Marilyn Iafrate

City of Vaughan

Vaughan is one of Canada's fastest growing cities. Home to more than 340,000 people, its globally competitive economy includes more than 19,000 businesses, employing more than 236,000 individuals. Vaughan traces its roots back to the historic communities of Concord, Kleinburg, Maple, Thornhill and Woodbridge. This forward-looking municipality is in the heart of York Region. Vaughan's emerging downtown – the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre – and Canada's first smart hospital – the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital – as well as the 900-acre North Maple Regional Park continue to generate momentum and excitement. Vaughan's promising future is guided by the 2022-2026 Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan. It represents how our team goes above and beyond to deliver innovative, exciting and transformational city-building initiatives. These include protecting the environment, igniting economic prosperity, fostering a high-quality of life, and building an active, engaged and inclusive community. The Plan upholds our values and vision while following through on our mission of Citizens First Through Service Excellence. For two years in a row, the City has been named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers. Vaughan was also the winner of the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion award category and an excellence awardee of Best HR Communication Strategy and Canadian HR Team of the Year (500 Employees or More) award categories for the 2022 Canadian HR Awards. This recognition reflects the innovative and leading best practices the City employs to foster a dynamic workplace that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming.