Business Resources

The job board for Waterloo Wellington Dufferin. See how you can ensure your job posting makes it onto the site!

The Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC) provides support to new and existing small businesses in the Orangeville area. Visit their website to find out about free support services.

The Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin leads local workforce development by identifying local labour market needs and working with the community to develop action plans to address these issues.

The tax rate is established annually and is based on budgetary requirements for the local municipality, Dufferin County, and education (as set by the province). The tax rate is expressed as a percentage of a property’s assessed value. Each property class has its own tax rate. The tax rate is multiplied by the assessed value, resulting in the amount of property taxes payable for the year.

The County’s application process centre around three application types: Pre-Consultation, County Official Plan Amendment, and Local Official Plan Amendment. Besides a County Pre-Consultation and a County Official Plan Amendment, all planning applications are to be submitted through the Town or Township and will be circulated to the County by local planning staff. For further information on the process, flow charts are available from Planning and Development.

Dufferin County is home to a Georgian College Campus, offering a wide range of education and training opportunities to residents within the County and the surrounding areas.