Cobourg, ON – July 24, 2026 – The County is pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Detlor as Director of Community and Social Services. A respected municipal and healthcare executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience, Bill will begin in this role on August 10, following a competitive recruitment process.
Many residents and employees will recognize Bill from his previous 13 years of service with Northumberland County, where he held senior leadership roles as Chief of Northumberland Paramedics, followed by Administrator of the Golden Plough Lodge. During his tenure, he led significant service improvements across both portfolios, including the implementation of the Community Paramedicine Program, enhancements to paramedic emergency response through data-driven deployment strategies, and leadership of the County’s long-term care home through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Following his retirement from the County in 2023, Bill returned to public service in a leadership role with Campbellford Memorial Hospital, further strengthening his experience in healthcare operations, organizational leadership, and system-wide collaboration.
“We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome Bill back to the County,” says CAO Dan Borowec. “He is a thoughtful, collaborative leader who understands our organization, our community, and the importance of building strong partnerships to improve quality of life for residents. His experience across municipal government and health care, combined with his commitment to public service and his ability to lead people through change, make him exceptionally well suited to lead Community & Social Services. We look forward to having him return as part of the County’s leadership team.”
As Director of Community and Social Services, Bill will provide strategic leadership for a broad portfolio that includes Ontario Works, Children’s Services, Housing, Homelessness, Physician Recruitment, Community Safety & Wellbeing, and related community supports. Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, he will be responsible for guiding long-term service planning, fostering partnerships across the health and human services sector, advising Council on strategic priorities, and ensuring high-quality, fiscally responsible services that respond to the evolving needs of the community.
Throughout his career, Bill has built a reputation for developing high-performing teams, leading complex organizations, and building strong relationships across municipal government, healthcare organizations, community agencies, and provincial partners. His extensive experience in strategic planning, operational leadership, financial stewardship, emergency management, labour relations, and organizational development closely aligns with the leadership required to oversee one of the County’s largest and most diverse service portfolios.
“It is a privilege to return to an organization that has meant so much to me throughout my career,” says Bill. “The staff of Community & Social Services, and the broader County team, are committed to delivering compassionate, responsive, and high-quality services, and I am excited to once again work alongside this team, and with County Council, community partners, and residents to advance the programs and supports that help people thrive. I look forward to building on the strong foundation already in place and helping advance innovative, integrated services that respond to the changing needs of our community.”
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