Bruce County announces new Director of Human Services

Bruce County is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Hanney as the new director of human services.

Joining the County’s Senior Leadership Team, Ian will provide strategic planning and operational leadership in the management of Children’s Services, Housing Services, Income and Support Services, as well as implementation of strategic community initiatives. 

Ian joins Bruce County from his previous role as the Manager for Homelessness Prevention and Social Planning in the County of Lambton. Bringing nearly a decade of leadership, his collaborative approach to developing solutions for the community is reflected in his participation on local committees, including Community Safety and Well-Being Steering Committee, Drug and Alcohol Strategy Steering Committee, and Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee.  Ian holds an honours bachelor of health sciences degree and a master’s of public health.

 “It is a great pleasure to offer congratulations to Ian Hanney on his appointment as Bruce County’s new director of human services,” commented Bruce County Warden Luke Charbonneau. “Ian’s experience and leadership will help us continue to build new relationships and foster innovative solutions for delivering human services to the community.”

Ian will begin his new role with Bruce County effective May 25, 2026.