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Under the authority of the Superintendent of the Environmental Service, the operator is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant (treatment and distribution) and the Wastewater Treatment Plant.  The operator is also responsible to monitor and operate computerized controlled systems and related equipment in the Treatment Plant.  He executes his work in accordance with the requirements established by the Ministry of the Environment of Ontario.

 Schedule

• Shifts including weekends

 Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Possess the appropriate certification as per the Ministry of the Environment of Ontario’s regulations or the equivalent
•  Have two (2) years of relevant experience
• Manual skills in mechanic and equipment maintenance, an asset
• Ability to read and interpret control devices
• Knowledge and experience in laboratory
• Knowledge in computers (EXCEL and SCADA System)
• Be on call on rotation
• Must live within 25 minutes of the workplace
• Hold a valid driver’s licence
• Bilingualism (French and English).  Please note that the working environment is French
• Initiative and autonomy

 Salary

This full-time permanent unionized position has an hourly wage starting at $25.13 as operator in training according to the Collective Agreement presently in force. Note that the salary is adjusted upon obtaining new certifications – class 1-4 in the different skill area.

Please send your covering letter and résumé by email no later than March 9, 2025.

The Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury would like to thank all those who apply. However, only the applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received.   We may communicate with candidates meeting the profile sought before the end of the posting in order to fill the position promptly.  

Are you able to fight fires and respond to emergency calls day, night, and even on weekends? Do you like teamwork? Can you communicate clearly under difficult conditions and in a French-speaking work environment? Do you care about the safety of citizens and want to be involved in prevention? Join our Fire Department composed of firefighters who are dedicated to the protection of citizens by participating in prevention activities and by providing emergency services. Our firefighters have a strong sense of belonging to the Hawkesbury Fire Department. You could develop such a feeling as well. You will undergo a complete training to become a firefighter and you will obtain different IFSAC Certifications. In addition, the department's part-time firefighters will assist a full-time officer and receive a remuneration for external watches, providing a coverage for the community, and will also receive a steady income.

Qualifications and requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent recognized by the Ministry of Education.
• Proficiency in French (although French is the working language, English is mandatory).
• Possess a class G driver’s license. The DZ driver’s license is an asset.  The DZ driver’s license must be obtained within the first 12 months of employment.
• Have a clean criminal record.
• Have a driving record of less than 6 demerit points.
• Be in good physical and medical condition compatible with firefighting required tasks.
• Have a minimum vision compatible with the firefighting required tasks.
• Live within a non-detrimental response time to emergencies and be available to respond to incidents, within a reasonable time.
• Be available to answer emergency incidents within a reasonable time.

Working in the area and available to respond to emergency calls during your shift is a major asset.

Certifications considered major assets

• Possess the Canadian Red Cross First Responder certificate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the following training: Ontario Incident Management System, Level 100.
• Possess IFSAC or Pro Board NFPA 1001: Professional Qualification Standard for Firefighters, Level 1 and II, or equivalent.
• Possess IFSAC or Pro Board NFPA 1072 or 472: Hazardous Materials and Weapons of Mass Destruction Responder Professional Qualifications Standard, Awareness or Operation Level.

• Possess IFSAC or Pro Board NFPA 1002: Occupational Qualification Standard for Drivers and Operators – Pumper.

  Send your cover letter, resume along with a copy of your certifications no later than March 3^rd, 2025.

Note:      

• The Town of Hawkesbury is an equal opportunity employer.
• Being a work condition, a criminal record check for vulnerable sector will have to be provided to the employer on demand.

(This posting is in French only- to learn more please contact mjoseejoly@gmail.com)

Nature du travail

Relevant du conseil d’administration, la direction de la bibliothèque de Hawkesbury est responsable de planifier, organiser et gérer les ressources informationnelles afin d'offrir à la communauté des services de qualité. Elle doit démontrer un excellent leadership tout en respectant l’orientation stratégique préétablie.

