City of Nanaimo Hires Director of Engineering and Public Works

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed August 25, 2014 1:00 PM

Summary

The City of Nanaimo is pleased to welcome Geoff Goodall as the new Director of Engineering and Public Works. Geoff was hired after an extensive competition that was initiated after the retirement of the previous Director.

Geoff Goodall has been the General Manager of Planning and Operations at the City of Williams Lake for the last 6 years, prior to which he was the Director of Development Services for 2 years. During his tenure as the General Manager, he also performed the role of Acting CAO. Prior to that Geoff was part owner of an engineering consulting firm specializing in utility design and project management. Geoff has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Western Ontario and has his Professional Engineer designation.

Geoff is excited about his move to Nanaimo from Williams Lake and the opportunities to fish and get out on the water that Nanaimo area offers.

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Key Points

The Director of Engineering and Public Works leads the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of approximately $1.9 billion of City assets.
The City of Nanaimo's Engineering and Public Works Department is responsible for water, sewer, drainage, transportation, fleet, sanitation and recycling services.

Quotes

"We are looking forward to Geoff joining our organization. Geoff's combination of municipal and private sector experience will be very helpful for both managing City infrastructure and the delivery of services to Nanaimo residents."

John Ruttan

Mayor

City of Nanaimo

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Contact:

Tom Hickey

General Manager of Community Services

City of Nanaimo

250-755-4444

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