- Organization: Township of North Stormont
- Posted: June 4th, 2019
North Stormont Council has announced the appointment of the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) / Clerk Craig Calder. At the regular Council meeting on May 28, 2019, the appointment by-law will confirm Craig’s employment start date of June 3, 2019.
“On behalf of Council and the residents of North Stormont, I am excited to welcome Craig into his new role as CAO/Clerk of our municipality. Craig brings a combination of experience and enthusiasm that we look forward to benefiting from” said Mayor Wert.
In addition to Craig Calder’s work experience at the City of Mississauga, he was also with the City of Ottawa By-law Services Department for 17 years prior to transitioning to Ottawa Public Health.
Craig has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Carleton University with a double major in law and psychology. He has successfully completed his Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership, has a designation of Certified Municipal Manager III / Property Standards Executive and is currently in the process of obtaining the Certified Municipal Officer (CMO) designation with the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO). Craig is also a certified Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (MLEO) and has achieved several other certifications including Basic Emergency Management (BEM) training.
Craig Calder said “I look forward to bringing my collaborative and transparent approach to the CAO/Clerk position to support Council, staff and ultimately, the public we serve. I look forward to
building on the strong leadership of elected officials and establishing a creative municipal culture to ensure governance decision making solutions meet community long term goals. Community engagement is the foundation of my leadership focus and will continue to ensure North Stormont is a community of choice to live, work and play.”
The Township of North Stormont is a rural municipality located in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and is largely an agricultural community with vibrant villages and hamlets. Proximity to major urban centers like Ottawa and Montreal, as well as its quieter pace of life make North Stormont “A Good Place to Grow”.
On behalf of the ratepayers of North Stormont, Mayor and Council along with staff, look forward to working with Craig and warmly welcome him to the Township of North Stormont.
