Town of Whitby

?? We're hiring! ?? Check out these exciting opportunities at the Town of Whitby: ??Project Manager, Digital Transformation ??Manager of Operations (Roads/Traffic) ??Temporary Economic Development Coordinator ??Part-Time Development Finance Clerk For more information, visit https://careers.whitby.ca/ You can also create a profile in our career opportunity portal to save your favourite job postings, sign up for job alerts, upload your resume and be visible to our recruiters. Let's Grow Together!

?? Business Spotlight - Exciting news! ?? The Ontario government is providing $596,000 to Melly’s Market + Café in Whitby through the Skills Development Fund. This will empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with training, work experience & mentorship. ?? #WhitbyProud Learn more about the impactful work at Melly’s Market + Café: https://lnkd.in/eyaA4bF5

Last call! This Thursday's Special Council Meeting (November 28) for Council amendments to the Strong Mayor Budget is the last opportunity to provide feedback on the draft 2025 multi-year Budget. Want to speak? Register with the Town Clerk by 8 a.m. on the day of the meeting. ?? Thursday, November 28 ?? 7 p.m. ?? Council Chambers - 575 Rossland Rd E. or stream online For details, to view the full agenda, and stream the meeting live ?? https://lnkd.in/e4ZewDvx

?? Reminder: Upcoming Community Open House on the Whitby Official Plan Review ?? Join us this Wednesday, November 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Town Hall - Council Chambers (575 Rossland Road East, Whitby) for an important discussion about our future. ???? We'll explore land use options in the new Brooklin Urban Expansion Area as we plan for housing, roads, parks, schools, and more. Learn more and RSVP (while pre-registration isn't mandatory, it helps us plan) ?? connectwhitby.ca/OPreview. Let’s shape the future of Whitby together! ???

The goal of the Budget process is to focus funds on areas and services that require them the most. The draft 2025 multi-year Budget includes a possible 1.6% increase to your total property tax bill for Town services. This is to plan for growth and to maintain the delivery of important services you rely on every day, like waste collection, snow clearing, and parks maintenance. Learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/g-pSgn3H

For the second year in a row, The Springwood has been named one of OpenTable Canada's Top 100 Restaurants: https://lnkd.in/grtRzegh ?? #WhitbyProud This incredible recognition highlights their commitment to delivering an exceptional dining experience right here in #WhitbyON. ???? ?? Visit The Springwood at 1645 Dundas Street, Whitby ?? Explore their menu online: thespringwoodwhitby.com Durham Tourism #DurhamRegion #TheSpringwood

?? Two years in a row! ?? We're proud to announce that our Director of Technology & Innovation Services, Carrie-Ann Williamson, has once again been named an Info Tech CIO Award winner by Info-Tech Research Group, one of the world’s leading IT research and advisory firms. The annual Info-Tech CIO Awards recognize outstanding IT leaders for delivering exceptional value to their organizations. ?? Congratulations on your well-deserved achievement! ?? Learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/gJtCKK93 #WomenInTech #WomenInSTEM

A great place to live, work and invest! #DurhamRegion becomes the second Canadian community to receive the prestigious designation of a fully certified intelligent community by the Intelligent Community Forum. ?? "The Town of Whitby is proud to be part of this significant achievement. The Intelligent Community Certification highlights Durham Region's commitment to fostering innovation, connectivity, and inclusivity - values we actively promote and embrace in Whitby. This designation strengthens Whitby’s reputation as a prime destination for investment and an exceptional place to live, work, and explore." - Mayor Elizabeth Roy Read more: https://lnkd.in/giffrfMA

Read Mayor Roy's statement released today (November 19) about lowering the proposed tax increase and Whitby’s proposed 2025 to 2027 Strong Mayor’s Budget released yesterday. "I heard loud and clear that residents are concerned about tax increases, which is why in my first provincially legislated Strong Mayor’s Budget I made amendments to the draft budget proposed by Town staff on Nov. 4, bringing the proposed tax increase for 2025 from 5.7 per cent down to 4.5 per cent." Read the full statement ?? https://lnkd.in/e93pNrpd

?? Get Ready, Durham Region! ?? #DoItInDurham2024 is on this week. We are celebrating entrepreneurship with over 60 events across Durham Region! Whether you're an entrepreneur, innovator, or business owner, this is your chance to connect, learn, and grow. Join us for our 12th year of empowering local businesses during #GEW2024! ?? ?? Event Highlights for Nov 18:?? - Opening Night @ Town Brewery, Whitby: Network and celebrate Durham's entrepreneurial spirit. #CommunityConnection - Storytelling for Business with Jenny Crux (9-10am): Elevate your brand’s story and connect authentically with your audience. #EmpoweredStoryteller - Fun, Profit, and Purpose with Marlene Marco (10-11am): Learn to turn networking into meaningful community-building. - Apple Integration in the Workforce with Ted Peters (10-12pm): Make Apple tech work for your business! #TechManagement - Instagram Reels for Beginners with Orzala Quddusi (10:15-11:15am): Boost your social media impact and reach more customers! #SocialMediaTips - AI for Sales with Bob Weese (11am-1pm): Leverage AI to drive faster customer acquisition. #AISales - Canva 101 with Daisy Raudales (11:30-12:30pm): Create eye-catching social media graphics that engage. #Canva101 - Effective Onboarding and Training with Amy Burns (12-2pm): Set your team up for success from day one! #TeamBuilding - Mastering Business Stress with Brittany Freeman (1-2pm, Online): Learn techniques to manage stress and find balance. #BusinessBalance - AODA-Friendly Marketing with Matisse Hamel-Nelis (2:15-3:15pm): Make your marketing inclusive and accessible for all. #InclusiveMarketing - Hands-Off Wealth with Paige Scalabrelli (3:30-4:30pm, Online): Discover how to scale your business smartly and sustainably. #SmartScaling ?? Register for these and more at www.doitindurham.biz ?? Thank you to our amazing sponsors and partners who make #DoItInDurham possible: City of Oshawa, Invest Durham, Town of Whitby, Town of Ajax, City of Pickering, Municipality of Clarington, Durham College, Spark Centre, Ontario Tech U Brilliant Catalyst, FedDev Ontario #DoItInDurham2024 #GEW2024 #DurhamRegion #BACD #InvestDurham