The City of North Battleford’s search for a new city manager is over with the hiring of Randy Patrick in the position.
Patrick’s selection was announced by Mayor Ryan Bater on Monday night at council.
Patrick comes with 18 years of experience in utilities, economic development and infrastructure. Prior to North Battleford, Patrick was most recently the chief administrative officer in Chestermere, Alta. and he was also city manager in Thompson, Man. for three years.
In between, Patrick was based in North Battleford with Enterprise Saskatchewan.
His education includes a doctorate in Strategic Leadership and a national advanced certificate in local government.
“It’s great to get back to Saskatchewan and to live in beautiful North Battleford,” said Patrick in a news release Tuesday. “I am very excited for the opportunity to work with council, City staff, and fellow residents. North Battleford is a great place to live and I am looking forward to being a part of this wonderful community.”
In speaking to reporters, Bater said he was happy to see the search for a replacement to departed city manager Jim Puffalt finally come to an end.
“Council had worked with an executive search firm who had done an extensive search across the country,” said Bater.
A number of candidates had applied, and city council had gone through the process of interviewing the candidates. According to Bater, Patrick’s hiring was a unanimous decision.
Patrick starts his new job Aug. 1.
Also at Monday’s meeting, Bater thanked Director of Leisure Services Bill Samboski for his work since May as acting city manager.
“Thank you for leading this team, and it is an excellent team, through this time of transition. We really appreciate that you were able to serve the community in that extra capacity.”
