Job Description

The Rural Municipality of St Peter's Bay is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). St Peter's Bay is a small but busy community in eastern PEI. The Municipality owns a seasonal campground, a rental Complex, the fire department and provides sewer to its residents.
Reporting to Council, the CAO is responsible for designated responsibilities within the Municipal Government Act. The CAO provides sound advice and policy guidance to Council, has overall responsibility for operational and capital budgets and provides leadership to engage municipal employees in the successful achievement of the community's official plan. Management responsibilities include financial administration, human resources, facilities, project management, programs and funding.
As the ideal candidate, you will have significant experience in public administration within government or another large complex organization with proven success in managing operations, budgeting/finance, human resources, and working with acts and regulations. You possess a university degree in Business, Public Administration or a related area, or have extensive directly related management experience in a senior administrative position at the municipal level.
Operationally you will have proven leadership and management skills, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent organizational abilities. You have superior communication and conflict resolution skills. A working knowledge of QuickBooks would be a definite asset.
The Rural municipality offers an annual salary range of $45,000 to $55,000 depending on experience. Qualified candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter to stpeters@eastlink.ca by December 10, 2025. The employer will only contact applicants who have been selected for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person