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Town of Osoyoos hires new CAO

Rod Risling brings 30 years of experience, most recently serving as CAO in High Prairie
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Rod Risling is the Town of Osoyoos’s newest CAO, coming from working in Alberta. (Osoyoos photo)

The Town of Osoyoos has a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Rod Risling will start as the Town’s CAO in August.

Risling brings 30 years of local government experience, most recently serving as CAO in High Prairie and Athabasca County in Alberta. Risling worked for the City of Edmonton for over 12 years and has considerable experience in strategic planning, building relationships and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure the delivery of cost-effective and sustainable municipal services, said Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff.

“Mayor and Council believe that Mr.Risling’s experience in both large and small municipalities is an asset for Osoyoos,” she added.

“I am excited to return to Osoyoos where I have owned a home for the past 17 years and become part of the local community. I look forward to working with the team and the current and future council of Osoyoos in moving the organization forward during these challenging times,” said Risling.

McKortoff said Risling was selected by an internal hiring committee that received applications from across the country.

Former CAO Allan Chabot abruptly left his position in late February after being with Osoyoos for three years.

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