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- Canadian, Texas
- City of Canadian, Texas
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
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City Manager - City of Canadian, Texas
Canadian, Texas 79014 United States City of Canadian, Texas Full Time The salary range for this position is $120,000 – $145,000 DOE/DOQ. Aug 29, 2025
Employer:
City of Canadian, Texas
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Job Description
Are you a proven leader with integrity, transparency, and a passion for community engagement? If so, apply to be Canadian’s next City Manager! We’re looking for an exceptional communicator and strategic thinker who is:
• Experienced in local government management and capital project delivery
• Knowledgeable in finance, planning processes, and water laws
• Skilled at building relationships with community members, regional partners, and elected officialsWith a population of 2,314, Canadian, Texas, is a vibrant community that takes pride in its heritage and high quality of life. With roots in cattle ranching and the oil and gas industry, Canadian also thrives on tourism and culture. Canadian operates under a Type A General Law, Council-Manager form of government. The City Council includes the Mayor and five Council Members. The City Manager is the chief administrative and executive officer, reporting directly to the City Council. The new City Manager will deliver the $3.6M City Hall renovation bond project (if approved), strengthen communication and social media presence, implement strategies for water acquisition and resource planning, improve transparency and citizen engagement through publishing live Council meeting, and oversee annual street maintenance and infrastructure improvements.
The ideal candidate is a transparent, community-focused leader with proven integrity and strong communication skills. They will be approachable, visible, and willing to participate in community events. The City seeks a leader with:
• Knowledge of finance, planning commissions, and water law
• Ability to manage infrastructure contracts and emergency management
• Skills in relationship-building with regional partners and the public
• A collaborative leadership style that values trust, accountability, and serviceRequired qualifications for this position include:
• Bachelor’s in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum three years of progressively responsible municipal supervisory/managerial experience
• Must reside within City limits within timeframe set by Council
• Bondable and able to obtain a Texas Driver’s License within 90 daysPreferred qualifications include:
• Master’s degree in Public or Business Administration
• Five years of experience as City Manager/Assistant City Manager
• Familiarity with Texas water law, planning processes, and FEMA/NIMS training
• Bi-lingual abilityThe salary range for this position is $120,000 – $145,000 DOE/DOQ.
For more information on this position, contact:
Marsha Reed, Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment
marshareed@governmentresource.com | 806-789-9641Special Instructions
Please apply online: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/city-of-canadian-tx-city-manager
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