06/20/2025
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Opportunity – Stettler, Alberta
The County of Stettler Housing Authority is currently looking for a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). We are a housing management body run by a board of directors that manages and operates seniors’ lodges and social housing programs in the Stettler, AB area. We are located in beautiful Central Alberta and located only a 45-minute drive East of Red Deer, Alberta.
Role
Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the CAO is responsible for the operations of the County of Stettler Housing Authority (CSHA) Housing programs. This includes three seniors’ lodges, seniors self contained units, subsidized and affordable family housing units in addition to assisting families under the Rental Assistance Benefit program.
The CAO will direct and lead all aspects of program delivery including but not limited to resident/tenant relations, labour relations, managing budgets, capital maintenance and overall legislative and policy compliance as well as board support. The CAO is responsible for the direct leadership of the senior management team and fosters a culture of collaboration, service excellence and teamwork. The CAO will ensure that effective and efficient service and quality programs are delivered to all stakeholders. The CAO will lead the organization in development and implementation of strategic, operational and capital planning that supports our Vision and Mission values.
Qualifications
- 5 Years experience in Senior Administration and Management preference given to those with experience within the related industry of supportive living and a strong focus on community housing settings or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of all federal, provincial legislation in the Housing industry including Accommodation Standards, employment legislation and OH&S would be an asset
- Excellent critical thinking skills with demonstrated decision -making, leadership development, active listening skills with a focus on mentoring, motivating and coaching employees
- Proactive and creative in strategic planning
- Demonstrated understanding of business functions such as but not limited to finance, budgeting, human resources and a strong business acumen with experience meeting targets with the support of a strong leadership team
- Experience in labour relations in a unionized environment is a must
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills with an ability to manage priorities as well as conflict management and dispute resolution skills
- Experience working collaboratively with a governance board of directors
A competitive compensation package will be provided including benefits and a pension plan.
This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Resumes will be accepted in confidence.
Please email your resume to: Board chair, James Nibourg jnibourg@stettlercounty.ca by July 30, 2025.
