Fiona Campbell
Senior Municipal Administrator | Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Calgary
Professional Summary
Senior municipal administrator with extensive leadership experience guiding corporate services, capital planning, and council relations within Alberta local government frameworks. Demonstrates proven capability in aligning municipal operations with strategic council goals, maintaining fiscal accountability across multi-million-dollar budgets, and building high-performing administrative teams.
Professional Experience
Town of Aspen Ridge
Aspen Ridge, AB
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Aug 2021 – Present
- Oversee 180 municipal staff and administer an annual operating budget of 48 million CAD across corporate services, public works, and planning.
- Direct the delivery of council strategic priorities, ensuring strict compliance with the Alberta Municipal Government Act and town bylaws.
- Facilitated intermunicipal collaboration framework discussions with neighbouring rural districts, resulting in shared infrastructure cost-sharing agreements.
- Led the modernization of municipal asset management frameworks, securing 6.2 million CAD in provincial infrastructure grants.
Municipal District of Foothills Prairie
Prairie View, AB
Director of Corporate Services
Mar 2017 – Jul 2021
- Directed municipal budget development, long-term financial modeling, procurement policy, and revenue forecasting for a 32 million CAD budget.
- Presented quarterly financial performance updates and statutory policy reports to elected municipal council members.
- Implemented automated corporate ERP workflow systems for procurement and property tax assessments, reducing audit cycle times by 3 weeks.
Senior Financial Analyst
Jun 2014 – Feb 2017
- Conducted multi-year financial forecasts, debt capacity analyses, and utility rate structure reviews.
- Coordinated annual external audit preparations and authored statutory financial information returns for provincial authorities.
Town of Silver Creek Crossing
Silver Creek, AB
Municipal Policy Coordinator
Aug 2012 – May 2014
- Prepared administrative reports, briefing notes, and municipal governance research for the Chief Administrative Officer and standing committees.
- Administered citizen engagement forums and public hearings concerning land-use bylaw amendments and community development plans.
Education
Queen's University
Master of Public Administration · Public Administration · Kingston, ON · Dean's Honour List · Sep 2010 – Jun 2012
Completed coursework in local government management, intergovernmental policy, capital financing, and municipal law.
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) · Political Science and Economics · Calgary, AB · First Class Honours · Sep 2005 – Apr 2009
Focused on Canadian urban governance, regional economic development, and public sector accounting.
Strategic Projects
Municipal 20-Year Capital Infrastructure Plan
Oct 2022 – Mar 2024
- Spearheaded the drafting and council adoption of a 20-year municipal sustainability and infrastructure replacement plan covering road, water, and transit networks.
- Chaired an interdepartmental steering committee and integrated community feedback from 14 public engagement sessions into final council recommendations.
Regional Emergency Operations Plan Overhaul
Sep 2019 – Apr 2020
- Consolidated emergency response protocols across municipal public works, emergency services, and county regional partners in compliance with provincial directives.
- Organized tabletop scenario exercises and updated business continuity strategies for all core municipal administrative functions.
Core Competencies
Municipal Government Act Compliance
Operating & Capital Budgeting
Council Relations & Governance
Strategic Planning
Asset Management
Intergovernmental Affairs
Public Consultation
Labour Relations & Negotiations
Public Policy Development
Emergency Preparedness
Languages
English
C2
French
B2
Certifications
Certified Municipal Manager (CMM III)
Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators · May 2018
Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada · Nov 2015
Community Involvement
Bow River Community Heritage Society
Calgary, AB · Jan 2019 – Jun 2025
- Board Treasurer
- Advised the board on municipal governance procedures, annual operational budgeting, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Supported grant allocation reviews distributing funds to regional cultural and recreational initiatives.