The City of Brandon - City Manager

Brandon, the second-largest city in Manitoba, is known for its welcoming and diverse community. As Western Manitoba’s industrial and commercial hub, it boasts a range of dining, shopping, and employment options. The city is dedicated to innovation and sustainability, providing senior executives with opportunities to lead groundbreaking projects in urban development, environmental stewardship, and economic resilience. In Brandon, you'll find a supportive environment where your vision can thrive and make a lasting impact on the city's transformation while being part of a community that values progress and collaboration.The City Manager is the chief administrative officer for The City of Brandon Corporation, reporting to City Council. This role involves serving as the primary link between Council and Administration, guiding strategic direction based on trends and best practices, and working with various levels of government and community organizations.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Planning: Develop and lead the City's strategic plan, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs and organizational goals.Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, represent the City in various forums, and foster effective communication and collaboration.Leadership and People Management: Provide leadership on sensitive projects, oversee labor negotiations, and manage senior staff performance and appointments.Management and Administration: Direct data analysis, improve management systems, ensure effective information flow, and handle resource management and conflict.Education and Experience Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, political science, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the public sector, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.Proven experience in managing large, complex organizations, fiscal management, strategic planning, and policy development.Strong understanding of municipal government, organizational behavior, and relevant legislation.Competency Requirements:Integrity and Accountability: Demonstrate principle-centered decision-making and responsibility.Diversity and Inclusion: Promote and support diversity within the organization and community.Change Management: Lead organizational change, communicate vision, and support adaptation to new challenges.Community Engagement: Foster positive relationships with the community and manage public relations effectively.Ethical Accountability: Uphold high standards of ethics and accountability.Strategic Thinking: Encourage and model strategic thinking and flexibility.Compensation:Annual Salary: $212,447.76 - $245,991.73Benefits: Defined Benefit Pension Plan, disability and life insurance, comprehensive health plan.Application Process:Submit resumes to Lillian Wong, Director, Executive Search, at Lillian.Wong@mnp.ca.The City of Brandon is committed to an inclusive environment and will accommodate applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA).Candidates who are a member of an employment equity group are encouraged to self-declare on their application.To view the full position profile, please visit: https://www.mnp.ca/en/services/consulting/executive-recruiting/career-opportunities/city-manager-brandon-city-councilOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.