Timmins Chamber of Commerce
Position: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Location: Timmins, Ontario
Application Deadline: November 20, 2025 at 5 p.m.  
Start Date: January 12, 2026, or sooner if available

About Timmins

Welcome to Timmins — a vibrant Northern Ontario city of approx. 45,000 residents, known as the City with a Heart of Gold. Founded on a strong mining heritage, Timmins has evolved into a dynamic regional hub for commerce, industry, education, and recreation. The city boasts a thriving small business community, access to world-class natural resources, and an unbeatable quality of life. With a regional population of nearly 120,000, Timmins offers the amenities of a larger urban centre while maintaining a strong sense of community, surrounded by lakes, forests, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure.

About the Timmins Chamber

Representing over 650 member businesses and organizations, the Timmins Chamber of Commerce is a nationally accredited and award winning  business association. Through advocacy, education, networking, and member services, the Chamber works to create opportunities for business and support economic growth across the community.

The Opportunity

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is the senior leader to a team of 4 core staff. Reporting to the 21- volunteer member Board of Directors, the CAO provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure the Chamber continues to deliver value to its members and the broader business community.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with a deep understanding of the business environment, strong management skills, and the ability to foster relationships across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of Chamber operations, programs, and services.

• Guide, mentor, and support Chamber staff and volunteers.

• Manage financial planning, budgets, and reporting.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with members, community partners, and all levels of government.

• Support the Board of Directors in governance, policy development, and strategic planning.

• Drive initiatives that align with the Chamber’s vision/mission and the evolving needs of its membership.

• Promote and protect the Chamber’s brand and public image.

• Facilitate advocacy efforts to influence positive change for the business community.

Qualifications and Skills

• Post secondary education in business, management, or a related field or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience, ideally in a not-for-profit, business association, or economic development setting.

• Strong understanding of business operations and Northern Ontario economic issues.

• Proven experience working with boards and volunteers.

• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.

• Advanced financial acumen and familiarity with not-for-profit governance.

• Proficiency in technology and social media tools.

• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

The full CAO job description can be found here and profile here

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected and influential organization. As CAO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the business landscape of Timmins and supporting the success of hundreds of local businesses.

Work Environment and Compensation 

This is a full-time position based in Timmins with a hybrid work structure that balances on-site presence with flexibility. The annual starting salary is $105-115K, commensurate with experience. The Chamber also offers a competitive benefits package including Chambers Group Insurance, RRSP contribution and annual bonus.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by November 20, 2025 in confidence to:

📧 president@timminschamber.on.ca
Subject line: CAO – Timmins Chamber of Commerce

The Timmins Chamber of Commerce is committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise in your application should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment, assessment, and/or selection process. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.