Responsabilités et tâches principales

Dans le domaine de la gestion des opérations, la personne titulaire:

• Détermine les objectifs, planifie la répartition des activités et assure le suivi;
• Conçoit, élabore et met en application les politiques et les procédures relatives aux services, notamment le prêt au comptoir, le prêt entre bibliothèques, les services de renseignement et d’information, la formation à l’utilisation à l’information, le développement et la gestion des collections et le traitement des documents;
• Planifie et dirige le maintien de l’environnement technologique essentiel à la mise en place de la bibliothèque numérique et l’exploitation des technologies de l’information et de la communication;
• Identifie les indicateurs de performance, compile les données statistiques et rédige des rapports mensuels et annuels d’activités;
• Conçoit et dirige la mise en oeuvre des services à offrir aux diverses clientèles et développe des ententes avec divers partenaires;
• Agit à titre d’expert en ce qui touche les ressources informationnelles et à ce titre, informe et conseille le personnel des meilleurs moyens à prendre pour répondre aux besoins de la communauté;
• Maintien des connaissances au sujet des nouvelles tendances et des nouveaux moyens de diffusion et d’accès à l’information afin de fournir à la communauté un service à la fine pointe des technologies;
• Coordonne l’identification, l’analyse et l’évaluation des besoins des clientèles cibles.

Dans le domaine de la représentation, la personne titulaire:

• Planifie la promotion des services de la bibliothèque avec les écoles, la communauté et les partenaires;
• Développe et maintient des liens étroits avec les autres bibliothèques tant au niveau régional que provincial;
• Participe aux activités de divers organismes ou associations professionnelles afin de connaître les nouvelles tendances et d’évaluer leur impact sur le développement du service;
• Représente l’institution à des comités ou des groupes de travail qui relèvent du domaine de sa compétence,
• Assure la représentation et la participation active du service de la bibliothèque dans tout projet collectif d’intérêt pour la communauté.

Dans le domaine de la gestion des ressources humaines, financières et matérielles, la personne titulaire:

• Agit à titre de personne supérieure immédiate auprès du personnel de la bibliothèque notamment quant à l’accueil, à l’intégration au travail, au contenu et à la répartition des tâches, au perfectionnement, à l’application des politiques de gestion des ressources humaines et de conditions de travail, et procède à l’évaluation du rendement des employés sous sa supervision. Elle ou il participe aussi au processus de sélection des ressources humaines en lien avec les besoins;
• Favorise une organisation du travail axée sur le travail d’équipe, de concertation et la collaboration des ressources humaines envers les objectifs établis;
• Planifie et détermine l’organisation du travail afin d’obtenir une utilisation efficiente des ressources humaines en lien avec les objectifs et les plans de travail retenus;
• Voit au recrutement des partenaires, des collaborateurs et du personnel contractuel requis pour la réalisation des divers projets;
• Administre le budget, établit les prévisions budgétaires, met en doute les écarts et prend les mesures budgétaires correctrices;
• Identifie des opportunités d’aide financière et administre les subventions spécifiques dédiées au développement de la bibliothèque;
• Collabore avec la direction des autres services de la ville.

Qualifications requises

Les personnes retenues dans le cadre de ce processus de sélection pourront être soumises à des tests permettant d’évaluer les différentes exigences particulières. Seules les candidatures reçues avant le 21 février à 16h30 seront retenues. Les personnes intéressées à ce poste doivent faire parvenir leur lettre d’intérêt accompagnée d’un curriculum vitae, ainsi qu’une copie des diplômes par courriel à mjoseejoly@gmail.com

Exigences minimales

• Être titulaire d’un baccalauréat en administration ou qualification similaire;
• Posséder un minimum de 3 années d’expérience pertinente à la fonction;
• Expérience en gestion du personnel serait un atout.

Autres exigences

• Être bilingue (à l’oral aussi bien qu’à l’écrit);
• Détenir un sens éprouvé du service à la clientèle;
• Posséder de fortes qualités de leader et de travail en équipe afin d’être en mesure de mobiliser l’équipe sous sa responsabilité permettant à la fois l’atteinte du mandat et aussi son évolution en fonction des nouvelles tendances;
• Posséder un sens éprouvé de la planification, de l’organisation et de la gestion de budgets;
• Être à l’aise avec les technologies de l’information et des communications.

Reporting to the Foreman of Municipal Facilities, the person performs work that includes cleaning, preparation of recreational surfaces, repairs and maintenance of facilities, municipal properties and equipment.

