Chief Administrative Officer

Chief Administrative Officer

The Town of Renfrew, situated along the Bonnechere River in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, embraces its rich history and is committed to progress. Less than an hour from the amenities of the nation’s capital, the town offers exceptional educational opportunities, affordable residential prices, a low crime rate, and a strong agricultural tradition. The town has a presence to satisfy every interest and provide personal growth opportunities for all.

We are recruiting for a Chief Administrative Officer. This is a full-time position.

About The Role

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is responsible for the strategic leadership and efficient delivery of the municipality’s administrative and operational services. As the key advisor to the mayor and council, you will embrace the strategic plan and have the vision to develop and implement operational plans, and ensure the coordination of services that align to and support our strategic priorities.

In addition, you will recommend policies, plans, and programs that benefit our residents by being innovative, accountable, and fiscally sound. The CAO will work to enhance growth and development in the community, as well as ensure the effective utilization of resources through the priorities and guiding principles as identified by council. Leading a talented team, you will inspire a dedicated workforce and help foster a workplace culture focused on service excellence, innovation and teamwork while positioning the Town of Renfrew as an employer of choice.

As the ideal candidate, you are an inspiring, principled, and collaborative executive leader with a proven track record of results with related leadership experience. You have exceptional communication skills and the political acumen to interact with an engaged council, diverse stakeholders, foster the development of partnerships, and inspire our employees.

You are experienced in ensuring customer service excellence. Lastly, you will have an exceptional understanding of forward-thinking strategies to managing growth, ensuring effective municipal operations in a fiscally accountable fashion, and guiding the organization into the future, while retaining our town community charm.

Additional qualifications include:

• Post-secondary education in public administration, business, political science, law, planning, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A master’s degree is preferred
• CMO designation is an asset
• A minimum of seven to 10 years of progressive managerial and municipal experience
• Clean criminal record check
• Valid Class G driver’s licence

The Town of Renfrew offers a competitive salary range of $152,334 to $179,215 per annum, along with a comprehensive benefits and pension package.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume, in MS Word or PDF format, stating “Town of Renfrew Chief Administrative Officer” by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026.

Note: The County of Renfrew's Human Resources Department is managing the recruiting process for this role.

Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the selection process. Applicants must make their needs known in advance. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.