Chief Administrative Officer 

Job Description

Supply Ontario is a new provincial agency with an ambitious mandate to transform and modernize the province’s public sector supply chain management system.

Supply Ontario’s vision is to build world-class capability that harnesses Ontario’s buying power to enable economic development, province-wide resilience and value for Ontarians. We are currently establishing our initial operations, building our foundational infrastructure and planning for how the agency can best provide services.

When operational, as the procurement commercial face for government, Supply Ontario will work across the system to build an integrated, efficient and strategic supply chain that benefits our economy, businesses, customers and Ontarians.

Supply Ontario is an inclusive employer which respects equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. Supply Ontario staff are currently working remotely, however all job applicants must be able and willing to commute to a future office location in the Greater Toronto Area.

Reporting to the President and CEO, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) will be accountable for the strategic direction and priorities for financial, human resources and information technology and for providing overall leadership for all related functions including the planning, development and management of corporate services frameworks, programs, policies and services. The CAO sets strategy and priorities for all corporate services functions in alignment with the overall strategy and directions of Supply Ontario and the diverse corporate services needs across the organization, including all functions related to financial, human resources and information technology.

You have extensive senior level experience with a demonstrated track record of corporate services leadership within a large and complex environment, overseeing multiple functional portfolios.

You have led measured administrative change initiatives and bring broad experience in various functional leadership roles. You have earned respect through your understanding of organizational structure and process, combined with sound strategic and operational skills. You possess a proven ability to lead a variety of administrative functions including all areas of human resources, finance, facilities, and information technology. Finally, you exhibit energy and enthusiasm for the mandate, have a reputation for openness and integrity and a passion for delivering results.

How to Apply

Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online at https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en/careers/17678 or [email protected]. We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Supply Ontario  is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and   throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. 

Odgers Berndtson is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.