Responsibilities of regular position

• Carry out housekeeping at the Sports Complex and in the various buildings of the Town
• Execute minor work
• Assist in the operation of municipal facilities
• Perform sports and recreational fields maintenance, such as grass cutting, lining and general upkeep
• Assist in the start-up, maintenance and shutdown of the swimming pool and splash pads
• Assist in the assembly and dismantling of venue rentals and various events
• Perform snow clearing operations for entrances, accesses and trails for municipal facilities and parks
• Provide supervision at the Sports Complex, Town Hall and various areas of the municipality
• Inform and directs the public, if necessary
• Participate in various projects of the Municipal Facilities Department

Requirements

• Secondary High School Diploma
• One (1) year of relevent experience
• Good physical condition
• Hold a valid driver’s licence class « G »

Skills

• Ability to use small equipment
• Team player
• Autonomy and resourceful
• Easy to work with a various clientele.

Remuneration

From $18.84 to $22.32 hourly according to the Collective Agreement presently in force.  The Town of Hawkesbury offers good benefits.

Please submit your cover letter and résumé no later than April 13^th, 2025. 

The Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury would like to thank all those who apply. However, only the applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received.   We may communicate with candidates meeting the profile sought before the end of the posting in order to fill the position promptly.   

The successful candidate provides various administrative assistance such as research, text revision, document formatting, filing on the Sharepoint platform. Also, he/she provides administrative support to other departments’ projects, as needed, in the creation and revision of written and visual content.  He/she provides support for other related tasks at the request of the supervisor.

Skills sought:

Fluent in French and English (oral and written)

Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite tools 

Knowledge of Sharepoint platform, an asset

Initiative

Discretion

Autonomy, organizational skills and priority management 

Why apply?

Develop your skills in a dynamic and professional environment.

Prepare to take on challenges in the municipal field.

Join a passionate team involved in stimulating projects.

The expected hourly remuneration is $18 

The maximum duration of employment is 16 weeks, ending in the third week of August. 

Do you believe you have the necessary skills to fill this position? Do not hesitate to submit your resume and cover letter, at https://www.hawkesbury.ca/en/my-town/employment-opportunities-at-town-of-hawkesbury, by following the application process on our site.  Send us everything quickly. 

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The main tasks of the the successful candidate will be to contribute to the creation and management of publications on the Town's various communication platforms. He/she participates in Town representation initiatives. He/she assists with the writing and translation of documents. He/she supports the archiving and organization of communications-related documents. He/she takes photos for various initiatives. He/she develops and implement the publications calendar. He/she modifies and updates the content of the Town's website. Depending on skills, he/she contributes to the creation of designs using software such as Adobe or Canva. He /she provides support for other related tasks.

Skills sought:

Fluent in French and English (oral and written)

Knowledge of graphic design tools (Adobe, Canva – an asset)

Initiative and creativity

Autonomy, organizational skills and priority management

Why apply?

Develop your skills in a dynamic and professional environment.

Prepare to take on challenges in the areas of marketing and municipal events.

Join a passionate team involved in stimulating projects.

The expected hourly remuneration is $19 

The maximum duration of employment is 16 weeks, ending in the third week of August. 

Do you believe you have the necessary skills to fill this position? Do not hesitate to submit your resume and cover letter, at https://www.hawkesbury.ca/en/my-town/employment-opportunities-at-town-of-hawkesbury, by following the application process on our site.  Send us everything quickly. 

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The successful candidate will do digital and paper filing as needed, scan documents, format certain documents, answer incoming calls and forward them to the appropriate person for processing.  He/she will provide support for other related tasks.

Skills sought:

Good French and English communication (oral and written)

Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Organizational skills and good ability to manage priorities

Autonomy 

Why apply?

Develop your skills in a dynamic and professional environment.

Prepare to take on challenges in the municipal field.

Join a passionate team involved in stimulating projects.

The expected hourly remuneration is $18 

The maximum duration of employment is 16 weeks, ending in the third week of August. 

Do you believe you have the necessary skills to fill this position? Do not hesitate to submit your resume and cover letter, at https://www.hawkesbury.ca/en/my-town/employment-opportunities-at-town-of-hawkesbury, by following the application process on our site.  Send us everything quickly. 

