Municipality of Port Hope to Welcome New Director of Water and Wastewater Services

For Immediate Release
Monday, July 13, 2026 – Port Hope, ON

The Municipality is pleased to announce the appointment of Cynthia Islam as the new Director of Water and Wastewater Services, effective July 20, 2026.

In her new role, Ms. Islam will lead the Water and Wastewater divisions, providing strategic direction and oversight for operations, regulatory compliance, capital planning and service delivery to meet the community's current and future needs.

“Strong communities are built on the strength of the services and infrastructure that support them,” states Ms. Islam. “I am excited to join the Municipality of Port Hope and contribute to an organization that is focused on long-term stewardship, service excellence, and community well-being. My leadership approach is rooted in empowering people, sharing knowledge, and building trusted partnerships to achieve meaningful outcomes. I look forward to working with the talented team at Port Hope to advance strategic initiatives and deliver reliable, sustainable services that will serve the community for years to come.”

Ms. Islam is a licensed Professional Engineer and Project Management Professional with nearly a decade of municipal experience leading complex capital programs, asset management initiatives and public works projects. Most recently, she served as Manager of Capital Projects and Infrastructure for the City of Pickering, where she supported long-range planning, provided leadership to a multidisciplinary team, and guided the development and implementation of key municipal projects, including roads, bridges, sidewalks, multi-use paths, stormwater systems and streetlighting.

Before joining the City of Pickering, she built her career with the City of Oshawa, progressing through a range of positions with increasing responsibility.

“We are excited to welcome Cynthia to the Municipality of Port Hope,” said Chief Administrative Officer Mike Melinyshyn. “She brings a wealth of experience in municipal engineering, capital infrastructure and strategic leadership, along with the energy and collaborative mindset needed to drive meaningful progress. As we continue shaping what I like to call ‘Port Hope 2.0’ - the next chapter of growth, innovation and service excellence - her expertise will be instrumental in helping us deliver on our ambitious goals for residents, businesses, and community partners.”

Ms. Islam will officially join the Municipality on July 20, and we look forward to welcoming her to the community.