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Employment Opportunities

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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
 
 Closed Positions
 
 Clerk (Closed)

The Opportunity

A setting of ancient cedars, the rugged cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment and the crystal blue waters of Georgian Bay and Lake Huron may be a place that you want to call home. Northern Bruce Peninsula (NBP) has a permanent population of 3,900 but that number swells to the tens of thousands when people arrive looking to escape the city and wanting time to relax and enjoy the aura and ambience of NBP’s unique and peaceful landscape.

The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula is currently seeking an experienced professional with the knowledge, skills and abilities to provide the statutory duties and responsibilities in the full-time position of Clerk.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Clerk directs the administration of the Clerk’s Department ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements as well as matters of procedure and legislative jurisdiction. The Clerk is responsible for the development and administration of all by-laws and resolutions in accordance with applicable Provincial legislation and all policies established by council. The Clerk also administers functions under the Planning Act, prepares and distributes council/committee agendas and minutes and reviews new and amended legislation.

Preferred Qualifications 

  • a post-secondary degree in public administration, business administration or related post-secondary education
  • a minimum of five years experience in a senior management-related position (including working with elected officials)
  • extensive knowledge of the Municipal Act, Municipal Elections Act and Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other relevant legislation
  • a Certified Municipal Office (CMO) designation, completion of the Municipal Administration Program as well as other relevant educational experience and certifications are considered assets
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills

For a complete job description please click here: 

NBP is offering a competitive salary of $87,000.00 to $101,000.00 (dependent upon qualifications). Interested individuals are invited to submit a cover letter and resume marked “Private and Confidential – Clerk”, by regular mail or email no later than 4:30 p.m on June 5th, 2020 to:

 

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

 Lion's Head Harbour Master (Closed)

In accordance with the OPSEU Collective Agreement, the position of Harbour Master - Level # 1 - Lion's Head is being posted internally and externally on June 3, 2020. 

A job description is available for viewing here or at the Municipal Office. 

Interested candidates shall submit resumes by regular mail or email no later than 12:00 p.m. on June 26th, 2020 to:

Ryan Deska, Community Services Manager
Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
56 Lindsay Road 5
Lion's Head, Ontario  N0H 1W0
Telephone: (519) 793-3522 X234
Email: csmanager@northernbruce.ca 

Lion's Head Harbour Master Assistant (Closed)

In accordance with the OPSEU Collective Agreement, the position of Harbour Master Assistant - Level #3 - Lion's Head is being posted internally and externally on July 16, 2020. 

A job description is available for viewing here or at the Municipal Office. 

Interested candidates shall submit resumes by regular mail or email no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2020 to:

Ryan Deska, Community Services Manager
Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
56 Lindsay Road 5
Lion's Head, Ontario  N0H 1W0
Telephone: (519) 793-3522 X234
Email: csmanager@northernbruce.ca

Accounts Receivable Clerk / Reception (Closed)

Reporting to the Treasurer, this position performs the accounts receivable functions for all departments, programs and utilities. Including the billing and collection of revenue from municipal facilities, bookings and related administrative functions. This position also includes the duties of backup receptionist.  

For a complete job description please click here: 

The Municipality offers a competitive salary and benefit package of $47,199.48 to $54,439.44 (dependent upon qualifications). Interested individuals are invited to submit a cover letter and resume marked “Private and Confidential – AR Clerk / Reception”, by regular mail or email no later than 4:30 p.m on August 21st, 2020 to:

  

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

Deputy Chief Building Official/Building Inspector (Closed)

Reporting to the Chief Building Official, the Deputy CBO/Building Inspector is responsible for ensuring compliance with provisions of the Ontario Building Code and all other relevant legislation and regulations which performing all aspects of the Building Department including efficient delivery of building inspections and septic inspections from the initial enquiry, examinations of drawings and issuance of permits, through to compliance inspections and record keeping. Enforce provincial and municipal policies for public safety and consumer protection as expressed in a wide array of legislation, regulations, code and by-laws.

The position also entails administrative duties in the Building Department, including providing information with regard to permit requirements and planning information, including zoning, building code requirements and interpretation to the public.

A job description is available for viewing here or at the Municipal Office. 

The Municipality offers a competitive salary and benefit package of $66,930.36 to $77,193.60 (dependent upon qualifications). Interested individuals are invited to submit a cover letter and resume marked “Private and Confidential – Deputy Chief Building Official/Building Inspector”, by regular mail or email no later than 4:30 p.m on August 21st, 2020 to:

 

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

 Deputy Clerk (Closed)

Reporting to the Clerk, the Deputy Clerk provides support in the performance of the statutory duties of the Clerk and assumes all powers and duties of the Clerk under the Municipal Act or any other Act as necessary and/or in the absence of the Clerk.

The position will also serve as; Community Emergency Management Coordinator and Accessibility Coordinator.

A job description is available for viewing here. 

The Municipality offers a competitive salary and benefit package of $61,857.90 to $71,345.94 (dependent upon qualifications). Interested individuals are invited to submit a cover letter and resume marked “Private and Confidential – Deputy Clerk”, by regular mail or email no later than 4:30 p.m on August 21st, 2020 to:

 

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

 Harbour Attendant (Seasonal Union Employee)  (Closed)

In accordance with the OPSEU Collective Agreement, the position of Harbour Attendant - Level # 4 -  (Seasonal) is being posted internally and externally on August 5, 2020. 

