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 Executive Administration team.

The following offices provide key corporate functions to support the City Manager:

• Concept 2 Keys (C2K)
• Governance and Corporate Strategy
• Intergovernmental and Agency Relations
• Strategic Partnerships

The following Divisions report to the City Manager.

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

Four Deputy City Managers and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer assist the City Manager in administrative governance and oversight to ensure City programs are working together to deliver excellent services to the public and to 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.

• Paul Raftis (Deputy City Manager, Community & Social 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)