Contract · Hybrid
Executive Recruitment Consultant (CAO Search)
This is a high-stakes consulting opportunity for an executive search firm to lead the recruitment of a new Chief Administrative Officer for the Regional District of Nanaimo. The role involves managing the end-to-end search process, from profile development to final selection, ensuring the RDN finds a leader capable of managing complex regional operations. It is a prestigious contract that places the consultant at the heart of regional governance and strategic planning.
Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) · Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada · Posted 22 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-stakes consulting opportunity for an executive search firm to lead the recruitment of a new Chief Administrative Officer for the Regional District of Nanaimo. The role involves managing the end-to-end search process, from profile development to final selection, ensuring the RDN finds a leader capable of managing complex regional operations. It is a prestigious contract that places the consultant at the heart of regional governance and strategic planning.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive recruitment strategy and candidate profile
- Conduct a broad search to identify high-caliber executive talent
- Support the Board in screening, interviewing, and selecting the final candidate
- Manage all communications and logistics related to the recruitment process
- Provide expert advice on executive compensation and contract negotiation
Essential
- Proven track record in executive-level recruitment for public sector organizations
- Ability to provide a comprehensive Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
- Experience facilitating Board-level selection and interview processes
- Capacity to manage high-confidentiality search assignments
- Demonstrated expertise in candidate sourcing and rigorous vetting
Preferred
- Specific experience recruiting CAOs or City Managers within British Columbia
- Established network of senior municipal and regional government leaders
- Advanced methodology for leadership competency assessment
Key Skills
Executive SearchStakeholder ManagementStrategic ConsultingPublic Sector RecruitmentInterview FacilitationOrganizational DesignCandidate Assessment
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- High-profile consulting engagement with a major regional government
- Direct collaboration with the RDN Board of Directors
- Opportunity to influence regional administrative strategy
- Professional contract-based engagement
Next step
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