CAO and Administration

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Administration Department

The primary purpose of the CAO - Administration Department is to ensure Council's priorities, goals and objectives are set and efficiently and effectively carried out. The Office oversees the development, updating and review of Departmental Staff Goal Plans with core service delivery excellence first and foremost. 

Other Key functions within the CAO's Office include:

• Clerk's Office
  • Council Business
  • Legislative Policies
  • Commissioner of Oaths and Certified Copies
  • Municipal Freedom of Information Requests
  • Executive Assistant to the Mayor and Council
  • Vital Statistics
  • Cemetery Arrangements and Records
• Human Resources
  • Recruitment coordination
  • Collective Agreement
  • Human Resources Manual
  • Corporate Training
  • Personnel files
  • WSIB
  • HR Policy Deveopment
  • AODA Coordinator

Economic Development

If you are interested in starting or expanding a business, we are here to help. We can provide you with demographic information, review applicable municipal by-laws, and help walk you through the process. The Town of Parry Sound Community Investment Profile is a valuable resource document for anyone wanting to develop in Parry Sound.

Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts and Bobby Orr Hall of Fame

The Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts is the area's premier entertainment centre. Presenting a number of concerts, theatre and special events including the annual Bobby Orr Hall of Fame Induction, the Stockey Centre is a hub of energy and excitement!