About Jason Burgess

Jason Burgess - Niagara Falls CAO

Jason Burgess commenced his role as Chief Administrative Officer on July 26, 2021.

Jason came to the City of Niagara Falls from Norfolk County where he served as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) as well.  Norfolk County is a single tier municipality with a total budget of over $300 million and 700 full time employees.  His past experience includes having served as the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Treasurer for the Niagara Region, as well the Director of Procurement and Strategic Acquisition. In addition to his work in municipalities, Jason has extensive work experience in the private sector. He was previously a partner with MNP, a large national consulting firm, where he led the municipal practice for southwest Ontario.  He also was employed as the Senior Manager and Vice President at Deloitte, and a member of the firm's National Tourism Hospitality and Leisure team.

Jason holds a Bachelor of Accounting from Brock University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). He was past recipient of the Queens Jubilee Medal for Community Involvement, Past Chair of the United Way, and was previously named to Niagara's "Top 40 Under 40.”

Jason is a life-long resident of the Niagara Region.