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James Goodram

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General Manager/City Engineer - Engineering & Transportation Services at City Of Guelph
📍 Ancaster, Ontario, Canada

James Goodram is the General Manager of Economic Development and Tourism for the City of Guelph, bringing over 25 years of experience in municipal land development. A Registered Professional Planner with an MAES from the University of Waterloo, he oversees divisions including tourism, real estate, and downtown revitalization.

Beyond his civic career, James is the President of Dellri Farms, indicating a strong connection to agriculture. His history of community involvement includes past board positions with the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation and Hald-Nor Credit Union, reflecting a commitment to local healthcare and co-operative finance.

He uniquely combines senior leadership in urban economic strategy with the hands-on management of a farm.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
General Manager/City Engineer - Engineering & Transportation Services
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Ancaster, Ontario, Canada
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Downtown Revitalization
A key focus throughout his career, he has led downtown and urban renewal projects in Cambridge, and is now overseeing Guelph's multi-million dollar Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Project.
Land Development
He describes working with developers and businesses to bring projects to fruition as the most enjoyable part of his work, with a focus on community improvement plans.
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Career

Work history

11-2019
General Manager/City Engineer - Engineering & Transportation Services
City Of Guelph
9-2022 - 3-2023
Acting General Manager - Environmental Services
City Of Guelph
12-2014 - 11-2019
Manager - Infrastructure, Development and Environmental Engineering
City Of Guelph
1-2014 - 11-2014
Associate
Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA)
5-2006 - 11-2014
Project Manager
Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA)
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Education
2001 - 2006
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University of Waterloo
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