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The successful candidate carries out smoke alarm inspection tasks in residential buildings and supports the fire department team in order to meet fire prevention objectives and reduce risks.

Skills sought:

Good French and English communication (oral and written)

Ability to provide good service to residents

Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite

Writing ability

Organizational skills and good ability to manage priorities

Autonomy 

Valid driver’s licence, an asset

Why apply?

Develop your skills in a dynamic and professional environment.

Get ready to face challenges in the fire industry.

Join a passionate team involved in the community.

The expected hourly remuneration is $22 

The maximum duration of employment is 16 weeks, ending in the third week of August. 

Do you believe you have the necessary skills to fill this position? Do not hesitate to submit your resume and cover letter, at https://www.hawkesbury.ca/en/my-town/employment-opportunities-at-town-of-hawkesbury, by following the application process on our site.  Send us everything quickly. 

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The successful candidate accompanies the seasonal horticulturist in order to help him in his daily tasks by carrying out physically demanding work, among other things, collecting branches when pruning trees, maintaining flowers in flower beds, hanging baskets throughout the Town, maintaining green spaces, parks, etc.

Skills sought:

Physical endurance (summer heat)

Knowledge of horticulture, an asset

Autonomy as needed

Teamwork as needed

Punctual and reliable

Valid driver’s licence, an asset

Why apply?

Develop your skills in a dynamic environment.

Prepare to face new challenges with the horticulturist.

Join a passionate team involved in the well-being of the community.

The expected hourly remuneration is $18 

The maximum duration of employment is 16 weeks, ending in the third week of August. Some of our positions must be filled by the beginning of April.

Do you believe you have the necessary skills to fill this position? Do not hesitate to submit your resume and cover letter, at https://www.hawkesbury.ca/en/my-town/employment-opportunities-at-town-of-hawkesbury, by following the application process on our site.  Send us everything quickly. 

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The successful candidate accompanies the municipal facilities team to help them in their daily work tasks by carrying out work physically demanding, among other things, cutting grass, emptying trash cans, collecting debris, participating in preparations for special activities.

Skills sought:

Physical endurance (summer heat)

Manual skills

Autonomy, if necessary

Teamwork, as needed

Punctual and reliable

Valid driver’s licence, an asset

Why apply?

Develop your skills in a dynamic environment.

Get ready to take on challenges with the municipal facilities team.

Join a passionate team involved in community activities.

The expected hourly remuneration is $18 

The maximum duration of employment is 16 weeks, ending in the third week of August. Some of our positions must be filled by the beginning of April.

Do you believe you have the necessary skills to fill this position? Do not hesitate to submit your resume and cover letter, at https://www.hawkesbury.ca/en/my-town/employment-opportunities-at-town-of-hawkesbury, by following the application process on our site.  Send us everything quickly. 

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The successful candidate accompanies the public works team in order to help them in their daily work tasks by carrying out work physically demanding, among other things, cutting grass, road patch filling and following the public works crews to help in different daily tasks.

Skills sought:

Physical endurance (summer heat)

Manual skills

Autonomy, if necessary

Teamwork, as needed

Punctual and reliable

Valid driver’s licence, an asset

Why apply?

Develop your skills in a dynamic environment.

Prepare to take on challenges with the public works team.

Join a passionate team involved in the safety of the community's road network.

The expected hourly remuneration is $18 

The maximum duration of employment is 16 weeks, ending in the third week of August. Some of our positions must be filled by the beginning of April.

Do you believe you have the necessary skills to fill this position? Do not hesitate to submit your resume and cover letter, at https://www.hawkesbury.ca/en/my-town/employment-opportunities-at-town-of-hawkesbury, by following the application process on our site.  Send us everything quickly. 

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The successful candidate assists the director of public works and engineering in project management.  He/she participates in surveying. He/she also performs data entry to list the municipality's inventory at all levels and carries out follow-ups at the various active construction sites in the municipality. He/she provides support for other related tasks.

Skills sought:

Fluency in French and English (oral and written)

Knowledge of Microsoft and Sharepoint suite tools, an asset

Team spirit

Autonomy, sense of organization

Ability to manage priorities

Valid driver’s licence, an asset 

Why apply?

Develop your skills in a dynamic and professional environment.

