Career
Moffatt was born and raised on the farm in Rideau Township, now part of rural Ottawa. He attended Kars Public School, South Carleton High School and received a General Bachelor of Arts from Carleton University. He currently lives in North Gower, Ontario.
Prior to being elected, he served as a retail and golf course manager.
Moffatt has volunteered for the Conservative Party of Canada in the past, and served on its board of directors. He ran unsuccessfully in the same ward in the Ottawa municipal election, 2006.