Media Release: Niblock officially joins the CAMA Board

Lisa Niblock, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Paradise, NL has officially joined the Board of Directors for the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA). She was acclaimed as the CAMA representative-elect for Newfoundland and Labrador in April of this year and took her seat at the board table during the association’s annual general meeting held on June 4, 2024. She will serve a four-year term on the Board.

Niblock is the Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Paradise, the third largest municipality in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), and one of the fastest growing in the province and across the country. She holds a Bachelor of Management degree, a Diploma (co-op) in Business-Marketing, and Lean Six Sigma Executive Green and Yellow Belt certifications.

Her first experience in the municipal sector was during a work term with the City of Hamilton – where her love of municipal government began.  After graduation, she worked in the private sector with Westinghouse and a Fortune 500 company in Ontario before returning home to NL in 2006.  At that time, Lisa’s career took her back to the municipal sector at the Town of Torbay. In 2015, she joined the Town of Paradise.

As CAO, Lisa has guided the Town to develop progressive strategic plans, implement a continual improvement process, and launch respectful workplace, employee recognition, and employment engagement initiatives.

In addition to being a CAMA member, she is active with Municipalities NL serving on committees to support membership and women and gender diverse individuals in government, as well as the association for Professional Municipal Administrators where she was recently selected to mentor newmembers.  

Throughout her career, she has championed evidence-based decision-making for municipalities and has regularly presented on the topic in the areas of CAO-Council Relationships, Policy Development, and the benefits of Continuous Improvement at professional associations and municipal conferences.

Niblock lives with her husband, Andrew in Conception Bay South, along with their two university-going children and three pets. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking with her dog, yoga, golfing, fishing, and quality time at her summer home.

“I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Newfoundland and Labrador representative on the CAMA Board,” said Niblock. “I look forward to collaborating with my fellow Board members to address the unique challenges and opportunities facing our municipalities. Together, we will strive to uphold the highest standards of municipal governance and build a more resilient and prosperous future for all."