Village of Breton
Chief Administrative Officer

Job Type
Management / Administration

Organization
Village of Breton

Closing date
Oct 1, 2026

Job Description
Municipal Administrator (Chief Administrative Officer) Village of Breton Breton, Alberta Lead a Thriving Rural Community The Village of Breton is seeking an experienced and motivated Municipal Administrator to provide strategic leadership and oversee the day-to-day administration of our growing municipality. This is an outstanding opportunity for a collaborative leader with strong financial management skills who is passionate about municipal government, community development, and exceptional public service.

Why Choose Breton? Located on Highway 20 in central Alberta, the Village of Breton offers the perfect balance of rural lifestyle and accessibility. Within approximately one hour of Edmonton, Leduc, Drayton Valley, Wetaskiwin, Red Deer. Breton is known for its welcoming community, excellent recreation, beautiful parks, outstanding golf course, modern Community Centre, and strong regional partnerships. Our dedicated municipal team consists of fewer than 7 permanent employees working together to provide exceptional service to residents.

Position Summary
Reporting directly to Council, the Municipal Administrator serves as the municipality's senior administrative officer and is responsible for:

Overall administration and operations of the Village
Financial management and budgeting
Strategic planning
Policy development
Legislative compliance
Human resource leadership
Economic and community development
Grant administration
Asset and infrastructure planning
Supporting Council through professional advice and recommendations

Key Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operations of the municipality
Prepare and administer annual operating and capital budgets
Develop long-term financial plans
Prepare financial reports and support annual audits
Ensure compliance with the Municipal Government Act and applicable legislation
Provide strategic advice to Council
Identify and secure grant funding opportunities
Manage municipal staff and foster a positive workplace culture
Build strong relationships with residents, businesses, neighbouring municipalities, and government agencies

Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess:

Local Government Administration Certificate or equivalent education and/or municipal experience
Strong municipal finance and accounting experience
Extensive knowledge of municipal budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls
Experience preparing annual operating and capital budgets, while ensuring sound fiscal stewardship and long-term financial sustainability
Thorough understanding of the Municipal Government Act
Experience in identifying grants, grant writing and grant administration
Excellent leadership and organizational skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with Council, staff, and the public Previous municipal administration or senior municipal leadership experience will be considered an asset.

What We Offer
The Village of Breton offers:

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
Comprehensive benefits package
Professional development opportunities
Supportive Council and collaborative work environment
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a progressive rural community

About the Village of Breton
Population:
Approximately 581

Staff:
Fewer than 7 permanent employees

Facilities include:

Modern Carolyn Strand Civic Centre, Community Centre, Beautiful parks and walking trails, Breton Golf Course, Strong regional partnerships, Friendly small-town atmosphere Learn more at www.breton.ca

Salary Range:

50,000+ depending on experience

Application Return
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and résumé in confidence to:
Village of Breton
Attention: Mayor and Council
admin@breton.ca
4916 – 50 Avenue
P.O. Box 480
Breton, AB T0C 0P0
Fax: 780-696-3590

Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Village of BretonChief Administrative Officer

Village of Breton
Chief Administrative Officer

Village of Breton

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