Mr. Bob Payette has been selected as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the District of Metchosin. The selection was made by Metchosin’s Council following a comprehensive recruitment and interview process.
“I’m delighted to welcome Bob to his new role,” said Metchosin Mayor Marie-Térèse Little. “Bob brings a tremendous range of experience to this role, having been a CAO for over 10 years in several communities. He has a strong record in navigating the issues facing small municipalities, and of working with council, staff, residents and other stakeholders to address challenges. His commitment to supporting local organizations is inspiring and will be highly valued in a volunteer-oriented community like Metchosin.”
Bob is currently the CAO for the District of Barriere and has served in a range of roles with local governments in BC and Alberta. He has experience with parks and recreation, community development and protective services, and served ten years in the military early in his career. Bob and his spouse will be relocating to the greater Victoria area.
The role of interim CAO has been held by Sue-Lin Tarnowski since June of 2022. Sue-Lin joined the District of Metchosin as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in 2022.
“I want to thank Sue-Lin for supporting Metchosin in the role of interim CAO. She continues to be a valued member of the District’s leadership team,” said Mayor Little.
Bob is expected to begin working as Metchosin’s CAO on January 8, 2024.