CANDIDATE PROFILE

We are seeking a highly strategic, principled, and experienced senior leader who is committed to excellence in municipal governance and corporate service delivery. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications, skills, and attributes:

• Legal and Legislative Acumen: Deep understanding of municipal law, statutory responsibilities, and regulatory frameworks, with the ability to interpret and apply legislation to support sound governance and legal compliance.
• Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to lead at an executive level, aligning legal, financial, human resources, and administrative services with the municipality’s long- term strategic goals.
• Policy and Governance Expertise: Skilled in developing, advising on, and implementing policies that support transparent, effective, and legally sound operations across all departments.
• Collaborative Leadership: A team-oriented leader who can inspire and mentor cross- functional teams, while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Financial Stewardship: Strong financial management experience, with a sound understanding of municipal budgeting, long-term fiscal planning, and investment oversight.
• Human Resources Insight: Demonstrated ability to lead in labour relations environments, support inclusive workplace practices, and guide organizational development and succession planning.
• Critical Thinker & Problem Solver: Excellent analytical and decision-making skills to address multifaceted legal, operational, and personnel issues with fairness, insight, and clarity.
• Effective Communicator: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal and strategic information clearly to Council, staff, and the public.
• Public Service: A deep commitment to community service, ethical governance, and ensuring that the Township’s services are delivered efficiently, equitably, and in alignment with public needs.
• Change Agent: An adaptable and visionary leader who embraces innovation, anticipates emerging challenges, and leads organizational change with confidence and purpose.

The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor and results-driven leader with a comprehensive understanding of municipal operations and a clear commitment to strengthening the Township’s capacity, responsiveness, and community impact.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will hold a university degree in Law (LL.B) and be licensed to practice as a lawyer by the Law Society of Upper Canada (now the Law Society of Ontario). They will bring 3–5 years of senior leadership experience, along with 3–5 years of legal practice with demonstrated expertise in municipal law. A solid working knowledge of key legislation such as the Municipal Act, 2001, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Municipal Elections Act, the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, and related acts including the Planning Act and Development Charges Act is essential. The successful candidate will also possess a thorough understanding of municipal, provincial, and federal legislation and guidelines, as well as municipal issues, governance, operations, and labour relations.
Proficiency in interpreting the Occupational Health and Safety Act, managing collective agreements, and applying current leadership and management best practices is required. Strong communication, organizational, analytical, coaching, and strategic planning skills are critical, along with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Please refer the Job description for details