Vaughan hires new Deputy City Manager of Public Works
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Stephen Collins to join
the City in January 2017
After a thorough recruitment process, the City of
Vaughan is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Stephen Collins as Deputy
City Manager, Public Works effective Jan. 2, 2017.
Mr.
Collins brings a significant amount of municipal and private-sector experience
as well as technical and leadership skills to the City of Vaughan. He most
recently served as Acting Commissioner of Transportation Services and Director
of Infrastructure Management and Project Management Office for the Regional
Municipality of York (York Region).
He led a
team of professional staff in the development of the Region’s long-term
transportation vision, including delivery of the 2016 Transportation Master
Plan. He was also responsible for creating and directing the Project Management
Office to develop, plan, govern and continuously improve the department’s
integrated management systems and project management processes across all
branches. He has also played an integral role in the development of several of
York Region’s growth-related policies throughout the past 10 years, and
understands the needs of this growing community.
Mr.
Collins is replacing Mr. Paul Jankowski, who resigned to return to York Region
as Commissioner of Transportation Services.
QUOTE
“It is
with great pleasure that we welcome Mr. Stephen Collins to the City of Vaughan.
We collaborated with Mr. Collins in his role at the Regional Municipality of
York which will help him to transition to this position quite seamlessly as we continue
to deliver on Term of Council priorities. He understands and supports Vaughan’s
city-building efforts and will bring significant value to our organization thanks
to his experience and many professional relationships throughout York Region.
Members of Council and I look forward to working closely with Mr. Collins as we
continue to position Vaughan as a world-class city. I know he will bring commitment
and dedication to this City which will serve us well as we deliver on our
approach to Service Excellence.”
-Mayor
Maurizio Bevilacqua
QUICK FACTS
- Mr. Collins held a number of positions at York Region, including Acting Commissioner of Transportation Services; Director of Infrastructure Management and Project Management Office; Manager of Engineering/Capital Delivery – Roads; and Senior Project Manager.
- He earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Waterloo and is a member of several professional associations including Professional Engineers Ontario, Municipal Engineers Association and Project Management Institute.
LEARN MORE
- City of Vaughan website