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Team Feature: Innisfil Fire & Rescue Services

The Innisfil Fire & Rescue Services (IFRS) team has been on a roll this year. In just the first three quarters of 2024, IFRS responded to more than 2,000 emergency calls. Among their many achievements, their lifesaving efforts stand out: in the last couple months, the crew performed four heroic saves, reviving patients using defibrillators.

Recently, IFRS took on South Simcoe Police in Canadian Blood Services’ friendly Sirens for Life challenge—an annual blood donation campaign that encourages...

Team Feature: Health & Wellness

The Health & Wellness Team helps Innisfil residents be healthy, well, safe, and resilient. On our small and mighty team, we have a Health & Wellness Leader who drives the Workplace Wellness initiative forward, works with community partners to implement the South Simcoe Community Safety and Well-being Plan, participates on the Barrie and Area Ontario Health Team and local physician recruitment committees, and represents the Town on other collaborative and broad reaching tables like the Poverty...

Team Feature: Executive Business Partner

Often behind the scenes, the Executive Business Partner (EPB) team (EPBs) ensure smooth operations within the Mayor & Council Office, Office of the CAO, and our Steering Group. From day-to-day logistical management to project and event support, this dynamic team has the unique advantage of seeing the town from the viewpoints of both Council and administration. Their secret sauce is in the little things—the skillful juggling, prompt interventions, and constant support that advances team or...

Employee Feature: Umeira's Story

I’ve been with the Town of Innisfil for over a year and a half as a Purchasing Agent. In this role, I work with different departments in procuring their respective needs. This can vary from finding vendors who can provide a youth consulting service, purchase fleet vehicles, design parks and so much more! There is always something new and exciting to work on here at the Town. Our main priority in Purchasing is to ensure our procurement methods are open, fair and transparent. We do this through...

HRDC Best Places to Work 2024

The Town of Innisfil has been named on the list of Human Resources Director (HRD) Best Places to Work in Canada!

For this award, HRD was looking for employers that are raising the bar even higher by focusing on what matters to their employees the most, such as work-life balance, relaxed and open work environment, up-to-date tech tools and resources, feeling connected through team building and social events, and strong co-worker relationships. The winners of this award earned the highest employee...