Norfolk County

Norfolk County is a single-tier municipal corporation in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, serving more than 70,000 residents and standing among the largest single-tier municipalities in Ontario. It provides essential public services spanning economic development, community services, infrastructure management, and administrative functions.

Its economic development work centres on sustainable growth, investment attraction, and business support within the county. A key initiative is the Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) programme, which underpins business development and long-term prosperity through sustained relationships with local businesses, developers, and community partners. Alongside this, the municipality maintains and manages local infrastructure and delivers community services as part of its core mandate.

The county describes itself as having a bold, diverse and proudly local character, with an emphasis on innovation, collaboration and connection. It offers opportunities for career growth and community engagement, and positions its work as seeking to preserve a unique local identity and quality of life for residents while pursuing sustainable economic growth.