Shirley Hoy
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Shirley Hoy is the current CEO
of the Toronto Lands Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Toronto District School Board
. She has held the position since January 5, 2009.
The daughter of Chinese
immigrants to Canada, Shirley Hoy has distinguished herself as a top bureaucrat in the city of Toronto
. Her high school was completed at Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute, after which she went on to earn a master's degree
in public administration
from Queen's University
, and a Master's Degree in Social Work (Social Policy) from the University of Toronto
.
Prior to her becoming the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the City of Toronto
, she held positions such as Director of Policy and Planning for the Community Services department; General Manager of Administration for Exhibition Place; and Executive Director for the Metro Chairman's Office.
She worked in the provincial government between 1991 and 1995, at the end of which she was appointed to the post of "Commissioner of the Community and Neighbourhood Services" in January, 1996.
Originally appointed as the Acting CAO of Toronto, she was bestowed with the official title on November 6, 2001. During the City's corporate restructuring in late 2004, her title was changed to City Manager, however, her job remained essentially the same.
On July 28, 2008, after serving almost seven years as Toronto's City Manager, Hoy tendered her resignation, effective October 6, 2008. In her letter of resignation, Hoy cited her intention to continue working in the health and social services sector.
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
of the Toronto Lands Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Toronto District School Board
Toronto District School Board
Toronto District School Board, also known by the acronym TDSB, is the English-language public school board for Toronto, Ontario, Canada...
. She has held the position since January 5, 2009.
The daughter of Chinese
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
immigrants to Canada, Shirley Hoy has distinguished herself as a top bureaucrat in the city of Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
. Her high school was completed at Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute, after which she went on to earn a master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
in public administration
Public administration
Public Administration houses the implementation of government policy and an academic discipline that studies this implementation and that prepares civil servants for this work. As a "field of inquiry with a diverse scope" its "fundamental goal.....
from Queen's University
Queen's University
Queen's University, , is a public research university located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Founded on 16 October 1841, the university pre-dates the founding of Canada by 26 years. Queen's holds more more than of land throughout Ontario as well as Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, England...
, and a Master's Degree in Social Work (Social Policy) from the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
.
Prior to her becoming the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the City of Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, she held positions such as Director of Policy and Planning for the Community Services department; General Manager of Administration for Exhibition Place; and Executive Director for the Metro Chairman's Office.
She worked in the provincial government between 1991 and 1995, at the end of which she was appointed to the post of "Commissioner of the Community and Neighbourhood Services" in January, 1996.
Originally appointed as the Acting CAO of Toronto, she was bestowed with the official title on November 6, 2001. During the City's corporate restructuring in late 2004, her title was changed to City Manager, however, her job remained essentially the same.
On July 28, 2008, after serving almost seven years as Toronto's City Manager, Hoy tendered her resignation, effective October 6, 2008. In her letter of resignation, Hoy cited her intention to continue working in the health and social services sector.