- Organization: City of Edmonton
- Posted: January 26th, 2021
After an extensive national search, city council made the unanimous decision to appoint Andre Corbould as Edmonton’s next City Manager. Corbould officially stepped into the role on January 18.
“The City of Edmonton is a high performing organization, with people who work very hard for Edmontonians,” said Mayor Don Iveson. “Nevertheless, every organization can periodically benefit from a fresh perspective on how to streamline services to best serve our community, particularly under these difficult economic and public health circumstances. That is why we’re happy Andre will be joining the team as his vast leadership experience, as well as experience working with other orders of government, will help advance City of Edmonton priorities at a provincial and national level.”
Corbould’s experience includes emergency management and executive leadership with the Government of Alberta, security for the 2010 Olympics and nation building in Afghanistan with the Canadian Armed Forces. Corbould is a graduate of civil engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada and has a master in management from the University of Canberra, as well as a master in defence management and policy from the Royal Military College of Canada.
“I’m excited and honoured to join the City of Edmonton at such an important time for our community,” Corbould said. “I’ve had the privilege of serving in the public service for more than three decades – first with the Canadian military, then the province of Alberta. I look forward to bringing that experience and perspective to my new role.”
He went on to say, “Over the course of my career, I have learned firsthand what a privilege it is to serve people and communities, both in good times and when challenges arise. I look forward to working with the women and men in the City of Edmonton to address the immediate challenges at hand, and work towards building a strong and resilient City.”
Interim City Manager Adam Laughlin, who has led the city through the pandemic, continues to have the full confidence of council to lead through the ongoing public health crisis and through the difficult budget deliberations ahead. City council thanked Laughlin and the Executive Leadership Team for their service and leadership during this challenging time, clearly demonstrating that a solid team is in place to help the new City Manager succeed.
After pausing the search process during the first wave of COVID-19, council resumed the competitive process over the summer and conducted several rounds of interviews with a diverse group of candidates from across the country.
