The District is organized into six departments, each reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer. Each department reports through to standing committees of Council and work collaboratively with our Area Municipalities to align services and achieve cost-efficiencies to best serve residents and visitors to Muskoka.
These departments administer the programs and services assigned by District Council, in accordance with the relevant statutes, regulations and corporate policies.
Administration Department
The Administration department provides a link between all departments and District Council to support and facilitate the execution of Council decisions.
The Finance and Corporate Services Committee sets direction and oversees the functions of the Administration department's corporate responsibilities. The department program and service areas include, but are not limited to:
- Office of the CAO
- Human Resources
- Continuous Improvement Unit
- Corporate Communications
- Muskoka District Airport
Community and Planning Services Department
The District's Community and Planning Services department is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all residents in Muskoka by addressing the holistic needs of our communities. The department also performs a variety of land use planning and economic development functions.
The Community and Planning Services Committee sets direction and oversees the functions of the department's corporate responsibilities. The department program and service areas include, but are not limited to:
Engineering and Public Works
The District's Engineering and Public Works Department is responsible for maintenance and oversight of all municipal water and wastewater systems and waste management programs in Muskoka, as well as maintenance of all District roads.
The District's Engineering and Public Works Committee sets direction and oversees the functions of the department's corporate responsibilities. The department program and service areas include, but are not limited to:
- Roads and Transportation
- Water and Sewer
- Garbage and Recycling
- Engineering and Public Works is also responsible for engineering design, project management, and development application review. Any engineering work involving existing or future assumption of municipal services shall refer to the latest version of the Engineering Design Criteria and Standards Manual. Please contact the Engineering and Public Works Department at 705-645-6764 or email us at publicworks@muskoka.on.ca.
Finance and Corporate Services
The Finance and Corporate Services department advises and supports District Council, Committees and all corporate departments.
The District's Finance and Corporate Services Committee sets direction and oversees the functions of the department's corporate responsibilities. The department program and service areas include, but are not limited to:
- Accessibility
- Financial Management and Reporting
- Budgets and Financial Statements
- Information Technology Services
- Facilities and Fleet
- Police Services (Fees for service provided by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP))
Health Services
The Health Services Department is responsible for Long-Term Care Services, Paramedic Services, and Health Planning Services. The District's Health Services Committee sets direction and oversees the functions of the department's corporate responsibilities. The department program and service areas include, but are not limited to:- Emergency Planning and Management
- Long Term Care Services
- Paramedic Services
- Health Planning Services
Legislative Services
The Health Services Department is responsible for Long-Term Care Services, Paramedic Services, and Health Planning Services. The District's Finance and Corporate Services Committee sets direction and oversees the functions of the department's corporate responsibilities. The department program and service areas include, but are not limited to: