The township has hired a new public works director.
At its regular meeting on June 10, council passed a bylaw appointing Brad McRoberts to the position.
McRoberts has 25 years of experience in public works, including senior management, having served previously with the Town of South Bruce Peninsula, where he was manager of public works, and the City of Owen Sound as director of operations.
Prior to his work in municipal government, McRoberts was employed by Conestoga-Rovers and Associates for several years, and was involved in development and management for key projects with the Regional Municipality of Halifax, Department of National Defence, Cape Breton Development Corporation and Agri-Food Canada, as well as other private and public sector organizations.
“Mr. McRoberts’ academic and professional background will no doubt serve the municipality well,” said CAO Patty Sinnamon in a press release.
She added McRoberts is a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario and holds a Masters degree in public administration and a Bachelor of Applied Science in civil engineering.
McRoberts will begin his employment with Mapleton Township on July 2.
“On behalf of the Township of Mapleton, I invite council, staff and residents to join me in welcoming Mr. McRoberts as our new director of public works,” stated Sinnamon.
Mapleton has been without a public works director since Dec. 11, when former director Larry Lynch was terminated.
Consultant Nigel Bellchamber was engaged by the township to assist in the recruitment process.
