Departments

The City’s Building Department reviews and issues building, plumbing, demolition, sign and swimming pool permits for all development within Pembroke. The Building Department also oversees the Property Standards By-law and the Sign By-law.

If you're looking to start a new business, invest in Pembroke, or have inquiries about business and commerce in the City of Pembroke, the Economic Development Department can assist you. Our goal is to make your decision to locate in Pembroke a positive one! 

Contacts:

Heather Salovaara, Economic Development Officer

hsalovaara@pembroke.ca

613-735-6821 ext. 1500

Heather Sutherland, Tourism & Communications Officer

hsutherland@pembroke.ca

613-735-6821 ext. 1515

Human Resources is responsible for managing the Corporate Human Resources functions including recruitment, benefits, wage and salary administration, labour and staff relations and negotiations and administration of collective agreements.

Under the direction of the Operations Committee of Council and City Council, the mandate of the Operations Department is to administer and manage public infrastructure including water mains, sanitary sewers and storm sewers, municipal roads, bridges and sidewalks, public parks and facilities, capital projects, the Utilities facilities including Water Purification Plant & Pollution Control Plant, and oversees the collection program of garbage, recycling and organic material.

Land use planning affects almost every aspect of life. It helps decide where in our community homes and industries should be built; where parks and schools should be located; and where roads, sewers and other essential services should be provided.

The Parks & Recreation Department oversees the planning and implementation of recreation programs, bookings for city owned facilities, and special events.

The Finance Department incorporates Accounts Payable, Payroll and Accounts Receivable including taxes and water/sewer charges. Methods of payment accepted include cash, cheque or debit card.