The Town of Caledon appoints John W. Lane, Director of Building Services & Chief Building Official

Caledon, ON (September 2, 2025) - The Town of Caledon announces the appointment of John W. Lane as the new Director of Building Services and Chief Building Official (CBO) effective September 8, 2025. 

John has over 37 years of experience in municipal building services, including 24 years in senior leadership roles. Most recently, he served as Chief Building Official for the City of St. Catharines, where he led strategic initiatives to streamline permit applications, enhance inspection services and improve stakeholder engagement. 

Prior to that, John spent two decades with the City of Hamilton as Deputy Chief Building Official and Manager of Building Inspections, where he was instrumental in implementing innovative service delivery models and workforce restructuring to improve efficiency and accountability. 

John is the President Elect of the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA), a Member of the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario, Certified Building Code Official and Certified Property Standards Officer, and has completed advanced leadership training through the Schulich School of Business at York University. He is also a long-time instructor and advisor at Mohawk College, contributing to the development of future building professionals. 

“We are thrilled to welcome John to Caledon,” said Eric Lucic, Commissioner of Planning & Development and Chief Planner. “His depth of experience, leadership and commitment to excellence will be invaluable as we continue to grow and evolve our building services.” 

John is also deeply engaged in community service, including volunteer roles with the Middleport Heritage Society, Caledonia Fair Board, and Mohawk College. 

Commenting on his new role, John said, “I’m honoured to join the Town of Caledon and contribute to a community that values innovation, integrity and service excellence. I look forward to working with staff, Council, Caledon residents and the building industry to create a safe and sustainable community.” 

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Media contact: 
Communications  
905-584-2272 | communications@caledon.ca  
www.caledon.ca | @TownofCaledon  

About Caledon 
Caledon is home to close to 80,000 residents and 4,000 businesses and is well-known for its natural attractions, rural charm and vital role in the economic engine of the Greater Toronto Area. It will soon be one of Ontario’s fastest growing communities as it prepares to become a city of 300,000 residents and 125,000 jobs by 2051. Under its current strategic plan, Caledon’s priorities remain environmental leadership, community vitality and livability, enhanced transportation and mobility, and service excellence and accountability. For more information, visit Caledon.ca or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Bluesky and X (formerly Twitter).