Director of County Services

The Director of County Services provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and program management for a diverse portfolio of municipal services.            

Community and Recreational Services                        Economic Development

Emergency Services                                                    Emergency Management 

Enforcement Services                                                  Planning & Development

Legislative Services

• Lead, manage, and monitor the County Services department.
• Develop and implement operational and capital budgets.
• Ability to encourage teamwork, coach, and mentor staff.
• Facilitate communication between internal departments, external agencies, associations, and other operational areas.
• Develop, implement, and interpret policies, bylaws, and legislation for each service department.
• Ensure all inquiries and complaints are handled quickly and courteously.
• Responsible for county communications (advertising, website, and social media accounts).
• Act as Deputy Director of Emergency Management.
• Act as Access to Information Coordinator.
• Responsible for Municipal Election duties.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with senior leadership team and support other departments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience of municipal operations.

• Professional designations and/or equivalent experience in one or more areas of the County Services Department. Certified Local Government Managers (CLGM) is preferred.
• Or a post-secondary degree in a discipline related to municipal service delivery and a minimum of 5 years municipal senior management experience.
•  ICS-300 certification is preferred.
• A broad range of municipal experience in a multi-faceted and challenging fast-paced department.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and other legislative and procedural requirements.
• Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Records Check.

Thorhild County offers a comprehensive benefit program. Salary for this position will be determined by the candidate’s education and experience. Salary range is $125,078-$159,392. Current employees of Thorhild County fulfilling the requirements essential to this position shall be considered.

Thorhild County is requesting interested applicants to submit their resume by noon on  March 20, 2026.