Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in a career with the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff skilled at working in an inclusive and respectful manner with one another and the public. Our innovative team drive greater engagement, enhanced creativity and productivity, and exceptional public services and programs.

We’re looking to attract, hire, and retain the best candidates to meet our organizational objectives while maintaining the high standards of service expected by our community.

We offer our employees:

Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages
Opportunities for career development and professional advancement
A safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace
Meaningful and interesting jobs

To support this goal, our hiring philosophy is based on these three key principles:

Our hiring process is transparent, open, and equitable for all candidates
We value candidates who reflect the diversity of our community
We support the integrity of our hiring process with policies related to the hiring of relatives, employment, and health and safety regulations

The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula currently has the following positions available:

Open Positions

Accounts Receivable Clerk / Reception

The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula is seeking an energetic and motivated individual to perform the duties and responsibilities of Accounts Receivable Clerk/Reception.

Reporting to the Treasurer, this position is responsible for a variety of duties including:

Invoicing and collection of revenue for all departments and utilities
Booking and related administrative functions for the rental/use of municipal facilities
Providing clerical support to the Community Services Manager
Assisting with telephone and front desk reception

Qualifications required:

Post-secondary education in a business or accounting field
Knowledge of accounting and experience with financial software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
General knowledge of municipal functions and procedures
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Exceptional time management and organizational skills

The Municipality offers a competitive salary and benefit package of $44,143.47 - $55,528.23 (dependent upon qualifications). Interested individuals are invited to submit a cover letter and resume marked “Private and Confidential – AR Clerk / Reception”, by submitting through the online portal below. Deadline for submission is 12:00pm on July 23rd, 2021.

A full job description can be found here.

Peggy Van Mierlo-West, Chief Administrative Officer

Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula

56 Lindsay Road 5

Lion’s Head, Ontario N0H 1W0

Telephone: (519) 793-352 X225

Email: cao@northernbruce.ca

Closed Positions

Planning and Building Administrative Assistant (Closed)

The Planning and Building Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Planning and Building Department. Duties will include:

Ensuring planning application and building permit application submissions are complete, processed, logged, and circulated and all records and documents created are filed;
scheduling building permit inspections and other meetings as required;
following up on status of circulations;
preparing permits; ensuring all necessary documentation is complete prior to issuance of building permits;
and ensuring planning and building documents are current and available.

The Municipality offers a competitive salary and benefit package of $48,143.47 - $55,528.23 (dependent upon qualifications). Interested individuals are invited to submit a cover letter and resume via the municipal online portal (see below) no later than May 3rd, 2021, or email hr@northernbruce.ca for more information.

Lion's Head Harbour Attendant (Unionized) (Closed)

In accordance with the OPSEU Collective Agreement, the position of Lion's Head Harbour Attendant, Level #4, is being posted internally and externally on March 22, 2021.

The posting will close on April 12, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.

Interested candidates shall submit resumes via the online portal or by email to Human Resources, hr@northernbruce.ca.

Fire Chief (Closed)

The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula is currently seeking a full-time Fire Chief. The Chief will provide leadership, technical advice and manage the operations of Fire Department.

Imagine ancient cedars, the rugged cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment and the crystal blue waters of Georgian Bay or Lake Huron. Northern Bruce Peninsula has a permanent population of 3,900. That number swells during the summer as people arrive looking to escape the city and enjoy beautiful Northern Bruce Peninsula.

Why join our team?

Our municipality values a work life balance;
Your family will enjoy a slower richer pace of life;
Be steps away from a national park;
Easily access and explore Bruce trails; and
Live in a community where you can enjoy outdoor activities, in all four seasons.

As the Fire Chief you will:

Perform the statutory duties of Fire Chief.
Create fire service plans, strategic initiatives and business plans;
Maintain the Master Fire Plan, relevant By-laws and Fire Services Agreements;
Maintain a preventative (life cycle) maintenance program for the buildings, facilities, fleet and equipment used by the Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Department;
Maintain a Fire Prevention Program including public education and awareness initiatives;
Ensure all volunteer firefighting personnel are appropriately trained through the development, arrangement, delivery and tracking of appropriate training;
Ensure inspections are conducted in according to the Fire Protection and Prevention Act and Fire Code for different building classifications and occupancy types;
Be part of the Emergency Operations Centre staff and a key member of the Municipal Emergency Control Group;
Act as Incident Commander; and
Provide a high standard of customer service while responding to enquiries and resolving complaints from the public, staff, Council, and government ministries.
A minimum of five years of experience in fire service management;
Specialized fire service education including Fire Management (Level 4);
Specialized education in the incident management system, combined with at least one year of experience developing emergency contingencies and business continuity planning (CEMC certified);
Exceptional leadership, communication and collaboration skills; and
A valid DZ driver’s licence.

The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula offers a competitive compensation package. The 2021 Salary range is $90,423 to $104,300. If you are interested in a challenging position at a great municipality, please submit your resume in confidence via email to by 9am on Monday, April 5th, 2021:

Ward & Uptigrove HR Solutions
Attention: Tonya Wilson
P.O. Box 127
LISTOWEL, Ontario N4W 3H2
E-mail: HRresults@w-u.on.ca

No phone calls please. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Various background checks will be performed on the successful candidate. We are dedicated to maintaining a respectful, fair and equitable work environment, and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.

Public Works Administrative Assistant (Maternity Leave Contract) (Closed)

The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula is seeking an energetic and motivated individual to perform the duties and responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant to the Public Works Department for a 12-month maternity leave contract.

Candidates are requested to provide a cover letter and resume no later than Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. to hr@northernbruce.ca or submit online through the online portal (below).

The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please advise the Accessibility Coordinator if any accommodations are needed to ensure your access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. Personal information will be used to determine eligibility for potential employment and is pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

GIS/IT Coordinator (Closed)

The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the full time position of GIS/IT Coordinator.

Reporting to the CAO, the GIS/IT Coordinator will participate as a member of the Senior Management Team. This position will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of GIS data and supporting documentation related to Municipal Operations. Major duties include the management and maintenance of spatial datasets, data and spatial analysis, information transformation and consolidation, map development and reporting.

This position will also be responsible for the planning, development, and management of the Information Systems for Municipal Operations. This position will ensure the reliable and effective storage, retrieval and transmission of highly confidential information. The incumbent also provides timely solutions to hardware, software, and communications systems for the Municipality.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume through the municipal website through Submitting an Online Application portal or by email at hr@northernbruce.ca. Deadline for applications is no later than Thursday March 4th , 2021 at 12:00pm

The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, (MFIPPA), R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56. The Corporation of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

Parks and Facilities Supervisor (Closed)

The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the full time position of Parks and Facilities Supervisor.

Reporting to the Manager of Community Services, the Parks and Facilities Supervisor is required to provide supervision, direction, and management of the maintenance and operation of all municipal Parks and Facilities within the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula. This includes: managing and training union and non-union staff; developing, and scheduling workplans with staff, contractors and user groups alike; and performing all other functions associated with the maintenance and operation of municipal building and/or facilities. Responsible for overseeing and adhering to the OPSEU Collective Agreement and Municipal policies and procedures.