Chief Administrative Officer
Who are we?
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is one of Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities dedicated to innovative watershed management supporting a healthy environment, communities, and lifestyles. Our watershed spans approximately 3700 sq kms and includes all or part of 18 member municipalities within the counties of Simcoe, Grey, and Dufferin. Significant features such as the Niagara Escarpment, the Minesing Wetlands and the Oak Ridges Moraine form part of the landscape.
Who are you?
You are eager to join an organization dedicated to environmental goals, bringing purpose to your daily work. While you understand you might not change the world entirely, you’re committed to making a meaningful impact in your field. You enjoy collaborating with experts from various fields, and you approach challenges with both a love for nature and a creative mindset. Passionate, responsible, and approachable, you prioritize doing what’s right over what’s easy. Your genuine care is evident in everything you do.
Why work for us?
We offer competitive public sector pay. We’re members of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) pension fund. We have flexible work hours and a hybrid working environment for many positions. You will have free access to our parks. You will know your co-workers by name and like being at work.
This position is a permanent full-time position (35-hour work week). The annual salary range is $145,618.20 to $182,018.20 (Grade 12 – 2025 salary grid). Overtime in this position is expected and will require some evenings.
Summary of Functions
The CAO is the most senior NVCA employee and as such, is responsible for the performance of the organization, the success of its operations and the achievement of the NVCA’s strategic mission and vision. The CAO provides strong leadership to the management team and plays a central role in the establishment of plans and procedures that ensure that the strategic direction and long-term goals for the Authority are appropriate and accomplished on a timely basis.
The CAO represents and undertakes key liaison activities with member municipalities, Conservation Ontario, Provincial and Federal agencies and members of the public and client groups.
The CAO carries the statutory responsibilities of Secretary-Treasurer under the Conservation Authorities Act of Ontario and is a designed ‘signing officer’ on behalf of the NVCA.
Eligibility Requirements
Ideally, the incumbent has a post-secondary degree in Resource Management, Environmental Studies, Planning, Engineering or Business/Public Administration, a related program, or similar discipline and a minimum of ten (10) years of directly related experience, combined with progressive leadership experience. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and computer skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team. You must have a valid Ontario driver’s license.
Application Instructions
We invite you to review a detailed job description on our website at nvca.on.ca. Please e- mail your cover letter and resume, as one document (preferably Adobe PDF), to CAO_recruit@nvca.on.ca. Your application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on January 31, 2025.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other dimension of identity. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for growth and advancement and are committed to ensuring that our hiring practices reflect our values of fairness and inclusivity.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. We will accommodate the needs of applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise us to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.
