Dean Krause, CLGM CPT

Dean Krause, CLGM CPT

Municipal Management Consultant

A professional in municipal management with a background in emergency management, Dean is an experienced Chief Administrative Officer with a proven record of advancing communities and improving municipal operations.

Current Responsibilities

Municipal Governance

Years of Experience

30+

Location

Alberta

Qualifications

Municipal Management and Leadership Certificate – University of Alberta

National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration Level I & II – University of Alberta

Applied Land Use Planning – University of Alberta

Professional Designation

Certified Local Government Manager (CLGM)
Certified Planning Technician (CPT)
EM – Basic Emergency Management, Emergency Coordination, Emergency Operations Centre, Director of Emergency Management, ICS: 100, 200, 300
Community ED – Marketing & Branding your Community, Project Management
Health and Safety – Joint work Site Health & Safety Committee, Formal Workplace Inspections, Leadership for Safety Excellence
Indigenous Studies & Reconciliation – Blanket Exercise, Indigenous Cultural Awareness Certificate TRC #57
Gender & Sexual Diversity Course

Work Experience

2018 – Present Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Rocky Mountain House

  • Negotiated regional agreements (fire, waste and tax-exempt property cost sharing).
  • Introduced annual service level reviews and priority budgeting.
  • Maintained balanced budget through Covid-19.
  • First municipality in Alberta to offer the Clean Energy Improvement Program.

2013 – 2018 Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Westlock

  • Attracted major firm and developer to community.
  • Created an inclusive and positive work environment.
  • Negotiated a new contract with union (CUPE).
  • Introduced annual service level reviews and priority budgeting.

2006 – 2013 Chief Administrative Officer, Town of High Level

  • Working with Council provided leadership to guide municipality through major economic downturn.
  • Researched and developed plans for major bio-energy project.
  • Negotiated a 10-year cost sharing agreement with Mackenzie County.

2003 – 2006 Director of Development Services, Town of High Level

  • Negotiated development agreements with land developers.
  • Lead planning and development team through rapid growth period and oversaw major municipal projects.

2000 – 2003 Director of Development and Community Services, Town of High Level

1995 – 2000 Development Officer/Safety Codes Officer, Town of High Level

Achievements

  • Society of Local Government Managers CAO Award of Excellence 2015
  • AUMA Municipal Environmental Award Town of Rocky Mountain House 2021
  • Canadian Award for Financial Reporting GFOA Town of Rocky Mountain House 2019 & 2020
  • Board Member of the Society of Local Government Managers 2016-2019
  • Chairperson of SLGM Conference Committee 2011-2016