Contact List

Chief Administrative Officer

Kalen Hastings

Chief Administrative Officer

cao@coaldale.ca

403-345-1306

Kalen, as CAO for the Town of Coaldale, is the administrative conduit between Town Council and the Town of Coaldale Staff. He oversees the operation of the Town of Coaldale’s various departments from Community Services through to Utilities and leads the Senior Management Team. The responsibility to see that Town Council’s vision for Coaldale comes to fruition is one of the key roles Kalen fills as CAO. Kalen also oversees economic development for the Town.

Clayton Rutberg

Director of Emergency Management

emergencyservices@coaldale.ca

403-345-1325

Clayton is responsible for the oversight of the Public Safety (Community Peace Officer) program and Emergency Management program. Works closely with many different stakeholders both internal and external to the town as well as non-profit, non-governmental, governmental and other communities to ensure the safety of residents and visitors to the town and surrounding areas. Also oversees Emergency Advisory, Joint Emergency Advisory and Public Safety committees.

Andrea Koester

Director of Infrastructure

infrastructure@coaldale.ca

403-345-1351

Andrea provides in-house technical oversight and engineering support services to all Town departments. Andrea is also responsible for infrastructure assessments, creating engineering solutions to infrastructure challenges, project management, preparing RFP’s and technical reports and/or studies.

Justin MacPherson C.E.T.

Director of Operational Services

justin.macpherson@coaldale.ca

403-345-1359

The Director of Operational Services, under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer, is primarily responsible to authorize and organize the management of the Operational Services department and associated staff positions. This position advises the CAO and elected representatives on policy questions and refers major policy matters to these representatives for final decision. While the Infrastructure and Engineering Department is responsible for capital project management and design, the Operational Services department is responsible for the delivery of services, and the operating and maintenance of existing infrastructure.

Spencer Croil

Director of Planning and Community Development

planner@coaldale.ca

403-345-1304

Spencer is responsible for overseeing the drafting, implementation, and monitoring of the procedures, policies, regulations, and processes that relate to the growth and change of the Town’s built environment. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of planning and development, Spencer’s role also focuses on ensuring that growth and change is undertaken in a logical, efficient, and fiscally responsible manner, and that it is responsive to the needs and desires of the Town’s stakeholders (residents, businesses, organizations, and so on). Spencer also oversees Development and Environmental Services.
Cindy Hoffman

Manager of Community Services

commserv@coaldale.ca

403-345-1324

Cindy is responsible for working with the community’s broad range of stakeholders to ensure Coaldale’s citizens and visitors receive the programs, services and cultural/recreational opportunities they desire. Cindy manages and undertakes the work required to successfully prepare and deliver the programs, processes and procedures required to fulfill the department’s mandate.