City of Mississauga announces new Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Following a competitive recruitment process, the City of Mississauga has selected Sam Rogers as the new Commissioner of Transportation and Works, effective immediately. Rogers has served as the Acting Commissioner of Transportation and Works since June 2024.

Prior to his role as Acting Commissioner, Rogers served as Director of Infrastructure Planning and Engineering Services and before that, as the Interim Director of Transit Operations. He first joined the City in 2015 as Manager of Security Services and was appointed Director of Enforcement in May 2017. Prior to joining the City, Rogers held progressive leadership roles with Scotiabank and the Canadian Armed Forces.

In his role as Commissioner, Rogers will report to the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer and will oversee the following divisions: Infrastructure Planning and Engineering Services; Works, Operations and Maintenance; Transit; the Rapid Transit Program Office; and Traffic Management and Municipal Parking.

These areas provide vital services to residents and businesses, including winter maintenance operations, capital construction, the operation of Mississauga’s transit system, road safety, transportation planning and parking, among many other services.

Rogers has a long history of leadership on the Transportation and Works team, as well as the City’s Leadership and Extended Leadership Teams. He has championed many new initiatives, from investments in stormwater management and flood mitigation to micromobility, municipal parking, transit improvements, and the building of many capital projects across our city. Rogers holds an Executive MBA from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Bishop’s University.

Quotes

“Sam is the right person to lead this department. His leadership experience within the City and within the private sector have provided him the skills and experience necessary to move Mississauga forward. Sam has demonstrated his ability to deliver results, work collaboratively with the community, and ensure capital projects are built on time and on budget. I look forward to continuing to work with Sam in this role.”
– Geoff Wright, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer

“I’m excited to take on this important role at this time in the City’s history. Mississauga is a vibrant community with so much potential. I look forward to working with Council and staff to make critical investments in the infrastructure and services that keep residents and businesses moving and safe. The team in Transportation and Works is outstanding and has a track record of excellence, which will continue to be my focus as Commissioner.” – Sam Rogers, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

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