North Simcoe Muskoka

Given its location in and around cottage country, the North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN draws many visitors, and therefore experiences significant variations in seasonal population and demands for related health services.

Health Care Organizations and Employers

The North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN region has 5 Hospital Corporations located at 7 sites: 1 in Barrie, 1 in Collingwood, 1 in Midland, 1 in Penetanguishene, 1 in Gravenhurst, 1 in Huntsville, and 1 in Orillia. The region also boasts 6 Family Health Teams, 1 Community Care Access Centre, 1 Community Health Centre in Barrie, as well as 2 more that will be fully operational within the year.

Learn more about the health care organizations and employers

LHIN Information

• Map of North Simcoe Muskoka
• List of communities within North Simcoe Muskoka

Recruitment Resources

• HFOJobs
  Search and advertise job opportunities for doctors and nurses.
  www.healthforceontario.ca/hfojobs
• RecruiterU
  A virtual campus of hot topics written by recruiters, for recruiters just like you.
  www.healthforceontario.ca/ForEmployers/recruiteru.aspx
• Rural Ontario Medical Program (ROMP)
  Arrange core and elective rotations for medical trainees across south central Ontario in one-on-one learning situations with physician preceptors.
  www.romponline.com

Regional Resources

Lifestyle

• Barrie Area
  www.tourismbarrie.com
• Georgian Bay (Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene & the Townships of Tiny and Tay) 
  www.visitgeorgianbay.ca
• Ontario's Lake Country (Rama, Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Ramara, and Severn)
  www.ontarioslakecountry.com
• Muskoka (Gravenhurst, Bracebridge and Huntsville and the townships of Georgian Bay, Lake of Bays and Muskoka Lakes)
  www.discovermuskoka.ca
• Southern Georgian Bay (Collingwood, The Blue Mountains & Area)
  www.southerngeorgianbay.on.ca

Education

• Conseil scolaire de district du Centre Sud-Ouest
  www.csdcso.on.ca
• Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud
  www.csdccs.edu.on.ca
• Lakehead University
  orillia.lakeheadu.ca
• Georgian College
  www.georgianc.on.ca
• Georgian College
  upc.georgianc.on.ca
• Simcoe County District School Board
  www.scdsb.on.ca
• Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
  www.smcdsb.on.ca
• Thor College Private School
  www.thorcollege.ca
• Trillium Lakelands District School Board (Muskoka)
  www.tldsb.on.ca
• School Information Finder
  www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/sift/index.html

Best Practice Initiatives  

• Community Healthcare Careers
  Initiative to encourage young people in rural Ontario to explore pursuing careers in the health care field.
  www.communityhealthcareers.ca

Upcoming Regional Events

• Barrie Area
  www.tourismbarrie.com/calendar-of-events
• Georgian Bay (Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene, and the Townships of Tiny and Tay)
  www.southerngeorgianbay.on.ca/index.php/month.calendar 
• Ontario’s Lake Country (Rama, Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Ramara, and Severn)
  www.ontarioslakecountry.com/events.asp
• Muskoka (Gravenhurst, Bracebridge and Huntsville and the townships of Georgian Bay, Lake of Bays and Muskoka Lakes)
  www.discovermuskoka.ca/events.php
• South Georgian Bay (Collingwood, The Blue Mountains & Area)
  www.visitsouthgeorgianbay.ca/12p_events.htm