Elizabethtown-Kitley appoints veteran planner Michael Michaud as new director of development services

The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of a seasoned municipal planner who brings more than three decades of experience in development, land-use planning and municipal governance.

In a release issued on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the Township announced that Michael (Mike) Michaud has joined the municipality as its new director of development services.

A Registered Professional Planner (RPP) and full member of both the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute, Michaud brings more than 35 years of experience working in municipal planning, land development and project management.

Michaud earned an Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Waterloo and has built a career focused on guiding municipalities through growth and development while balancing community needs.

Throughout his career, Michaud has held senior leadership positions in both the public and private sectors, overseeing planning departments and managing complex development projects, according to the release.

The township detailed that Michaud’s experience includes working closely with municipal councils, developers, government agencies and community stakeholders to deliver effective and sustainable planning solutions.

His areas of expertise include land-use planning, development approvals, policy development, Official Plans, zoning and municipal governance.

The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley shared it is pleased to welcome Michaud to its senior leadership team and looks forward to the experience and guidance he will bring to both the organization and the community.