Office of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) drives corporate initiatives, supporting the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer and all City department in delivering key projects. The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer directly oversees the City’s finances, assets, lands, real estate, and economic development functions, while also playing a critical role in the City’s operations by leading of the City Clerk's Office, Legal, and Intergovernmental Relations divisions, including Indigenous Reconciliation. The Deputy CAO also assists in the functions of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, including acting on behalf of the Chief Administrative Officer in their absence.

Finance

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing the operating, utility and capital budgets
  • Preparing the annual Five-Year Financial Plan
  • Collecting and managing City revenues, including property taxes, utility charges, grants-in-lieu of taxes and local improvement charges
  • Financial analysis and budgeting for business planning and corporate-wide initiatives
  • Managing investments and cash flow 
  • Statutory reporting and accounting processes of the City 
  • Accounts management, payroll and deductions 
  • Purchasing goods and procurement services for the City

Legal Services

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing legal advice and support to the City and to Council
  • Overseeing all legal matters
  • Supporting the business plan priorities of the City 

City Clerk's Office

Key responsibilities include:

  • Operates as a key communication link between City Council, staff and the community
  • Managing statutory notification processes
  • Preparing agendas and minutes for Council and Committee meetings
  • Managing corporate records, including City bylaws and Freedom of Information requests
  • Providing administrative support to Council and its Committees
  • Providing operational support services (reception and mail services) 

Intergovernmental Relations and Reconciliation

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Liaising with other levels of government on initiatives that impact Coquitlam
  • Supporting a government-to-government relationship with neighboring First Nations
  • Engaging in reconciliation initiatives with the kʷikʷəƛ̓ əm First Nation and other Indigenous peoples, including urban indigenous peoples that reside in the Coquitlam

City Lands and Real Estate

Key responsibilities include:

  • Management of the City’s real estate assets 
  • Optimizing City-owned land development activities to create value for the community through land sales revenue

Economic Development

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing, managing and implementing a variety of strategic initiatives in an effort to promote, attract and grow the local business community
  • Marketing the competitive advantage of the City and its businesses and attracting investors, tourists and film productions
  • h Supporting the City’s Business LinQ program to support, expand and retain new and existing businesses
  • Building relationships with key stakeholders such as provincial/federal government agencies, international trade offices, real estate firms, industry associations and others
  • Hosting City-led events as well as supporting community festivals and events
  • Securing strategic partnerships and corporate sponsorship