Social Infrastructure & Community Investments

The Business and Government Relations section manages relationships and engagement with the business community, Indigenous communities and other government entities to support the strategic priorities of Council.

The Economic Investment Section is responsible for promoting business development and job creation in the City of Surrey by:

• Attracting new businesses
• Supporting businesses in their expansion or relocation to Surrey
• Providing information on Surrey’s economic and business climate

Visit the Invest Surrey website to learn more.

Manager, Economic Investment Services
Caroline Chiu

 

The Indigenous and Government Relations Section is responsible for leading Surrey's approach to relations with First Nations and our Urban Indigenous residents and rights holders as well as relations with other government sectors to support the strategic priorities of Mayor and Council.

The Housing & Social Development Division is responsible for supporting the development of affordable non-market housing and address priority social and community safety issues in Surrey.

The division supports multi-sector community collaborations and advises internal and external partners on issues related to social development and community safety, as well as housing and homelessness. The division works to develop strong relationships with community partners in the delivery of a variety of programs including SYRP,  CHART, and SMART.

Manager, Housing & Social Development
Aileen Murphy

The Strategic Initiatives & Investments Division leads the development and implementation of City of Surrey capital projects, as well as strategic program initiatives for the department.

Director, Strategic Initiatives & Investments 
Jeff Arason