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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...

HRD Canada Best Places to Work 2022

The Town of Innisfil was recently named one of Canada's Best Places to Work by Human Resources Director (HRD) Canada. Our focus on creating a safe and trusting environment, showing appreciation for new ideas, and prioritizing employee mental wellness were key factors in winning the award.

The HRD Canada awards focused heavily on an organization’s ability and responsiveness to employee needs during the pandemic. The Town of Innisfil was chosen for this prestigious award by going above and beyond to...

2022 CAMA Professional Development Award

The Town of Innisfil has been recognized with a national award for our Learning & Development 2.0 Strategy from the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA). The strategy was developed by the People & Talent Team to move the Town toward its desired corporate culture and community focused approach to excellence in service delivery. The approach focuses on programs that support short-term and long-term learning objectives and align with Innisfil’s culture, mission, vision, and...