Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

Regular Full Time (Excluded)

About Us

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

About You / What We Are Looking For

The City of Coquitlam is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader with a strong background in assessing and managing governance risk, designing and implementing programs to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, and promoting efficient and effective business processes and system design. This is a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to help shape the future of our City by implementing programs to review, monitor and update the City’s internal control framework with a goal of mitigating corporate risk, preventing transactional errors, reducing financial or non-financial risks, promoting operational efficiencies and upholding the integrity of the City’s overall governance and performance.

Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO), this role will lead the application of the internal control element of the City’s Budget and Resource Evaluation Framework. The successful candidate will act as a key connector across the organization - championing effective financial and resource management, advancing policy and process development, ensuring adequate internal controls and aligning operations with best practices. The Manager, Business and Innovation directly supervises a Strategic Analyst and leads and participates in a variety of interdepartmental project teams.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Support divisions within the DCAO portfolio with policy, strategy and process development.

• Lead strategic initiatives, business planning, and performance reporting, including annual and trimester updates.

• Manage operating and capital budgets, monitor expenditures, and approve procurement-related documentation.

• Provide policy, budget, and strategic advice.

• Champion interdepartmental collaboration, innovation, diversity, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure program and service delivery aligns with organizational goals and community needs.

• Represent the department on various internal and external committees, fostering strong partnerships.

• Utilize technology and data to improve service efficiency and customer experience.

• Anticipate municipal trends and proactively support Council priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.

• Proven leadership experience in a municipal or public-sector setting, preferably in finance, internal audit, risk management, corporate governance and/or strategic and business planning.

• Strong knowledge of local government corporate, budgeting, strategic planning, and policy development.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong political acumen and the ability to navigate multi-stakeholder environments with diplomacy and integrity.

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive related management and senior level experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A professional designation such as a Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or Masters Business Administration or Public Administration
• Experience in municipal or a regional government setting would be a considerable asset.

What We Offer:

This excluded position has an annual salary range of $168,338 - $189,357. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.

If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.

Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo and submit an acceptable police information check.

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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on September 10, 2025.

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