We’ve launched our 2024 United Way workplace giving campaign! Since 2002, City of Richmond Hill employees have raised over $1.1 million in support of the United Way. This is a reflection of our incredible collective spirit and commitment to making a positive impact in the community we serve.
City of Richmond Hill
Government Administration
Richmond Hill, Ontario 15,046 followers
The City of Richmond Hill Council and staff are committed to providing exceptional public service to our community.
About us
With a population of more than 202,000 residents and 5,000 businesses, Richmond Hill is one of Canada’s most desirable and growing communities. Recognized by the Conference Board of Canada with an ‘A’ grade as an attractive community, it is one of six Canadian municipalities to receive this ranking and the only suburban and GTA municipality to do so. Safe, clean and committed to managed growth, its culture is welcoming and diverse, and values environmental sustainability. Dedicated to providing exceptional public service to its community, Richmond Hill’s municipal government serves a distinctive, dynamic and active town with a rich history and a friendly, down-to-earth character. Richmond Hill’s vision, “Where people come together to build our community,” builds on its past and recognizes the continued importance of partnership between the municipal government and the community it serves.
- Website
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http://www.richmondhill.ca
External link for City of Richmond Hill
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Richmond Hill, Ontario
- Type
- Government Agency
Locations
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Primary
225 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3P4, CA
Employees at City of Richmond Hill
Updates
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At the end of August, Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services (RHFES) wrapped up Project Blaze 2024! Over three days, these female-identifying high school students got practical experience and insight into the world of fire service. A huge thank you to the RHFES team for making this program such a success. Here’s to the amazing young women who are ready to blaze their own trails!
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We are proud and excited to share that today, the Urban Economy Forum, through the World Urban Pavilion, announced that Richmond Hill will become the first Frontrunner City in Canada helping to advocate for and advance sustainable development worldwide. This partnership will help showcase the City's commitment to developing more resilient and sustainable communities and lead the way for other cities across Canada. Read the news release to learn more: https://bit.ly/4dZjIFx
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We were honoured to welcome Chief Sault from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation to Richmond Hill where the City is privileged to host the Outcome of the War of 1812: First Nations Betrayed Exhibit. This exclusive exhibit is open to the public until September 30 and showcases the First Nations perspective of the war that you didn’t learn in school. Visit https://lnkd.in/grCFeNAQ for gallery hours.
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Richmond Hill’s Public Works Operations team works year-round to ensure our 170 City parks, trails and sports fields remain clean and inviting for everyone to enjoy. From managing over 420 waste and recycling bins weekly to navigating three waste collection routes with four specialized trucks, their commitment and hard work makes a significant impact on our community. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dsSrNCP.
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We’re excited to share the revitalized Minthorn Park (13726 Yonge Street), which includes great places to play & relax along with new demonstration rain gardens. Thanks to ICLEI Canada funding & community input, we've also developed a guide to help residents build their own rain gardens to manage stormwater & provide habitat for wildlife!➡️https://lnkd.in/gBm-DBSN
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Thanks to the dedicated staff from across our organization who helped Richmond Hill host a secure and efficient YRDSB Trustee By-election - from weeks of planning to set-up to running the Voting Centres. Learn more at RichmondHill.ca/RHVotes
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Richmond Hill is proud to receive the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2024 Budget. This international award recognizes the City’s sound approach to public finances. Congratulations to the Financial Services team and all the City’s staff whose effort has contributed to this achievement! We’re already working on the 2025 budget. Visit RichmondHill.ca/Budget to view the 2024 Budget Book and take the 2025 Budget Survey.
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Richmond Hill’s Infrastructure and Engineering Services department cleaned up West Beaver Creek Pond (located north of Highway 7, East of Valleymede Drive) as part of its rehabilitation project. Work included shaping and cleaning the pond, planting new trees and shrubs, resulting in improvements to the overall landscape and environmental conditions.🌳