Laura Swain has been Parkland County’s CAO since 2022. She has worked at the County since 2016 and has also served as Interim CAO and General Manager, Corporate Services. Laura holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Dalhousie University and has a background in public service that includes experience with the provincial government, intergovernmental affairs, governance, and regional local government collaboration. Laura currently serves as the President of the Alberta Rural Municipal Administrators' Association.
Administration
Chief Administrative Officer, Laura Swain
Parkland County’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is accountable to the Mayor and Council as their sole employee. The CAO is responsible to lead the professional Administration of the County, including the development and implementation of all policies and programs and services. She also directly advises Council on matters of strategy, legislation, external relations, budgetary requirements, municipal operations, and more – while ensuring Council is empowered with information to make informed decisions.
Jeff Dyck
Chief Operating Officer
Trent Tompkins
General Manager, Community and Development Services
Jeff Chase
General Manager, Operations Services
Organizational Structure
