May 17th, 2021
Clearwater County Council has announced the hiring of Christopher Read as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
“We believe Mr. Read will empower our staff and organization to achieve our goals and aspirations for a positive and prosperous future,” said Reeve Cammie Laird. “We look forward to working with Christopher as we turn our visions and priorities into realities for our community.”
The hiring decision is the culmination of a process that spanned several months in anticipation of the retirement of the county’s outgoing CAO. To assist with the selection of this critical position, council enlisted the services of Leaders International Executive Search, a recruitment firm that completed a rigourous process of planning, targeting, and analysis.
Read, a Certified Local Government Manager, arrives in Clearwater County with a distinguished educational background and a wealth of municipal experience that includes key posts in the Town of Hinton, the Municipality of Jasper and most recently, Yellowhead County. A lifetime resident of Alberta, Read is also an avid outdoors person, enjoying biking, paddling, climbing, and backpacking.
Read’s appointment to the position of CAO of Clearwater County will take effect June 1.
