Available positions at the Town
SUMMER JOB - S2026-ADMINISTRATION – Communications Officer – Communications
The maximum duration of employment is 16 weeks, ending in the third week of August
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. The person participates in Town representation initiatives. Assists with the writing and translation of documents. Supports the archiving and organization of communications-related documents. Takes photos for various initiatives. Develops and implement the publications calendar. Modifies and updates the content of the Town's website. Depending on skills, contributes to the creation of designs using software such as Adobe or Canva. 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
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/careers, by following the application process on our site. Send us everything quickly.
Looking forward to meeting you!
SUMMER JOB - S2026-ADMINISTRATION – Clerk file support – Clerk department
The maximum duration of employment is 16 weeks, ending in the third week of August
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. Provides 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 $20
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/careers, by following the application process on our site. Send us everything quickly.
Looking forward to meeting you!
SUMMER JOB - S2026-FIRE DEPARTMENT - Fire prevention inspection attendant
The maximum duration of employment is 16 weeks, ending in the third week of August
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
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/careers, by following the application process on our site. Send us everything quickly.
Looking forward to meeting you!
SUMMER JOB - S2026-MUNICIPAL FACILITIES - Horticulturist helper
The maximum duration of employment is 16 weeks, ending in the third week of August
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
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/careers, by following the application process on our site. Send us everything quickly.
Looking forward to meeting you!
SUMMER JOB - S2026-MUNICIPAL FACILITIES-PARK Park maintenance laborer
The maximum duration of employment is 16 weeks, ending in the third week of August
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
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/careers, by following the application process on our site. Send us everything quickly.
Looking forward to meeting you!
SUMMER JOB - S2026-PUBLIC WORKS General maintenance laborer
The maximum duration of employment is 16 weeks, ending in the third week of August
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
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/careers, by following the application process on our site. Send us everything quickly.
Looking forward to meeting you!
SUMMER JOB - S2026-TECHNICAL SERVICES - Civil engineering technologist assistant
The maximum duration of employment is 16 weeks, ending in the third week of August
The successful candidate assists the director of public works and engineering in project management. He/she participates in surveying. 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. 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
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/careers, by following the application process on our site. Send us everything quickly.
Looking forward to meeting you!
OE - 2026-01-29 – OPERATOR - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE
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 $25.76 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. Employer offers excellent benefit package (Insurance plan, Employee Assistance Program, Retirement plan).
Please send your covering letter and résumé no later than March 8, 2026.
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.
OE-2026 - Recreational Activities Monitor – Sports Complex
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.
OE-2026 - Lifeguard
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.
OE-2026 - Information Desk Clerk I- Sports Complex (database)
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.
OE-2026 - Aquafitness Instructor
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.
OE-2026 - School Crossing Guard (database)
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.
Legal compliance
Compliance with Privacy Laws : in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25 and will only be used for the selection of candidates.
Accessibility Commitment: In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury is committed to recognizing different needs and ensuring an accessible environment for all.
Equal Opportunity Statement: The Corporation promotes equal opportunity and expresses gratitude to all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.