Prepare to take on challenges in the field of municipal engineering.

Join a passionate team involved in stimulating projects.

The expected hourly remuneration is $21 

The maximum duration of employment is 16 weeks, ending in the third week of August. Some of our positions must be filled by the beginning of April.

Do you believe you have the necessary skills to fill this position? Do not hesitate to submit your resume and cover letter, at https://www.hawkesbury.ca/en/my-town/employment-opportunities-at-town-of-hawkesbury, by following the application process on our site.  Send us everything quickly. 

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The Recreational Activities Monitor reports to the Recreation and Tourism Coordinator. The successful candidate monitors skating activities (on the rink and surrounding), multifunctional room activities and participate to all activities related to the sports library.

Main Tasks

• Monitors all skating activities on the rink and enforces rules to ensure user safety
• Monitors all activities in the multifunctional room and enforces rules and schedules in order to ensure user safety
• Ensures the overall cleanliness & equipment storage
• With the help of the Information Desk employees and in accordance with the procedures, ensures the loan & return of the sports library equipment.

Requirements

• Comfortable on skates
• Basic knowledge of racquet sports
• Must be bilingual (French and English) 
• Initiative and interpersonal skills
• Able to work with a minimum of supervision
• Reliable, responsible, punctual and resourceful
• Be in good physical shape

Salary

$ 17.20 hourly

Please send your cover letter and resume by email to resshum@hawkesbury.ca

The Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury would like to thank all those who apply. However, only the applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received.  

The Information Desk Clerk I reports to the Director of Recreation and Tourism. The successful candidate performs customer service duties at the front desk of the Sports Complex, monitors activities of participants, issues equipment and provides program and membership information to customers.

Requirements

• Secondary education (in progress or completed)
• Hold 6 months to a year of relevant experience (cashier, customer service)
• Ability to learn new computer software
• Hold a valid First Aid certificate, an asset
• To be available to work on weekdays and weekends shifts
• Bilingualism (French and English) oral and written.  Working environment is francophone

Salary

This unionized position has a salary of $17.20 per hour. 

In addition to their regular schedule, the chosen candidate must be available, in order to carry out last minute replacements or to fill-in for colleagues on leave.  The schedule may be modified occasionally for special events. 

Please apply on our website and add your covering letter and resume. 

The Recreation and Culture Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Lifeguard to supervised the indoor public pool

Schedule

• Variable (days and or evenings and or weekends)

Requirements

• Current National Lifeguard Certification
• Current Standard First Aid / CPR C
• Current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification, an asset
• Reliable and responsible
• Must be fluent in both English and French

Salary

$18.16 hourly, according to the Collective Agreement presently in force.

The Recreation and Culture Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Aquafitness Instructor to plan and instruct aquatic fitness classes at the Robert Hartley Sports Complex.

Schedule

• Variable (weekdays, weeknights)

Requirements

• Certification and experience in aquafit
• Current National Lifeguard Certification, an asset
• Current General First Aid Certification with CPR-C
• Available weekdays and week nights
• Must be fluent in both French and English

Salary

$27.42 hourly, according to the Collective Agreement presently in force

Other Details

You must complete the form included on this page and submit your curriculum vitae as well as your cover letter.

Reporting to the Director of public safety, the school crossing guard ensures the safety and wellbeing of all pedestrians as they cross a street near primary schools in the territory of Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury.

RESPONSIBILITY 

• Analyze the environment to determine the danger zone, assess and stop traffic safely
• Give children safety instructions and ensure they are respected
• Control dangerous behaviour of children during crossing of the street
• Collaborate in school safety campaigns
• Perform any other task related to its function and/or required by its immediate supervisor    (e.g. special events)

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bilingualism (French and English)
• Knowledge of traffic and safety rules
• Responsible, punctual, cautious and vigilent
• Excellent visual and hearing acuity
• Physical condition necessary (standing work)
• Having one (1) year of relevant experience with such clientele, an asset
• First aid training, an asset
• Autonomy

SALARY :

$27.55 hourly

NORMAL HOURS OF WORK

Depending on the street, crossing guards work between 7h30 and 9h00 in the morning also between 14h15 and 16h00 in the afternoon.

You must complete the form included on this page and submit your curriculum vitae as well as your cover letter.