Commissioner of Corporate Services
Situated on the picturesque Grand River, the City of Brantford is a rapidly growing community of over 100,000 residents, located in the heart of Southern Ontario with direct access to Hwy. 403 and is in close proximity to the GTHA, Waterloo and Niagara regions. As a single-tier municipality, Brantford is responsible for the full spectrum of municipal service areas. We invite you to join our #TeamBrantford corporate culture with many progressive initiatives, including our hybrid work environment. The City is committed to the professional development of our staff and invite you to come, grow with us!
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer and as a member of the City s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the Commissioner of Corporate Services (Commissioner) is a senior executive responsible for leading a complex and diverse administrative portfolio that includes Finance, Information Technology, Legal Services, Clerks Services, and Facilities and Purchasing. The Commissioner ensures that the Corporation has support-level services that can sustain the City s many front-line activities. The Commissioner will provide strategic oversight to a range of critical internal processes around areas that include finance, budgeting, information systems, procurement, and governance. Adept at problem solving and able to learn quickly and adapt to rapidly changing conditions, the Commissioner will be able to provide leadership, vision and strategic guidance to a highly skilled and talented group of corporate leaders. The Commissioner will possess political acuity, tact, patience, and be an exceptional communicator. This is a fantastic opportunity to introduce innovative and contemporary administrative practices to the City to support the delivery of public services through an amazing and dedicated team. Come grow with us through many professional development experiences. Make your mark on our corporate #TeamBrantford culture that is driven by the values of Integrity, Commitment, Innovation, Life-long Learning, Accessible.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Applicants must have a minimum of ten (10) years of previous relevant experience, ideally with at least five (5) years at an executive level, preferably in the municipal sector or with a compatible organization.
- In addition, candidates must be graduates from a four (4) year university program or equivalent in Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
- A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a graduate level degree in another applicable program area is preferred as is an appropriate professional designation.
- IMS300 certification or equivalent (ICS 300) is considered an asset. Subject to course availability, certification must be achieved within their first two (2) years of employment.
WAGE/SALARY RANGE: $105.40 to $131.75 per hour (based on a 35-hour work week) plus benefits
To apply on-line, please visit the City of Brantford website at https://brantford.ca/careers and click on Current Opportunities.
Closing date for applications: Thursday, December 25, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
Information gathered relative to this position will only be used for candidate selection.
We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.
