Departments and Offices
The County of Oxford is the upper tier to eight Area Municipalities and is responsible for the provision of a wide range of services to its residents. These services, many of which can be accessed through Customer Service at the Oxford County Administration Building located in downtown Woodstock, make an important contribution to the quality of life of all who live here.
Other services offered to County residents are available through its various Departments, each of which can be easily accessed here using the side navigation bar, where you will find information and contacts as well as links to the services offered.
General Inquiries:
Oxford County Administration Building
P. O. Box 1614
21 Reeve Street
Woodstock, Ontario
N4S 7Y3
Tel: (519) 539-9800
Email: customerservice@oxfordcounty.ca
Oxford County Administration |
Benjamin Addley Lynn Buchner, Director Corporate Services David Simpson, Director Public Works Mark Dager, Director Long Term Care/Woodingford Lodge Gordon Hough, Director Community Planning Amy Smith, Director Human Resources Kelly Black, Director Human Services Ryan Hall, Acting Director/Chief Oxford County Paramedic Services Lisa Marie Williams, CEO & Chief Librarian Oxford County Library |
Paramedic Services |
In any emergency we are here to help. Oxford County Paramedic Services is committed to the community health and public safety of the people who live in Oxford County. View more about our Oxford County Paramedic Services. |
CAO & Clerk's Office |
Chief Administrative OfficerThe Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is the most senior, non-elected officer for the County charged with exercising general control and management of the affairs of the municipality in accordance with Council-approved policy and in a professional, effective, efficient and customer-oriented manner. ClerkThe primary role of the Clerk is to perform the statutory duties assigned to the position by provincial legislation (The Municipal Act and other related Acts and Regulations) and Council. |
Corporate Services |
Corporate services focuses on supporting internal services, area municipal services and the public.
The Corporate Services department consists of:
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Public Works |
Public Works is responsible for day to day administration, supervision, and maintenance of the Oxford County Waste Management Facility, Water and Wastewater facilities, County Roads and facilities owned or leased by the County. Our staff maintain County owned and leased properties throughout Oxford. Properties range from new structures, such as the Ingersoll Town Centre, home of Oxford County Library, to historical buildings such as the County Courthouse in Woodstock. Staff strive to maintain the unique characteristics of the properties, while at the same time working to ensure they are accessible to all citizens of Oxford. |
Human Services |
Finding, understanding and applying for social and community services can be a challenge -- especially when someone is already facing difficult times. That’s why the Human Services professional team considers many different factors when helping a client: income, education, health, transportation, employment, safety/legal, and shelter. By focusing on overall quality of life, the Human Services team can help clients find out about other community programs and resources that can help meet their needs. Our goal is to provide great service while helping clients enhance their quality of life and contribute to their community. |
Community Planning |
The Community Planning Office plays a central role in the planning and management of new development in the County. Each development proposal is evaluated according to its compatibility with adjacent land uses as well as Oxford County’s social, economic, heritage and natural environments. Some of the things we do:
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Human Resources |
Employees at Oxford County deliver essential public services to our residents including long-term care, libraries, community and strategic planning, human services, public works, information services, public health and emergency services, and support services. Ensuring we have a strong people culture that recognizes and values employees is critical to our continued success. |
Long Term Care |
Woodingford Lodge is a municipally owned and operated, not for profit, long-term care trio of homes located in Oxford County. |