York Region (The Regional Municipality of York)

🧭 The best adventures are often the ones close to home. 🌳 #YorkRegionalForest tracts, trails and green spaces offer beautiful places to walk, cycle, explore and spend time with the people who matter most. These shared spaces help support healthy, active communities while giving us the chance to connect with nature and each other. 💚 When we respect trails, plant trees and keep our parks and Forest clean, we're protecting these special places for everyone to enjoy today and for generations to come. 🥰 A special thank you to staff, partners and dedicated volunteers that help care for and maintain our natural spaces. ➡️ Where's your favourite Forest tract, trail or outdoor destination in York Region? Share it in the comments and help others discover somewhere new to explore. --- #BehindTheWork

It’s #FeatureFriday and we’re highlighting rewarding roles that strengthen community services, drive operational excellence and support the systems that keep York Region running smoothly. ☑️Manager, Social Assistance Leads teams that deliver social assistance services and support positive outcomes for individuals and families in York Region. 👉https://lnkd.in/egQMbRWn ☑️Housing Services Portfolio Coordinator Coordinates projects and process improvements that help enhance housing services and program delivery. 👉https://lnkd.in/eqD88bK5 ☑️Payroll Analyst – Functional Supports accurate and timely payroll processing, system improvements and reporting across the organization. 👉https://lnkd.in/e7a7txSA Visit york.ca/Careers for a full list of opportunities across York Region. #YRjobs #YorkRegion #career #hiring

Behind every moment, Regional Services work together to create vibrant communities where residents can thrive. Clean water. Safe roads. Reliable transit. Healthy communities. Emergency services. Support for children and families. These are just some of the ways York Region is committed to helping people live safer, healthier and more connected lives. Learn more at york.ca/RegionalServices #YRMoments #YorkRegion

💧 Water on your day, not every day. Easy for you, essential for everyone. Outdoor water use puts a lot of pressure on our water system. Follow your outdoor watering restrictions to make sure there’s enough water for daily use and reliable pressure for emergency services. It’s simple: Odd house addresses water on odd days, even addresses on even days. Following this schedule spreads out demand and keeps the system running smoothly. Thanks for doing your part to keep water flowing in York Region! Learn more at york.ca/OutdoorWaterUse --- #OutdoorWaterUse #SaveWater

🌎 Thank you for participating in #PlasticFreeJuly! Let’s continue to choose reusables for a plastic free future. ➡️ Learn more at york.ca/ReduceWaste

🚲 Your unwanted bike has the power to take someone somewhere new. 🤝 York Region, in partnership with Markham Cycles, offers Recycle to Ride, a program where donated bicycles are refurbished, given back to the community for free and put back on the road where they belong. 💚 A big thank you to the dedicated staff and volunteers who work behind the scenes to collect, repair and prepare every bike. 🥰 By connecting more people to bikes, #RecycleToRide encourages people to get outside, stay active and explore York Region's parks, trails and neighbourhoods. It's a simple way to support healthier communities, reduce waste and help more people experience the benefits of active transportation. ➡️ Donate a bike you no longer use or find out how to receive a refurbished bike at york.ca/RecycleToRide --- #RecycleToRide #BehindTheWork

Active communities are about more than recreation. They’re about creating places where movement, connection and participation feel part of life. Throughout July, we’ve been highlighting how services across York Region support active living through transportation networks, recreation opportunities, transit access and healthy living initiatives. Together, these efforts help build healthier communities and support quality of life across the Region. Learn more about staying active in York Region at york.ca/RegionalServices #YRMoments #YorkRegion

Self‑care starts with support—and in 2025, the York Region Health and Well-Being Review found that more than 5,400 residents benefited from community-based investments in mental well‑being initiatives across York Region. We’re also strengthening access to connected mental health supports through: ✅ The Service Navigator Pilot, offering a single trusted contact and completing nearly 300 referrals for vulnerable residents ✅ The Mobile Youth Services Hub, connecting 600+ youth to 800+services including mental health, food access, and life‑skills supports ✅ A new Mental Health Community Care Hub in Newmarket, in partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) ✅ An Infant and Early Mental Health Care Pathway to ensure timely support for children birth to age six On Self‑Care Day, we’re reminded that well‑being grows when communities invest in accessible, judgment‑free support. Visit https://lnkd.in/gcnhmkia to learn more! #SelfCareDay #MentalWellbeing #YorkRegion #HealthAndWellBeingReview

This #FeatureFriday, we're highlighting opportunities that help plan, build and support the infrastructure and services that keep York Region connected, growing and thriving. ✅Senior Transportation Specialist Leads research, policy and strategic initiatives that support transportation equity and guide long-term planning for York Region's evolving transportation network https://lnkd.in/gJqjv5HU ✅Construction Administrator Provides construction administration and project coordination support for Housing York Inc., helping deliver and maintain affordable housing that supports residents who need it most https://lnkd.in/g6vdWbBD Visit york.ca/Careers for a full list of opportunities across York Region. #YRjobs #YorkRegion #career #hiring

⚠️ If you manage a commercial, industrial or institutional facility, now is the time to check your drainage systems. Water can enter the can enter the sanitary sewer system from ICI properties through: • Cracked, aging or poorly maintained private sewer laterals • Downspouts, foundation parking lot and rooftop drains connected to sanitary sewers • Sump pumps discharging into sanitary lines When too much excess water enters the sanitary sewer system, it can cause costly sewer backups and service disruptions that affect business operations, customers and staff. Protect your business and your operations. Inspect and maintain your drains. Learn more at york.ca/CheckYourDrains