Careers

Do you live in Hawkesbury, and 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 bilingual work environment? Do you care about the safety of citizens and want to be involved in fire safety education, fire prevention, and emergency response? 

The Hawkesbury Fire Department is composed of both full-time and part-time firefighters who are dedicated to the protection of citizens by participating in fire safety education, fire prevention and by providing 24/7 emergency response to fires, medical calls, and rescue incidents. Our part-time firefighters have a strong sense of belonging to the community and our Fire Department. In this role, you are expected to carry a pager and respond to emergency incidents in an on-call basis, in addition to attending bi-weekly training evenings, along with occasional additional training days. Interested candidates should review the part-time firefighter recruitment package on the Town’s website for more information.

You will undergo a complete training to become a firefighter, and you will obtain various job specific certifications. In addition, the department's part-time firefighters receive a remuneration for external guarding, providing a basic 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 both official languages
• Possess an Ontario class G driver’s license. A class DZ driver’s license is an asset
• A 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 a physical and medical condition compatible with the firefighting required tasks, pre-employment requirement
• Have a minimum vision compatible with the firefighting required tasks
• Live withing a non-detrimental response time to emergency response
• Always be available to answer emergency incidents within the prescribed time

If you work in Hawkesbury and are available during your shift, we may consider your application.

Qualifications or certifications considered major assets

• Current Canadian Red Cross First Responder certificate or equivalent.
• Ontario Incident Management System, Level 100.
• IFSAC or Pro Board NFPA 1001 Firefighter, Level 1 and II certifications or equivalent.
• IFSAC or Pro Board NFPA 1072 or 472 HazMat certifications.
• IFSAC or Pro Board NFPA 1002 Pumper Operator certification.
• Previous experience in the trades (construction, electrical, plumbing, etc.)
• Previous experience in an emergency response organization
• Additional language skills beyond English and French

Send your cover letter, resume along with a copy of your certifications no later than November 15, 2026.

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.

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.