Employment

Thank you for your interest in North Kawartha. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates for advertised positions. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes.

Employment Opportunities

Seasonal Summer Positions - 3 positions with closing date of May 9, 2022

Seasonal Position Job Posting

The Township of North Kawartha is a four-season destination that is located within the north eastern quadrant of Peterborough County and is easily accessible by Highway 28. North Kawartha is a vibrant and growing community with a variety of recreational, social, educational, and spiritual activities. It is a great place to live, work and play.

To support our community, The Township is currently seeking qualified applicants for the following seasonal (summer) positions (please clearly identify the job title in your application and include your resume information and cover letter):

Building Department Assistant

General Labourer (Parks & Recreation)

Roads General Labourer

For Details and Job Descriptions - see tabs below.

As these positions may be funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program, Preference will be given to applicants:

Between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment; and;
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Applications can be sent by email to employment@northkawartha.ca, dropped off or mailed to:
Envelopes should be clearly marked with the position you are applying to. For example "General Labourer (Parks & Recreation)"

Attn. Alana Solman, CAO
Township of North Kawartha
P.O. Box 550,
280 Burleigh Street
Apsley, ON K0L 1A0

The deadline for submission for the Building Department Assistant, General Labourer (Parks & Recreation) and Roads General Labourer is Monday, May 9, 2022.

The complete job descriptions are available in the tabs below.

The Township of North Kawartha is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the Township’s goods, services, and facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation.

Building Department Assistant

Reporting to the Chief Building Official, the Building Department Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to the Building and Planning Department as required. This position reviews documents for inaccuracies or omissions and ensures documents are accurately filed according to policies and regulations of the Township.

Typical climate-controlled office environment. Work activities require visual and mental concentration for intermediate durations of time. This is a temporary seasonal position with a 40 hour work week, Monday through Friday. Occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing less than 30 lbs (i.e. office supplies or files). Occasional travel outside the office to attend sites or for routine office tasks may be required.

Building Department Assistant Job Posting

Building Department Assistant Job Description

Applications can be sent by email to employment@northkawartha.ca, dropped off or mailed to:
Envelopes should be clearly marked "Building Department Assistant"

Attn. Alana Solman, CAO

Township of North Kawartha

P.O. Box 550, 280 Burleigh Street

Apsley, ON K0L 1A0

The deadline for submission is Monday, May 9, 2022.

General Labourer (Parks & Recreation)

Reporting to the Director of Parks and Recreation, this position assists with the operation and maintenance of the new boat cleaning station, along with seasonal landscaping, flower watering and public beach maintenance duties, within the Parks and Recreation Department.

There will be public contact which will include greeting and providing boat cleaning station information and guidance to the general public with professionalism, diplomacy and integrity, consistent with the public status and image of the Township.

This position provides support to the full-time Parks and Recreation Department Staff. This is a seasonal position working 35 to 40 hours per week. This position requires working a morning and afternoon split-shift, every Saturday and Sunday.

General Labourer (Parks & Recreation) Job Posting

General Labourer (Parks & Recreation) Job Description

Applications can be sent by email to employment@northkawartha.ca, dropped off or mailed to:
Envelopes should be clearly marked "General Labourer - Parks & Recreation"

Attn. Alana Solman, CAO

Township of North Kawartha

P.O. Box 550, 280 Burleigh Street

Apsley, ON K0L 1A0

The deadline for submission is Monday, May 9, 2022.

Roads General Labourer

Reporting to the Road Supervisor, the Roads General Labourer is responsible for assisting with general labour and varying seasonal duties in the Roads Department. This position provides support to the Roads Department staff assisiting with day to day activities. The Roads General Labourer may have some public contact such as greeting customers or visitors and so must display professionalism, diplomacy and integrity consistent with the values of the Township, it’s public status and image.

Typically an outdoor work environment with frequent exposure to inclement weather, dirt, dust, noise and vibration. Indoor work environments include the Roads Garage. Travel to construction sites and public property. This is a temporary seasonal position with a 40 hour work week (Monday to Thursday) comprised of varying shifts. Occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50lbs.

Roads General Labourer Job Posting

Roads General Labourer Job Description

Applications can be sent by email to employment@northkawartha.ca, dropped off or mailed to:
Envelopes should be clearly marked "Roads General Labourer"

Attn. Alana Solman, CAO

Township of North Kawartha

P.O. Box 550, 280 Burleigh Street

Apsley, ON K0L 1A0

The deadline for submission is Monday, May 9, 2022.

Seasonal Summer - Accounting Office Assistant

Accounting Office Assistant

Reporting to the Treasurer, the Accounting Office Assistant provides administrative support to the Finance Department, Chief Administrative Officer, Township staff and members of Council/Committees as required. This position will assist with various financial analysis duties, perform a range of daily and monthly accounting functions and responsibilities including general ledger analysis as required; month-end reconciliations; month-end reports. The Accounting Office Assistant participates in various projects, policy research and in the development of special reports, as well as daily office tasks.

Typical climate-controlled office environment. Work activities require visual and mental concentration for intermediate durations of time. This is a temporary seasonal position with a 35 hour work week, Monday through Friday. Occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing less than 30 lbs (i.e. office supplies or files). Occasional travel outside the office to attend meetings, seminars, and for routine office tasks may be required.

Accounting Office Assistant Job Posting

Accounting Office Assistant Job Description

Applications can be sent by email to employment@northkawartha.ca, dropped off or mailed to:
Envelopes should be clearly marked "Accounting Office Assistant"

Attn. Alana Solman, CAO

Township of North Kawartha

P.O. Box 550, 280 Burleigh Street

Apsley, ON K0L 1A0

Planner- Updated April 25, 2022

To support our community, The Township is currently seeking qualified applicants for the following position (please clearly identify the job title in your application and include your resume information and cover letter):

Planner

Job Advertisement: Planner

Job Description: Planner

Position Profile: Planner

Applications can be sent by email to employment@northkawartha.ca, dropped off or mailed to:

Attn. Alana Solman, CAO
Township of North Kawartha
P.O. Box 550, 280 Burleigh Street
Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
Envelopes should be clearly marked "Planner Application"

Complete job description is available above.

The 2022 (updated) salary range for the Planner position is $76,991 to $91,912(40 hours/week).

Fire Fighter Recruitment

Fire Department - Firefighter Recruitment Package
Opportunities for paid on call firefighters. Please send your resume, attention Jesse Lambe, Fire Chief, by mail to PO Box 550, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0, by fax to 705-656-4964 or by email to the Fire Chief.