Scugog Streamlines Services with Departmental Restructuring

July 09, 2025

Scugog – In a move to enhance service delivery and streamline operations, the Township of Scugog has restructured several departments to foster greater collaboration and efficiency across municipal services. These changes will allow for more centralized processes and stronger cooperation between departments.

Effective Monday, July 7, several changes to service delivery processes and staff alignment were implemented at the municipality. The Community Services Department—which previously oversaw Parks, Recreation, Culture, and Corporate Communications—has been dissolved, with its Parks and Recreation functions merging with Public Works. Corporate Communications, Tourism and Culture are now paired with Strategic Planning and Economic Development.

The Township of Scugog's new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) views the restructuring as a necessary step to boost the effectiveness of corporate operations. “Following a comprehensive analysis of Scugog’s service delivery, capital projects, corporate processes, and staff functions, Council approved a series of changes,” stated Warren Mar, Chief Administrative Officer. “These measures are intended to enhance internal coordination and deliver more responsive and effective municipal services to residents.” This shift better supports projects, portfolios, and dedicates staff resources to align more closely with Council’s strategic priorities.

Key Changes at a Glance:

Parks and Recreation has merged with Public Works to form the new Public Works and Recreation Department. This integration aims to centralize infrastructure and community programming. A new Capital Project Coordinator role has been introduced to support asset management and accelerate capital project delivery.
The newly formed Communications and Strategic Projects department will deliver Corporate Communications, Strategic Projects, including strategic plans, Economic Development, Tourism and Culture, which also welcomes the Scugog Shores Museum Village and Archives.
By-Law Services has been temporarily reassigned to Fire and Emergency Services for a 12-month review period, after which a permanent placement will be determined.

Currently, the Township is actively recruiting for a new Director of Development Services who will primarily focus on the Development, Planning and Building portfolio. Visit our Current Opportunities page for details.

A detailed summary of services and contact information for each department can be found below:

Administration (Office of the CAO)

Human resources
Health and safety
Wellness and engagement
Inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility
Staffing
Occupational health and safety
Office of the CAO
Council and staff relations
Council service inquiries
External relations with other governments and MSIFN
Public relations

Contact: cao@scugog.ca

Communications and Strategic Projects

Corporate communications planning
News releases and media responses
Web and digital content
Social media monitoring and content creation
Emergency communications
Economic Development
Tourism
Public strategy and consultation
Corporate strategic planning and initiatives
Museum programming and tours
Museum strategic plan implementation
OHIL revitalization with MSIFN
Partnership with Lake Scugog Historical Society and archives
Film permits and promotion

Communications contact: media@scugog.ca

Scugog Shores Museum contact: museum@scugog.ca

Corporate Services

Council and committee meeting management
Customer service
Corporate accessibility plan (AODA)
Commissioners of affidavits
Livestock claims
Marriage licenses and ceremonies
Liquor licenses and Special Occasion Permits
Lottery licenses
Boat launch passes
Freedom of information
Information and records retention
Municipal elections (including Regional and School Board)
IT (information technology)
Network infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Technology support
IT strategic planning

Contact: clerks@scugog.ca

Development Services

Planning policy reviews
Development approvals
Proposed planning legislative changes
Engineering standards and design criteria
Plan reviews
Heritage grant programs
Support Heritage Advisory Committee
Advisory committee agendas and minutes
Building permit applications and inspections
Development charge reconciliation
Review and approve sign permits for businesses
Line fence viewers

Building contact: building@scugog.ca

Planning contact: planning@scugog.ca

Finance

Budget
Insurance and risk management
Billing and collection
Payment processing, balancing, and follow-up
Procurement oversight and advice
Statutory reporting
Annual financial reporting
Property tax billing and collection
Grant tracking and reporting
Asset management
Financial reporting
Payroll and benefits
Accounting analysis

Contact: finance@scugog.ca

Fire and Emergency Services

Fire and rescue operations
Fire code inspections
Emergency preparedness/management
Fire fleet maintenance
Public education
Fire administration
Fire station building maintenance
Burn permits
Fire recruitment
Fire plans review
By-law and parking enforcement, and animal control (in coordination with the Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter)

Contact: fire@scugog.ca

Public Works and Recreation

Roads and Infrastructure repair and replacement
Asset management
Park and trail maintenance
Tree planting, maintenance, and removal
Recreation program operations and planning
Birdseye Pool operations and maintenance
Ball diamond maintenance and rentals
Facility rentals
Special event planning and review
Winter maintenance
Road Occupancy Permits
Parking lots
Capital projects

Public Works contact: works@scugog.ca

We are confident that these changes will enhance service delivery to residents. General inquiries can be directed to mail@scugog.ca or 905-985-7346.

Township of Scugog
181 Perry Street
PO Box 780
Port Perry, ON L9L 1A7
Email Us
905-985-7346

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