About the City Manager’s Office

The City Manager is appointed by the Mayor. Effective December 2, 2022, the City Manager is Paul Johnson. The City Manager is directly supported by his Chief of Staff and the City Manager’s Office (CMO). The CMO provides key corporate functions:

• Executive Administration
• Governance and Corporate Strategy
• Intergovernmental Affairs
• City Agency & Corporation Relations
• Strategic Partnerships

The following Divisions report to the City Manager.

• People & Equity
• Strategic Public & Employee Communications
• FIFA World Cup 2026 Secretariat

Five Deputy City Managers and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer assist the City Manager in administrative governance and oversight to ensure City programs work together to deliver excellent services to the public and achieve Council’s priorities. The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer also oversees Finance and Treasury Services and is responsible for corporate finance, financial planning, and finance and administration.

• Denise Andrea Campbell (Deputy City Manager, Community Development and Social Services)
• Kate Bassil (Deputy City Manager, Community and Emergency Services)
• David Jollimore (Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services)
• Will Johnston (Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services)
• Jag Sharma (Deputy City Manager, Development & Growth)
• Stephen Conforti (Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer)