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County Divisions

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

The Office of the CAO administers and supervises the management of the business and legal affairs of the County in accordance with policies, plans, and programs approved and established by Council.

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Contacts:

County Administration Building, 50 Colborne St., S., Simcoe, ON  N3Y 4H3

Use any number, Dial the extension 519-426-5870 or 519-582-2100 or 519-875-4485 or 519-426-6170

  • Harry Schlange, Chief Administrative Officer x 1226
  • Vacant, County Solicitor
  • Jill Binkley, Executive Coordinator x 1226 (jill.binkley@norfolkcounty.ca)
  • Andy Grozelle, County Clerk x 1228 (andy.grozelle@norfolkcounty.ca)
    Council Services – Council Secretariat, the Municipal Election, Licensing, Records Management, Freedom of Information, Civil Marriage Solemnization, Division Registrar and Administrative Support Services for the Corporation.

Community Services

Community Services encompasses a diverse range of community oriented services. These services include the following:

  • Fire Department- 11 Fire Halls
  • Paramedic Services – 6 Bases
  • Parks and Recreation (Forestry, Cemeteries, Trails, 6 Arenas, 2 Pools, 2 Senior Centres, Rec Programming, Community Centres)
  • Port Dover Harbour Marinas and Port Rowan Harbour Marina
  • Administrative and Client Services
  • Ride Norfolk
  • Simcoe Farmers Market

Community Services Contacts:

Community Services, 95 Culver Street, Simcoe, ON  N3Y 2V5 (FAX: 519-426-0059)

Use any number, Dial the extension 519-426-5870 or 519-582-2100 or 519-875-4485 or 519-426-6170

Development and Cultural Services

The Development and Cultural Services Services Division is comprised of five departments: Planning, Tourism and Economic Development, Building and Bylaw,  Heritage and Culture and Development Engineering. This division strives to provide a one-stop window with a focus on excellent customer service, for all products and services provided.

  • Planning (Simcoe and Langton Offices)
  • Tourism and Economic Development (Simcoe Offices)
  • Building and By-law (Simcoe and Langton Offices)
  • The Heritage and Culture Department which oversees the four County museums, the Norfolk Arts Centre, W. D. Stalker Alligator Tug, Norfolk Heritage Committee and the War Memorial Carillon Tower. (Simcoe Offices)
  • Development Engineering (Simcoe Office)

Development and Cultural Services Contacts:

Robinson Administration Building, Suite 200, 185 Robinson Street, Simcoe, ON  N3Y 5L6 (FAX: 519-427-5901)

Planning and Building and By-law also located at:
Langton Administration Building, 22 Albert Street, Langton, ON  N0E 1G0 (FAX: 519-875-4789)

Use any number, Dial the extension – 519-426-5870 or 519-582-2100 or 519-875-4485

Employee and Corporate Services

The Employee and Corporate Services Division provides a variety of services to the County.  These services include the following:

  • Corporate Support Services – Risk Management and Insurance, Purchasing, Property and Asset Management, Customer Service, Municipal Performance Measurement program (MPMP), Special Event Coordination, AODA Accessibility Standards Administration and Provincial Offences Act Administration.
  • Human Resources – Are responsible for the initiation, development, implementation, management and administration of all Corporate Human Resources related services, programs, policies and procedures required to achieve the short and long-term objectives of Norfolk County.
  • Information Technology – provides support and services in the area of Information Technology (I.T.), infrastructure (equipment and networking), I.T. communications (web, E-mail, cellular and telephone service), and corporate I.T. software applications.

Employee and Corporate Services Contacts:

Robinson Administration Building, 185 Robinson Street, Simcoe, ON  N3Y 5L6:

Corporate Support Services and Provincial Offences Office, Suite 100 (FAX: 519-427-5900)
Employee and Corporate Services Administration; and, Human Resources and Staff Development, Suite 300 (FAX: 519-427-5902)

 

Use any number, Dial the extension – 519-426-5870 or 519-582-2100 or 519-875-4485 or 519-426-6170

Financial Services

The Financial Services Division provides all the financial and treasury functions for the County.  These services include the following divisions:

  • Accounting Services – Accounting, Banking Services, Revenue Management, Financial Advice, Trust Funds and Accounting, Audit, Financial Reporting, PSAB Requirements
  • Financial Planning and Reporting – Preparation of Annual Budgets, Revenue Management, Reserve/Reserve Funds, Financial Planning, Short Term Borrowing, Financial Advice, Investments
  • Revenue and Taxation – Tax Policy and Collection, Revenue Management

Financial Services Contacts:

County Administration Building, 50 Colborne St., S., Simcoe, ON  N3Y 4H3 (FAX: 519-426-8573)

Use any number, Dial the extension – 519-426-5870 or 519-582-2100 or 519-875-4485 or 519-426-6170

Health and Social Services

The provincial government mandates the majority of services provided by the Health and Social Services Division. They ensure the health and welfare of the population as a whole and especially vulnerable populations. The services of the Health Unit, Social Services and Housing are provided through one Division to both Haldimand County and Norfolk County. Services are delivered equitably to both Counties, in a number of office locations and cost shared. The Health and Social Services Division consists of three departments which are the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, Norview Lodge, Haldimand and Norfolk Social Services and Housing.

Health and Social Services Contacts:

Health and Social Services, 12 Gilbertson Drive, P.O. Box 570, Simcoe, ON  N3Y 4N5 (FAX: 519-426-9974)

Use any number, Dial the extension – 519-426-5870 or 519-582-2100 or 519-875-4485 or 519-426-6170

Public Works

Located in Delhi, Public Works is responsible for the management, maintenance operations, and capital works for the roads, fleet and facilities, water, storm and sanitary sewers, and waste management services provided by the County. In addition to the primary departmental capital upgrades, the department is responsible for all capital upgrades for Corporate facilities, as required.

Public Works Contacts:

Delhi Administration Building, 183 Main Street of Delhi, Delhi, ON  N4B 2M3 (FAX: 519-582-4571)

Use any number, Dial the extension – 519-426-5870 or 519-582-2100 or 519-875-4485 or 519-426-6170

Please be advised that for any Services Requests in regards to Roads, Water and Wastewater or Garbage/Recycling, please e-mail pwcustomerservice@norfolkcounty.ca