Redevelopment at Hamilton Health Sciences

Rob MacIsaac

President & CEO

Hamilton Health Sciences

On February 1, 2014, Rob MacIsaac became the President and CEO of Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS).  HHS is one of the most comprehensive specialty care hospital systems in Canada, with research and care across the lifespan. HHS serves 2.5 million residents of Hamilton, Central South and Central West Ontario.

Prior to joining HHS, Rob was President of Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology.  Under Rob’s leadership, Mohawk initiated the largest campus renewal project in the college’s history, implemented the first environmental plan among Ontario colleges, and established Mohawk as a leader in applied research. 

Rob MacIsaac was the first Chair of Metrolinx, the authority responsible for planning and governing transportation (including GO Transit) in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA).  During his time at Metrolinx, Rob was responsible for crafting and gaining approval of the Big Move, the regional transportation plan for the GTHA. 

Prior to his work at Metrolinx, Rob was Mayor of the City of Burlington between 1997 and 2006.  During this time, he became well-known for his regional approach and progressive growth management ideas for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.  Rob completed his undergraduate degree in Economics at the University of Waterloo in 1984 and received a Law degree at the University of Western Ontario in 1987. He was called to the Bar in 1989.  Born in 1962, Rob is a lifelong resident of Burlington.  He is married to Anne and has two children, Sarah and Catherine.