Selwyn Township Announces CAO Retirement and Appointment of New Chief Administrative Officer
The Township of Selwyn is pleased to announce an upcoming senior staff transition, marking both the retirement of a long-serving municipal leader and the appointment of a new Chief Administrative Officer.
After more than 37 years of dedicated service in the municipal sector, Chief Administrative Officer Janice Lavalley will be retiring from the Township of Selwyn effective June 30, 2026. Her commitment and legacy of knowledge and leadership have made a lasting impact on the organization and the community it serves.
“Janice Lavalley’s leadership and dedication have helped shape the Township of Selwyn into the strong organization it is today. Her steady guidance, and commitment to excellence in municipal service will be greatly missed. Council and staff are grateful for her decades of service and wish her all the best in retirement,”
With Ms. Lavalley’s upcoming retirement, Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Moore as the Township’s new Chief Administrative Officer, effective June 1, 2026.
“Council is pleased to appoint Jennifer to the role of Chief Administrative Officer. With her municipal experience, including a decade as a CAO, Jennifer brings strong leadership, financial expertise, and a strong understanding of municipal governance. Having strong roots in the region, she is well positioned to lead the organization in alignment with Council priorities and community expectations,”
Ms. Moore brings more than 17 years of executive-level experience in municipal government, most recently serving as Chief Administrative Officer with Northumberland County. Her experience includes strategic leadership, financial and asset management, budget development and oversight, infrastructure project delivery, council relations, shared services implementation, and community partnership development.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to join the Township of Selwyn and excited to work with Council and staff in service of this community. With strong roots in Peterborough County, Selwyn feels like home, and I look forward to building strong relationships and contributing to Selwyn’s continued success,” said Ms. Moore.
Ms. Moore holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree with a minor in Economics and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
The Township of Selwyn extends its sincere appreciation to Janice Lavalley for her exemplary public service and leadership and looks forward to welcoming Jennifer and working together to advance strategic objectives and maintain excellence in municipal service delivery.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to join the Township of Selwyn and excited to work with Council and staff in service of this community. With strong roots in Peterborough County, Selwyn feels like home, and I look forward to building strong relationships and contributing to Selwyn’s continued success,”
Ms. Moore holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree with a minor in Economics and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
The Township of Selwyn extends its sincere appreciation to Janice Lavalley for her exemplary public service and leadership and looks forward to welcoming Jennifer and working together to advance strategic objectives and maintain excellence in municipal service delivery.