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Town of Orangeville appoints new general manager of community services

January 27, 2023   ·   1 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

The Town of Orangeville has appointed Heather Savage as the general manager of Community Services, effective Feb. 6, 2023.

Ms. Savage has a long-standing career with the Town of Caledon as well as positions as manager of recreation and project lead on the Pan Am Games.

She is currently serving as the director of community development and parks and service with over 75 full-time staff and over 200 part-time staff. Ms. Savage is a part-time professor at Humber College’s Recreation and Leisure Studies program.

Her previous employment includes roles at the City of St. Catharines, the City of Welland, and the County of Brant.

A long-time resident of Caledon East, Ms. Savage has had a lifelong career in the recreation sector, starting off as a lifeguard. Her education includes a Bachelor of Recreation and Leisure Studies, graduate diplomas in Adult Education and Teaching Effectiveness, and a Master’s Certificate in Municipal Leadership.

“On behalf of town council, I would like to congratulate Heather Save as she joins the town’s senior management teams as general manager of community services,” said Orangeville mayor Lisa Post. “We look forward to working with Ms. Savage to continue delivering ‘best-in-class’ services to the residents of Orangeville.

As general manager of Community Services, Ms. Savage will be responsible for all divisions within the community services department which include recreation and events, facilities and parks, economic development and culture, Orangeville Public library and Orangeville Fire.

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