The Township of Montague, ON, is a small, rural community with a population of about 3,700 residents, located south of Ottawa, adjacent to Smiths Falls. The Township is seeking an individual with excellent leadership and organizational skills, combined with a high degree of professional judgment, for the position of Municipal Manager (CAO) / Clerk.
The Municipal Manager (CAO) provides leadership and administration of the municipalities’ affairs in accordance with policies established by Council, while the Clerk:
- Fills the statutory requirements of the Municipal Clerk
- Serves Council as its corporate secretary and principal policy advisor
- Liaises between the public and Council
- Assumes other duties as directed by Council
- Serves as Returning Officer for municipal elections
- Serves as the Township’s information technology specialist and records
manager. - Provides for the delivery and development of Human Resources
Knowledge and Skills:
- Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 5 years of senior leadership experience in municipal government or a related field.
- Thorough knowledge of administrative practices and procedures and municipal operations and legislation, normally acquired through post-secondary education plus the successful completion of the AMCTO’s Municipal Administration Program.
- Strong communication skills to read and write correspondence and reports from drafts, prepare draft by-laws, procedures, correspondence, etc.
- Good time management and organizational skills.
- Proven capability of utilizing modern technologies to enhance customer service.
- Ability to respond to inquiries from the public and deal with complaints in a positive, timely, professional manner using tact and judgment.
The 2026 salary range for 35 hours a week: $115,184 - $133,530 (based on 2026 pay grid) plus Health and Pension Plans.
View the full description here: Municipal Manager (CAO) / Clerk JD 2026
Applications will be received until the vacancy is filled.
Qualified individuals are invited to forward their resume along with a covering letter by fax, mail, email or in person to the address below until the position is filled:
The Township of Montague
ATTN: Allison Vereyken, Municipal Manager/Treasurer/Deputy Clerk
6547 Roger Stevens Drive, PO Box 755
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4W6
Fax: 613-283-3112
The Municipality thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment. The Township is an equal opportunity employer and that accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.
