In this episode of TOA Talks, host, Devon Jarvis, the Supervisor of Communications & Engagement, talks with the Director of Planning & Development Services, Geoff Romanowski. Listen to this episode to learn more about the Planning & Development department and its layers of decision-making, the day-to-day as a Planner, the positives of intensification and its challenges for Planners, Geoff’s career path to Planning and what’s coming for 2024 and beyond and more! 

Join us as we discuss the Town of Ajax. Throughout each season we will be sitting down with the amazing people who make up the Town, from TOA staff and Council Members, to community leaders and small business owners.

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For any questions about TOA Talks, please contact [email protected].

In this episode of TOA Talks, Devon Jarvis, the Supervisor of Communications & Engagement, sits down and for a talk with Fire Chief, Aaron Burridge. Learn about Chief Burridge’s career at Ajax Fire and accomplishments that led him to where he is today, common misconceptions about Ajax Fire, challenges faced during the pandemic and events that happen with the department throughout the year like Fire Chief for the day, as well as some important information to know about fire detectors and other safety reminders! 

Join us as we discuss the Town of Ajax. Throughout each season we will be sitting down with the amazing people who make up the Town, from TOA staff and Council Members, to community leaders and small business owners.

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For any questions about TOA Talks, please contact [email protected].

In the fifth episode of the first season of TOA Talks, host Devon Jarvis, the Supervisor of Communications & Engagement, talks with the Director of Recreation & Culture, Chris Vida. Listen to this episode to hear Chris talk about his work with the Town for over 20 years, the importance of targeted programming, such as newly introduced Elevate Girls sports programming and his passion for the arts and how that plays into his work with the Town.

Join us as we discuss the Town of Ajax. Throughout each season we will be sitting down with the amazing people who make up the Town, from TOA staff and Council Members, to community leaders and small business owners.

Check back with us monthly to hear new episodes right here or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.

For any questions about TOA Talks, please contact [email protected].

In episode four of TOA Talks, listen to host, Devon Jarvis, the Supervisor of Communications & Engagement, talk with Director of Operations & Environmental Services, Dave Meredith. Listen to learn more about the day-to-day of Operations and Environmental Services, along with the department’s clean-up procedures throughout the year, ways to report illegal dumping, projects that residents should be aware of, important updates, some information on the Recreation and Parks Master Plan and more! 

Join us as we discuss the Town of Ajax. Throughout each season we will be sitting down with the amazing people who make up the Town, from TOA staff and Council Members, to community leaders and small business owners.

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For any questions about TOA Talks, please contact [email protected].

In the third episode of TOA Talks, host, Devon Jarvis, the Supervisor of Communications & Engagement, talks with Director of Finance/Treasurer, Dianne Valentim. Listen to Dianne talk about how she started in finance and her learning path, as well as the challenges and opportunities she has had working with the Finance department in the Town. Dianne also provides some important points to remember about the budget process, where to learn about the budget and property taxes.

Join us as we discuss the Town of Ajax. Throughout each season we will be sitting down with the amazing people who make up the Town, from TOA staff and Council Members, to community leaders and small business owners.

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For any questions about TOA Talks, please contact [email protected].

Mayor Collier and host, Supervisor of Communications & Engagement, Devon Jarvis, and co-host, Strategic Initiative Coordinator for Government Relations, Samantha Patterson, as they discuss:

• Mayor Collier’s journey on Ajax Council;
• Strong Mayor Powers;
• the 2024 Budget;
• community safety;
• exciting accomplishments and initiatives;
• and much more!

Join us as we discuss the Town of Ajax. Throughout each season we will be sitting down with the amazing people who make up the Town, from TOA staff and Council Members, to community leaders and small business owners.

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For any questions about TOA Talks, please contact [email protected].

In this episode of TOA Talks, recorded in the Ajax Public Library, McLean Community Centre Branch, Makerspace, Devon Jarvis, the Supervisor of Communications & Engagement, talks with Chief Librarian and Executive Officer, Sarah Vaisler. In this second episode, listen to why Sarah loves working with the Ajax Library team and the Ajax community, the Makerspace at the McLean Community Centre and all it has to offer and some exciting, upcoming initiatives for the Ajax Public Library. 

Join us as we discuss the Town of Ajax. Throughout each season we will be sitting down with the amazing people who make up the Town, from TOA staff and Council Members, to community leaders and small business owners.

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For any questions about TOA Talks, please contact [email protected].

In the first episode of TOA Talks, Devon Jarvis, the Supervisor of Communications & Engagement, talks with Chief Administrative Officer, Shane Baker. The episode includes details on Shane’s history and work as a firefighter and how he advanced his career, transferrable skills and knowledge in various leadership roles and how that helps his role in Ajax, what the typical day looks like as CAO of the Town, pandemic and post-pandemic challenges for staff, adapting to changes and more!

Join us as we discuss the Town of Ajax. Throughout each season we will be sitting down with the amazing people who make up the Town, from TOA staff and Council Members, to community leaders and small business owners.

Check back with us monthly to hear new episodes right here or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.

For any questions about TOA Talks, please contact [email protected].