Area Partners to Host the Workforce Connect Conference to Assist Local Employers with Recruitment and Retention

Workforce Connect Conference

The County’s Economic Development Office (EDO), in collaboration with member municipalities, the Cities of Barrie and Orillia, the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre and the Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board is pleased to present the virtual Workforce Connect Conference, being held on Tuesday April 5, and Wednesday April 6, 2022. Business leaders, entrepreneurs and human resource […]

Canada Summer Jobs 2022: Application period for employers is open

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on young job seekers, with marginalized youth continuing to be among those most disproportionately impacted. Canada’s employers are also facing extraordinary challenges hiring the staff that they need to help recover from the economic crisis caused by COVID-19. That is why our government is taking action to […]

Midland development moving forward

Located at 710 Balm Beach Road, Midland, ON is a master planned 7 acre development. The site comprises of five buildings, over 85, 000 total square feet with ample parking. Midland Town Centre offers a unique opportunity to lease space for your business. Building A is a 2 storey, professional office building featuring an elevator […]

Employer Registration is Open for the Work in Simcoe County Virtual Job Fair!

We invite you to join us on Tuesday, November 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the second Work in Simcoe County virtual job fair. The event will be hosted on an innovative online career platform connecting you with potential candidates from the comfort of your home or office. You will have the opportunity […]

Job Opportunity-Manager of Tourism

We're hiring

The Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe (EDCNS) is hiring for a MANAGER OF TOURISM for the HEART OF GEORGIAN BAY. Located in the “Heart of Georgian Bay,” the Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe (EDCNS) is a non-profit agency reporting to a Board of Directors and financially supported by the municipalities of Midland, Penetanguishene, […]

What’s the buzz? The Town of Midland to commission two new murals!

Bee City Mural

Midland is combining its new status as a Bee City with its reputation as a mural community to create two Bee City Murals. The Town is currently accepting proposals from visual artists who live in Simcoe County and who enjoy working with the public for this project. The themes of the murals will reflect bees, pollinators […]

Canada-Ontario Job Grant for your Success

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

Last year, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka witnessed the success of several employers as many of their employees received training funded by the Canada-Ontario Job Grant. Some employers were able to guarantee their seasonal workers full-time and year-round employment. Many employers had more qualified employees, ultimately leading to better performance. Bourgeois Midland Nissan is one of our […]

Tourism Marketing Assistant — Heart of Georgian Bay

We're hiring

Heart of Georgian Bay is a Destination Marketing Organization for the municipalities of Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay, and Tiny in the northern part of Simcoe County. Our mission is to attract new visitors to the area, entice them to stay longer and encourage them to return again with friends. The Tourism Marketing Assistant will be a […]

County of Simcoe hosting virtual job fair this June

The County and area partners – including member municipalities, the Cities of Barrie and Orillia, Georgian College, Lakehead University, Employment Ontario and the Province of Ontario – are collaborating to deliver an online Work in Simcoe County Job Fair on Wednesday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be hosted on […]

Employer Registration is Open for the Work in Simcoe County Virtual Job Fair!

We invite you to join us on Wednesday, June 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the Work in Simcoe County virtual job fair.   The event will be hosted on an innovative online career platform connecting you with potential candidates from the comfort of your home or office. You will have the opportunity to showcase your company and directly connect with job seekers via one-one-one text and […]