Guelph, Ont., September 8, 2026 – The City is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Gibson as general manager of Engineering and Transportation Services effective today.
Following a highly competitive recruitment process, Kyle was selected to lead Engineering and Transportation Services, a key department responsible for planning, delivering and maintaining municipal infrastructure, as well as overseeing transportation and development and environmental engineering.
Kyle has been with the City since 2013 and has held a number of progressively senior leadership roles. Over the last 10 months, he has served as acting general manager of Engineering and Transportation Services, providing leadership across a broad portfolio of services and initiatives while advancing the priorities outlined in the City’s Future Guelph Strategic Plan.
With more than 17 years of leadership experience in municipal infrastructure, transportation, development and capital planning, Kyle brings extensive expertise in strategic planning, project delivery, budget management and team leadership. He is a construction industry expert who helps ensure Guelph is built to last well into the future.
“This is an exciting time for our community. There are many important projects underway, including infrastructure upgrades to support more homes in our community and the revitalization of our Downtown, and I’m honored to take on this role and help advance these initiatives,” says Kyle Gibson. “Engineering and Transportation Services plays a vital role in supporting Guelph’s growth and enhancing quality of life for our community. I look forward to continuing to work alongside our talented staff, Council and partners to deliver projects and services that meet our community’s needs while helping build a strong and thriving future Guelph.”
As general manager, Kyle will provide strategic leadership across key services including capital planning and growth management, construction, transportation planning and engineering. He will also oversee service delivery, guide long-term infrastructure planning and support effective risk management to help ensure sustainable growth while supporting the evolving needs of the community.
“We’re pleased to welcome Kyle as general manager of Engineering and Transportation Services,” says Terry Gayman, deputy chief administrative officer, Infrastructure, Development and Environment. “His extensive construction experience, strong leadership and deep understanding of both the organization and our community positions him well to lead the department as we build Guelph’s future. Additionally, his dedication to public service and his proven ability to build high-performing teams will ensure we continue delivering responsive and professional public service in Guelph.”
To see the full Infrastructure, Development, and Environment organizational leadership chart, visit guelph.ca.
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