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The Fire Department operates a bilingual fire emergency call dispatching center serving Hawkesbury as well as several other fire departments.  The Communication Officer mainly collects information, transmits information to the vehicle or firefighter, transmits instructions and/or information to caller and maintains radio communications with emergency responders.

Under the supervision of the Communications Team Lead, the incumbent performs the reception and dispatch of all incoming calls (emergencies and others) as well as various general office functions and other tasks related to the service activities. The working environment is bilingual, however most communication is in French.

Requirements

• High school diploma (minimum)
• Fluently bilingual (French and English), both oral and writing. 
• Knowledge and experience with computers and technology (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Ability to type 40 wpm (minimum)
• Initiative, discretion, interpersonal skills and autonomy
• Willing and able to work rotating shifts, including days and nights, and on statutory holidays, in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Ability to work in emergency and stressful situations
• Willing and able to obtain certification to applicable industry standards, including NFPA 1225 Public Safety Telecommunicator Levels I and II (training will be provided during probation and certification must be attained)
• Must have a valid ‘G’ or higher driver’s license and an acceptable driving record (or equivalent)
• Must have and be able to maintain certification in Standard First Aid and Level C CPR (or be willing and able to attain)
• Relevant experience (e.g. fire fighting, dispatch) is an asset
• Relevant training (e.g. dispatch training) is an asset
• Any relevant training and experience is an asset

Applicant Testing

• will undergo testing using CritiCall Dispatcher Testing
• will undergo language testing to assess fluency in French and English

Salary

This casual position has a salary between $26.82 hourly and $38.17 in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Send your cover letter and résumé via our website no later than October 3^rd, 2026.

The Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury promotes equal opportunity. 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.

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

$ 17.60 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 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

$20.00 hourly, according to the Collective Agreement presently in force.

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 $17.60 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 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

$28.11 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 :

$28.38 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.