Located in the heart of the Annapolis Valley, the Village of New Minas is a vibrant, growing community that serves as the commercial hub for Kings County. With a population of approximately 5,000 residents-and poised for significant expansion-this village offers the best of both worlds: modern amenities, extensive retail options, and proximity to the area's renowned agricultural and wine country.

As New Minas embarks on an exciting period of growth and development, the Village Commission is seeking a skilled and highly collaborative leader to assume the Clerk Treasurer/Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) role. This is an opportunity to take on a pivotal role during a transformative time, helping to shape the future of the community.

The Opportunity

This role will provide you with the chance to make a lasting impact by guiding the village through key initiatives, including the ambitious development of New Minas South and the implementation of the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan. Reporting directly to the Village Commission, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of the village while ensuring the effective delivery of public services and sound financial management.

Your leadership will extend across all village operations, from managing budgets and infrastructure projects to supervising key staff and advising the Village Commission on matters of by-laws, finance, and policy.

What You Bring to the Role

We're looking for an accomplished leader with a strong background in municipal administration or a similar leadership role. Financial expertise is at the heart of this position, and a CPA designation is a significant asset.

Your exceptional communication skills enable you to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, community members, and professional service providers. You excel at building relationships, navigating challenges, and clearly articulating ideas.

As an effective leader and facilitator, you will support staff in achieving their performance objectives. You are familiar with best practices in administration, operations, and human resources and possess solid financial acumen.

Finally, you have proven experience working with elected officials, bringing a complete understanding of governance and an awareness of the issues and challenges facing villages and smaller municipalities.

While experience in municipal government is highly valued, we welcome candidates from other sectors, such as finance, operations, or community development, who bring transferable skills and a passion for community leadership.

The annual salary for this role is $100,000 - $125,000.

A full job description can be found here.

Does this sound like you?

This role offers competitive compensation, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and the chance to enjoy an exceptional quality of life in one of Nova Scotia's most picturesque and thriving regions.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter describing the contributions they can make to the Village of New Minas to Craig Kennedy at [email protected].

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, and persons of a minority sexual orientation or gender identity.