City Announces New General Manager of Community Services

After a nationwide recruitment effort led by Odgers Canada, the City of Greater Sudbury announced today that Ken Stuebing will be the new General Manager, Community Services.

Stuebing has over 30 years of leadership experience in community development, fire services, EMS and emergency management.

Most recently, Mr. Stuebing served as Executive Director and Fire Chief for Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency, where he led multi-year capital strategies, driving sustainable infrastructure renewal and the implementation of community hubs, as well as key initiatives including the city’s first Community Risk Reduction Assessment and successful international accreditation through the Centre for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE). Prior to this, he spent four years with the City of Chatham-Kent as Fire Paramedic Chief and two years as Acting General Manager of Community Development, overseeing departments such as Parks and Recreation, Planning, and Libraries. Earlier in his career, Mr. Stuebing served as Deputy Chief of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service.

Mr. Stuebing will lead the City’s new Community Services department, which consists of Parks and Recreation Services, Facilities and Fleet Services, Fire Services and Housing Operations (Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation).

“Mr. Stuebing brings a wealth of executive leadership experience from municipalities across Canada,” said Shari Lichterman, City of Greater Sudbury Chief Administrative Officer. “His dedication to public service and operational excellence makes him an exceptional fit. As a recognized leader in community safety and well-being, he will play a key role in enhancing the quality of life for all Greater Sudbury residents.”

“I’m eager to join the City of Greater Sudbury, a community recognized for its innovation, strong civic spirit and dedication to resident well-being,” said Stuebing. “Returning to Ontario, where I built much of my career, is especially meaningful, and I’m excited to help shape the future of this vibrant, inclusive and resilient city.”

Mr. Stuebing begins his new role November 3.