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Excellence Awardee: Best Learning & Development Strategy

After months of nominations and research, the Town of Innisfil has been selected as an Excellence Awardee in the 9th annual Canadian HR Awards! 

With the all-time high volume and calibre of nominations this year, the Town of Innisfil is extremely proud to be shortlisted within the award category, “The Queen’s University IRC Award for Best Learning & Development Strategy”. View the excellence awardees.

Winners will be announced at the awards gala on September 15, 2022.

Employee Feature: Carla's Story

For me, my journey has just started with the Town of Innisfil. As a new employee, I’m in awe of how friendly and welcoming everyone has been—through the recruitment process, my first day on the job, and each day as I meet more new faces. I instantly felt like part of a team that wants to collaborate and work together for the benefit of the community and the residents we serve. I love the people-focused approach that instantly makes you feel welcome, unified and like you belong.

In my...

CHRR Innovative HR Teams 2022

The Town of Innisfil (more specifically our People & Talent Team) was named on the list of Canadian HR Reporter's Innovative HR Teams! 

This recognition showcases HR teams that have agile, bold, and forward-thinking people strategies. People & Talent continues to break boundaries to move the HR profession forward in what has been another tumultuous year—taking a progressive approach to recruitment, learning and development, introducing new technology and much more! Winners were...

Employee Feature: Fabian's Story

Innisfil hires differently. When it comes to hiring, they’re looking for a different outlook and real passion. I started my journey with Innisfil during my first co-op term in the Architectural Technology Program at Georgian College. After completing several other co-op terms within the Community Development and Standards Branch (CDSB), I moved into the role of Building Inspector (on contract). 

Five months after I graduated, I was honoured to accept a full-time permanent position...

Employee Feature: Devina's Story

It all started for me when I moved to Innisfil in summer of 2016 and thought to myself—I can see myself becoming a Town Engineer! After starting with the Town on a long-term contract as an Engineering Intern, I later transitioned into the full-time permanent role of Development Engineer. In addition to contributing to the development of Innisfil, I wanted to make an impact on the employees by joining two committees I’m passionate about. The Employee Recognition Task Force allows me to...