City Council appoints Donny van Dyk as Vancouver’s new City Manager

Vancouver City Council has selected Donny van Dyk as the new City Manager for Vancouver.

“On behalf of Vancouver City Council, I’m thrilled to welcome Donny van Dyk as our new City Manager,” said Mayor Ken Sim. “Donny brings a results-driven mindset and a strong mix of public and private sector experience that will help us deliver real, tangible outcomes for Vancouverites. As we take on key priorities like meeting our budget targets, delivering the next four-year capital plan, and advancing important work to support residents and businesses, Donny’s proven ability to deliver practical results makes him the right person to lead the implementation of Council’s ambitious agenda.”

Van Dyk comes to the City of Vancouver from the City of Delta, where he joined as City Manager in September 2023. In that role, he led critical work in public safety, affordability and housing. During this time, Delta saw crime rates drop to their lowest levels since 2018, while also successfully delivering on its Provincial Housing Target Order by modernizing the Official Community Plan, updating zoning bylaws and streamlining development approvals.

Prior to that, van Dyk was City Manager for Penticton, overseeing a period of significant transition, growth and modernization. During that time, he expanded a provincially recognized Community Safety Officer program, managed BC’s fourth-largest electrical utility, and guided the city through wildfires, floods and the COVID-19 pandemic. He also served as Chief Administrative Officer for the District of New Hazelton.

In addition to over a decade in municipal leadership roles, van Dyk has held senior roles at Enbridge, where his work spanned Indigenous relations, government affairs and finance. 

“I’m honoured to have Council’s trust as I step into this role and am excited to serve the City of Vancouver,” said van Dyk. “I look forward to working with Mayor Sim, Council, City leadership and the talented City of Vancouver staff team as we deliver on Council’s agenda for a vibrant and inclusive future for everyone who lives and works in this world class city.”

A Chartered Professional Accountant, van Dyk, who was born and raised in Terrace, B.C., holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Victoria, a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Northern British Columbia and a Business Administration diploma from Coast Mountain College.

As City Manager, van Dyk will oversee a $2.34 billion annual operating budget, delivery of the $880 million capital budget, and lead a city-wide team of approximately 9,600 employees.  

Van Dyk begins his tenure at the City of Vancouver on September 8, 2025.