Janice Lavalley has left the building.
The Selwyn Municipal Office Building, that is.
Lavalley, who has worked for the municipality for 37 years attended her last council meeting as an employee on June 23, 2026.
Her years of service were recognized at the council meeting.Mayor Sherry Senis said that Lavalley joined the former Ennismore Township in September 1988 in a municipal training program.
Less than a year later she was offered the position of deputy clerk/treasurer.Senis said that in January 1998 the former townships of Ennismore and Smith were amalgamated and Lavalley was named clerk/deputy treasurer of the new township.
Three years later there was another amalgamation with the former Village of Lakefield and in 2001 she was again named to that position.
She became CAO of what is now Selwyn Township in 2008 when the former CAO retired.
“For 37 years she’s been a steady hand in guiding our township administration,” Senis said “Elected officials come and go every four years but throughout these changes Janice has been a constant source of expertise, stability and sound advice."
Senis said that Lavalley has overseen approximately 99 employees through changing priorities, evolving regulations and countless community initiatives.
“Her commitment, integrity and leadership have helped shape this community,” Senis added. “The legacy Janice leaves behind will continue to benefit our township.”
Lavalley responded that she was very grateful for the opportunity she has had to serve.
“Over that time there has been an enormous amount of change and growth and the responsibilities and expectations of government,” she said. “Looking back you wouldn’t recognize it today.”
“I can’t say that I’ve enjoyed every day but I think in the grand scheme of things it has been a great ride and I’m just so tremendously thankful for the talented, dedicated, professional members of the management team and staff that I’ve worked with over the years,” she added.
She is succeeded by Jennifer Moore who was announced as the new CAO this spring.
