A municipal staff member whose career predates the amalgamation of Chatham-Kent has announced her retirement after 33 years.
Cathy Hoffman, CK’s general manager of Corporate Services and chief human resource officer, began her career at the City of Chatham in 1992 with the Social Services department and, following amalgamation in 1998, transitioned into the role of Manager of Recruitment, Training, and Development.
Hoffman continued her journey with the municipality by moving into the position of Director of Human Resources in 2003 before taking on her current role in December 2017.
“Cathy has played a vital role in shaping our organization’s culture, mentoring countless colleagues, and championing initiatives that have strengthened our workforce,” said Michael Duben, CK’s Chief Administrative Officer, in a news release. “Her leadership, knowledge, and passion for public service will be deeply missed. Cathy’s impact on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent has been nothing short of profound and she will be leaving a legacy of leadership that will not be soon forgotten.”
The municipality said Hoffman’s retirement coincides with the search for a deputy chief administrative officer, which will be funded through attrition. Officials say it generates opportunities for restructuring the Municipality’s Executive Management Team to better serve both the organization and the overall community of Chatham-Kent at no additional cost to taxpayers.
