York is a municipality on Prince Edward Island and was incorporated in 1986. Located just east of the provinces’ capital city, York is beautiful community that is home to approximately 400 residents.

York is excited to share that it is seeking its next Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

Position Summary

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is an executive level position responsible for overseeing the municipalities administrative operations. The CAO will work closely with the Mayor to implement strategic initiatives, optimize operational effectiveness, and support future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day administrative functions, policies, bylaws, and procedures.
• Ensures effective management of facilities, procurement processes, and municipal services.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
• Prepares budgets.
• Supports financial performance through effective operational management.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Oversees risk management and internal control processes.
• Supports audit, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Represents the municipality in meetings and strategic initiatives.
• Provides regular updates and recommendations to Mayor and Council.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of municipal operations, governance, and strategic planning.
• Experience working with Quickbooks.
• Experience with budget administration.

To apply for this position, please submit your application to: cao@yorkpei.ca.

For more information, please contact cao@yorkpei.ca and state the title of the position in the subject line of your e-mail.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.

Salary: Starting at $25/hr. for approximately 8 hours per week.