MUNICIPAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH · CANADA

The people who have been in the positions we recruit for.

Ravenhill Group is a team of former CAOs, city managers and municipal leaders who now recruit exceptional public-sector executives for communities across Canada. Founded in 2000, we do one thing, and we do it well.

Two decades of municipal specialization.

Bruce Malcolm founded Ravenhill Group in 2000 after a career in HR management and executive recruiting, and pioneered the idea of Ethical Head-Hunting™. Since then the firm has become known across the country for one thing: doing municipal search well.

While the sector has grown and changed, our focus has only sharpened. Today Ravenhill serves municipalities from British Columbia to Newfoundland, led by people who have held the very roles we recruit for.

We make connections with exceptional people who have exceptional connections, and treat everyone the way we would expect to be treated.

The Ravenhill mission, since 2000

Former municipal leaders. Now finding yours.

Every search is led by people who understand councils, statutory roles and community expectations from the inside.

PRESIDENT & MANAGING PARTNER

Bruce Malcolm

Founder of Ravenhill Group with 30+ years in human-resources management and a specialty in team building and recruiting. Bruce created the concept of “Ethical Head-Hunting™,” began his career in 1971 with Prudential Assurance, and later led the Executive Recruiting Division of Keith Bagg and Associates before establishing Ravenhill in 2000.

Team Lead & Associate Recruiter

J. David Rushton

CPA, CMA, EcD

More than two decades at senior levels of municipal government, having served as Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Finance and Manager of Economic Development, and fulfilled statutory roles including CAO, Treasurer and Clerk. Holds Schulich’s Master Certificate in Municipal Leadership.

DEPUTY TEAM LEAD

CPA, CMA

Matt Noble

18 years in municipal government, 17 as a City Manager in Swift Current, Moose Jaw and Merritt, with 20+ years in senior finance.

REGIONAL MANAGER

Farrell O’Malley

30+ years in municipal government, 18 as a CAO in Fox Creek, Barrhead and Gibbons, AB, plus six years recruiting with Ravenhill.

ASSOCIATE

RET, RPT, CLGM

Michel Savard

30+ years across Red Deer, Leduc and Lethbridge counties and the City of Grande Prairie. Fluent in both official languages.

REGIONAL MANAGER

Cameron Noble

20+ years in project fiscal management and capital oversight, including roles at Enbridge and Alberta Health Services. PMI PMBOK.

MANAGER OF RESEARCH

CPA, CMA

Lesley Prestwich

18 years in municipal government, 17 as a City Manager in Swift Current, Moose Jaw and Merritt, with 20+ years in senior finance.

A.S.K. CONSULTANT

BA (Hons), U of Toronto

Lyndie Sneath

Manages evaluation and selection of municipal management professionals, with 25+ years in executive search and A.S.K. training.

How we treat people.

Two decades of being known as professionals come down to five simple commitments.

Make connections with exceptional people who have exceptional connections.

Treat people with the same respect and professionalism we would expect to receive.

Keep the confidence of those who entrust us with their goals.

Never waste people’s time just to add names to a shortlist.

Respect the value of every relationship, so we can always knock on that door again.

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Ethical Head Hunters™, in everything we do.

Two offices, serving all of Canada.

Oro-Medonte, Ontario

20 Lakeshore Rd W, Suite 200
Oro-Medonte, ON L0L 2E0

Toll Free: 1-888-447-5910

Chestermere, Alberta

Ritchie Building, 877 East Chestermere Road
Chestermere, AB T1X 1A7

Phone: 403-612-5900

Looking for your next municipal leader?

Tell us about the role and we will show you how our process works.