Township of ELIZABETHTOWN-KITLEY Appoints Royal Metcalfe to Newly Created Public Works Technical & Compliance Advisor

New Dublin – Council and staff at the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley are thrilled to be welcoming Mr. Royal Metcalfe to the newly created position of Public Works Technical & Compliance Advisor on Monday, August 19th.

Born and raised in Toledo, with strong family connections throughout the former geographic Elizabethtown, Royal is no stranger to the backroads, hamlets, and quaint rural areas we call home here in Elizabethtown-Kitley.

As a Civil Engineering Technologist with a diverse background in the public and private sectors, Royal’s broad-spectrum competencies and extensive experience in contract management, infrastructure maintenance and development, data analysis, operational coordination and strong ability to drive complex project progress from idealization through to completion will be an incredible asset to the Township. He is well-versed in aligning team members behind common goals while facilitating transparent communication, which perfectly suits the direction we are headed under the guidance of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan.

“I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to be appointed to the position of Technical & Compliance Advisor,” said Metcalfe. “I am looking forward to working alongside such an experienced and dedicated team. Together, I am confident that we can make a meaningful impact and serve the community of Elizabethtown-Kitley effectively. Thank you for your trust and support.”

“Royal’s servant leadership style, kind demeanour, drive to enhance customer service, and modern and proactive approach to local government service delivery, combined with his ethical moral compass makes him the ideal candidate for this role,” said Administrator (CAO/Clerk) Leslie Drynan “I am still in awe that we have attracted a candidate of this calibre to join our Township team.”

Reporting to the Public Works Manager, and indirectly to the Administrator and Director of Finance, the Public Works Technical & Compliance Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administrative and legislative duties of the Public Works Department including technical and financial oversight of immediate and long-term operations.

This position will advise and support the Public Works Manager on all aspects of legislative compliance responsibilities associated with corporate infrastructure (roads, bridges, sidewalks, waste disposal and collection, parks, recreation, drainage, water distribution line), fleet, and assets, including development of departmental policies and procedures. Utilizing assets and tools such as roads needs studies, bridge assessments and construction plans to update lifecycle expectations, bundling numerous inputs to support capital planning and budgeting for corporate sustainability and achieving higher performance through proactiveness and innovation.