Norfolk County offers a competitive benefits package for eligible non-union and unionized staff. Benefits include items such as:
- O.M.E.R.S. pension plan
- life insurance
- long-term disability
- dental plan
- eye coverage
- health care spending account
Careers
Norfolk County employs approximately 1,100 full-time and part-time employees and is one of the largest employers in Norfolk County.
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Behind the Scenes
Get an inside look at the dedicated staff who keep Norfolk County running smoothly.
Why work for Norfolk
Norfolk County strives to provide a work/life balance for all employees. See below some of the options we provide:
Work from home
- Norfolk County offers flexible work arrangements for eligible positions throughout the county. Our Work From Anywhere policy allows eligible employees to work from anywhere in the province of Ontario to perform their full or partial duties by electronic means at alternative, remote worksites such as the employee’s home or another approved location.
- This means that if your position is eligible and you have approval from your direct non-union supervisor, you could work remotely in the comfort of your own home.
Flex time
- Flexible working hours are offered to full-time unionized and non-unionized employees to provide choices as to when the work can best be performed to the mutual benefit of Norfolk County and the employee.
- Eligible employees who work more than 7/8 hours on a particular day may bank the additional hours in excess to be taken off at a later date.
- This flex time system can be used as time off or in cases of an emergency, such as weather conditions, power outages, etc., with their supervisor’s approval.
Flex hours
- Flexible hours are offered to staff on a case-by-case basis, dependent on departmental needs.
- All staff are to work during the core hours identified for their position; however, their start and end times may differ depending on their needs as approved by their supervisor.
- If eligible, you can start at 7:30 a.m. instead of 8:30 a.m. and end your day at 3:30 p.m. instead of 4:30 p.m.
Training and development opportunities
Norfolk County offers many training opportunities for our staff who are looking to grow in their career, including:
Aspiring Leaders workshop
- This workshop is available to all staff and is an introduction to leadership for people who aspire to be supervisors or managers.
- It enables staff to understand what leadership is and how they want to develop as leaders.
Supervisor training
- Fully tailored to managing a team in Norfolk County.
- Once the training is complete, you will be well prepared for all of Norfolk County’s processes within your new role.
Mentorship program
- This annual program is open to all staff and provides employees with career and professional development support for developing leaders at all levels within the County.
- Make meaningful connections within the organization and give mentees effective learning, growth and development opportunities.
- Learn from senior leaders with real-life experience and applicable advice.
The wellness, health and safety of our employees are extremely important at Norfolk County. Initiatives across the corporation to help promote a healthy and safe environment, include:
A.P.P.L.E
- Active People Promoting Lifestyle Enrichment (A.P.P.L.E.) is our staff committee that promotes wellness across the organization
- APPLE organizes events to help promote active and healthy lifestyles, including “Walk-toberfest”, Activity Fest, and a yearly healthy lifestyle gift
Psychological Health and Safety
- Norfolk County cares about our employees’ physical health and safety but also their psychological health and safety
- This means preventing harm to mental health and promoting psychological well-being
- We are always looking for ways to improve all thirteen factors in the workplace, so we encourage all staff to share their ideas
Employee recognition week
- Once a year, during “Staff Recognition Week,” all staff who have reached a career milestone (e.g., 5 years, 10 years, etc.) are recognized
- Employees are celebrated within their departments, and long-tenured employees are invited to our Employee Recognition Dinner
- Our employees' contributions do not go unnoticed
Kudos
- Supervisors, directors, and managers are provided “Thank You” cards to distribute to staff who have recently gone the extra mile to assist the department
- Leaders are encouraged to hand out these cards when a verbal thank you is just not enough
Appreciation Station
- Emails and letters recognizing employees who have gone above and beyond are printed, framed and featured within staff spaces, and distributed in NetWorks, the weekly employee eNewsletter
Norfolk County Divisions
Find job opportunities in all divisions:
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
- Norfolk County Fire Services
- Norfolk County Paramedic Services
- Clerks and Bylaw
- Human Resources
- County Solicitor
Community Development
- Planning
- Building
- Strategic Innovation and Economic Development
- Heritage and Culture
- Recreation
Corporate Services
- Corporate Customer Service and Communications
- Accessibility and Special Projects
- Financial Management and Planning
- Information Technology
- Realty Services
- Purchasing
Environmental and Infrastructure Services
- Environmental Services
- Engineering
- Asset Management
Operations
- Facilities
- Fleet
- Marina
- Parks
- Roads
Health and Social Services
- Haldimand-Norfolk Social Services
- Haldimand-Norfolk Housing and Homelessness Prevention
- Norview Lodge
Boards and Committees
Norfolk County residents and community members are invited to apply to serve as volunteers on boards and committees. Appointment terms will range from two to four years, depending on the Committees' or boards’ Terms of Reference.
Contact the County Clerk’s Department at clerks@norfolkcounty.ca for more information on each committee’s membership, mandates, proposed meeting schedule and the appointment process.
Visit Boards and Committees for more information, including a list of the boards, application forms, and deadlines.
Inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility
Norfolk County is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility throughout the Corporation.
Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Norfolk County promotes representational and employment equity to serve and represent our communities well.
Norfolk County promotes the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity for persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations, including alternative formats, are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process.
For more information or to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@norfolkcounty.ca.
Contact Us
ServiceNorfolk
50 Colborne Street South
Simcoe, Ontario
N3Y 4H3
Phone: 519-426-5870 or 226-NORFOLK, extension 0
