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Town of Innisfil, County of Simcoe and City of Barrie win national collaboration award (CAMA)

The Town of Innisfil, County of Simcoe and City of Barrie, ON have received national recognition from the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) for their Growing & Leading Together programs. The communities were presented with the 2025 CAMA Collaboration Award, during an awards ceremony held at CAMA’s national conference in Mont Tremblant, QC.

“CAMA is pleased to recognize the Town of Innisfil, the County of Simcoe and the City of Barrie and for the collaboration demonstrated...

Employee Feature: Lauren's Story

I started with the Town of Innisfil in February 2024 as an Economic Development Champion. My position is great because I get to take on a variety of different opportunities related to promoting business retention and expansion in Innisfil. I work on internally-focused projects – like collecting baseline research information and externally focused projects, developing business success story profiles and running events. I work closely within the Economic Development team and most of the projects...

Employee Feature: Ethan's Story

I first joined the Town of Innisfil in the summer of 2022 as part of the Parks and Recreation team. My responsibilities focused on maintaining our municipal parks and green spaces, a role that allowed me to contribute significantly to crafting a clean and welcoming environment for our community. The meaningful work and the camaraderie brought me back in 2023. There is a distinct fulfillment in working outdoors within my own community, recognizing that my efforts directly influence the quality...

The Career Directory 2025 – Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates

We are proud to announce that the Town of Innisfil has once again been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates in The Career Directory 2025! This honour is a testament to our commitment to cultivating an environment where talent can grow and lead.

We don’t just say things like work-life balance and health and wellness—we really mean it. Our comprehensive human resources strategies are geared towards developing our employees and helping them unlock their full potential.

Employee Feature: Carina's Story

I started with the Town a year and a half ago, in August 2023. In my position as Assistant Town Solicitor (Litigation & Risk Management), I oversee all the Town’s litigation files. In this role, I engage in initial investigations and evaluations of new claims, manage initial document review and external counsel to ensure consistent messaging and positions across all cases. I work closely with our Insurer, adjusters, external counsel, and various Town Staff who are involved in litigation matters...