Careers

Are you physically and mentally fit? Are you interested in making a difference in your community, and dedicated to serving others? Are you willing to fight fires, respond to emergency calls and perform dispatch functions within a team working environment? Are you fluently bilingual and able to clearly communicate in French and English both in writing and speaking when dealing with teammates and citizens? Do you care about citizens’ safety and enjoy working with members of the public through public education and fire prevention? Are you able to workday shifts in rotation, weekends and public holidays? Do you live within Town limits, or are you willing to live with Town limits or a reasonable distance from the fire station to respond to calls after hours?

Join our dedicated team of career and part-time firefighters in protecting our citizens through public education, fire prevention, and emergency response situations. This position is nominally called a Relief Firefighter and will predominantly be assigned to one of two shifts working 12-hour days shifts on rotation but may be moved to cover extended absences on either shift. Call backs do happen outside of work hours for emergency calls.

Mandatory Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be fluently bilingual (French and English, oral / written)

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age

• Hold a High School Diploma or equivalent (preference given to graduates of a pre-service firefighter program or equivalent)

• Hold a valid DZ Ontario driver’s license or equivalent

• Have five (5) years’ experience in a structural fire department

• Comply with the physical requirements of the employment (including a swim test)

• Comply with medical requirements at the time of the medical exam

• IFSAC or PRO BOARD NFPA 1001 Firefighter level 2 or the Quebec Education Ministry Firefighter Diploma 5191 or 5322

• IFSAC or PRO BOARD NFPA 472 or 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations level or the Quebec Education Ministry Firefighter Diploma 5191 or 5322

• Current First Responder & BLS certificate from the Canadian Red Cross or equivalent

• Reside within a non-prejudicial delay to emergency calls and reside for all the employment duration and be available to respond to emergency calls within prescribed time limit.

Qualifications considered major assets

• Trades experience (e.g. construction, framing, roofing, HVAC, electrical)

• IFSAC or PRO BOARD NFPA 1002 Pump operator or the Quebec Education Ministry Firefighter Diploma 5191 or 5322

• IFSAC or PRO BOARD NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector 1 or the Quebec Education Ministry Firefighter Diploma 5191 or 5322

• IFSAC or PRO BOARD NFPA 1035 Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 or the Quebec Education Ministry Firefighter Diploma 5191 or 5322

• IFSAC or PRO BOARD NFPA 1021 Fire Officer level 1

• IFSAC or PRO BOARD NFPA 1041 Emergency Services Instructor level 1 or the Quebec Education Ministry Firefighter Diploma 5191 or 5322

• IFSAC or PRO BOARD NFPA 1225 Emergency Telecommunicator level 1 & 2

• IMS or ICS 100 and 200.

REMUNARATION

Annual salary, entry level, is $73 163 based on 42 hours per week. The Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury offers excellent benefit package (Insurance coverage, Employee Assistance Program, defined benefit pension plan).

Send your covering letter, resume, and appropriate certificates online no later than February 20, 2026.

The Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury promotes equal access to employment. The Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury would like to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Only applications received online will be considered. Please note that a criminal background check for working with vulnerable persons is a prerequisite for employment.

Under the authority of the Director of Public Safety / Fire Chief, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the office and provides administrative support to the Director of Public Safety / Fire Chief, including supporting the Fire Department, Fire Dispatch Centre, Bylaw Department and Emergency Management. The Administrative Assistant also assists with confidential matters under delegated authority, including personnel files, data entry for payroll processing purposes, taking minutes in meetings, assisting with preparation and translation of confidential documents, and other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

-      Fluently bilingual in English and French (writing, reading, and speaking)

-       High School Diploma or equivalent (preference given to post-secondary education)

-      Hold a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a similar position.  Any combination of training and experience will be considered

-      Excellent organizational skills, ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and set priorities in a dynamic environment

-      Excellent ability to coordinate service activities

-      Great writing skills to prepare various letters, reports and documents

-      Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

-      Excellent computer skills with a demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new software platforms and packages

-      Attention to detail

-      Team player

-      Discretion, maturity, flexibility, judgment and interpersonal skills, essential

-      Willingness to work overtime hours from time to time, particularly to assist in the emergency operations centre (EOC), if required (rare)

-      Ability to work under minimal supervision

Remuneration

Entry level is $52,288 annually, based on 35 hours per week. The Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury offers excellent benefit package (Insurance coverage, Employee Assistance Program, defined benefit pension plan).

If you are interested, please send your letter of motivation and résumé no later than February 22, 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. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Please note that we may communicate with candidates meeting the profile sought before the end of the posting in order to fill the position promptly. 

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 February 16^th, 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.  

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.