A job description is available for viewing here or at the Municipal Office. 

Interested candidates shall submit resumes by regular mail or email no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2020 to:

Ryan Deska, Community Services Manager
Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
56 Lindsay Road 5
Lion's Head, Ontario N0H 1W0
Telephone: (519) 793-3522 X234
Email: csmanager@northernbruce.ca

 Waste Management Equipment Operator - Level 1 (Closed)

In accordance with the OPSEU Collective Agreement, the position of Waste Management Equipment Operator - Lever 1 is being posted internally and externally on August 19, 2020. 

A job description is available for viewing here or at the Municipal Office.

Interested candidates shall submit through the Municipal Website or via email to hr@northernbruce.ca.

 Building and Planning 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.

A job description is available for viewing here. 

The Municipality offers a competitive salary and benefit package of $47,199.48 - $54,439.44 (dependent upon qualifications). Interested individuals are invited to submit a cover letter and resume under the apply now key via the municipal online portal (see below) no later than 12:00 p.m on September 18th, 2020 to:

 

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

 District/Station Chief - Tobermory (Closed)

Under the general direction of the Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Chief, the District Chief - Tobermory is in charge of the Tobermory Fire Station and the firefighting, rescue and medical responses within this designated area of the Municipality. 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE RANK:

This rank holds the responsibility for coordinating and directing the activities of the firefighting and rescue units of the Municipality as well as the responsibility for maintaining discipline within the assigned station. The above work is performed under the direction of the Fire Chief and all policy matters are referred to the Fire Chief. This position requires a high degree of motivation and enthusiasm as it interfaces directly with the emergency personnel in the station. A high degree of responsibility for the protection of lives and property is involved.

A full job description can be found here.

Interested individuals are invited to submit a resume and cover letter online, no later than 4:30 p.m on November 6th, 2020 to:

Wilf Barnes, Fire Chief
Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
Email: firechief@northernbruce.ca

 Fire Chief (Closed) 

A setting of ancient cedars, the rugged cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment and the crystal blue waters of Georgian Bay and Lake Huron may be a place that you want to call home. Northern Bruce Peninsula (NBP) has a permanent population of 3,900 but that number swells to the tens of thousands when people arrive looking to escape the city and wanting time to relax and enjoy the aura and ambience of NBP’s unique and peaceful landscape.

The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula is currently seeking an experienced professional with the knowledge, skills and abilities to provide the statutory duties and responsibilities in the full-time position of Fire Chief.

Reporting to the CAO the Fire Chief is responsible for all activities related to the Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Department, provides leadership, technical advice and accountable to manage the operations for Fire Services (suppression, prevention and public education, emergency response, fire code enforcement, and training). 

As the Fire Chief you will:

Provide overall leadership and management to the Department

Provide input on departmental/organizational planning and strategic initiatives, lead and/or participate on project teams and contribute to departmental business planning

Maintain the Master Fire Plan, relevant by-laws and fire services agreements for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula 

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 for the Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Department including public education and awareness initiatives and events

Ensure all firefighting personnel are appropriately trained through the development, arrangement, delivery and tracking of training and education. Attend conferences and training as required and within budget

Ensure inspections are conducted in accordance with the Fire Protection and Prevention Act and Fire Code for different building classifications and occupancy types

Act as Incident Commander, where and when necessary at emergency and disaster scenes within the geographic coverage area of the Northern Bruce Fire Department, and serve as a member of the Corporation’s Emergency Control Group

Maintain regular fire loss statistics and inspection reports. Prepare and submit statutory reports to the Office of the Fire Marshal. Provide a high standard of customer service while responding to enquiries and resolving complaints from the public, staff, Council, and government ministries

A full job description can be found here. 

Candidates are requested to provide a cover letter and resume no later then November 13th, 2020 at 4:30pm to hr@northernbruce.ca or submit online via the apply now button below.

Questions can be directed to: 
Peggy Van Mierlo-West, Chief Administrative Officer
Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
56 Lindsay Road 5
Lion’s Head, Ontario N0H 1W0
Telephone: (519) 793-3522 X225
Email: cao@northernbruce.ca

Lion's Head Harbour Master Assistant (Closed)

In accordance with the OPSEU Collective Agreement, the position of Harbour Master Assistant - Level #3 - Lion's Head is being posted internally and externally on November 16, 2020. 

A job description is available for viewing here or at the Municipal Office. 

Interested candidates are requested to provide a cover letter and resume no later than Friday, December 4, 2020 to hr@northernbruce.ca or submit online via the apply now button below. 

Questions can be directed to:
Ryan Deska, Community Services Manager
Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
56 Lindsay Road 5
Lion's Head, Ontario  N0H 1W0
Telephone: (519) 793-3522 X234
Email: csmanager@northernbruce.ca

 

  Submitting an online application
 

Only one application submission is allowed per posting. Once an application is submitted, you cannot amend it. Please ensure you have all required documents and information before submitting your application. 

  1. To view current employment opportunities, visit the Employment Opportunities page. 
  2. To view a summary description of any current employment opportunity, click on the job title. 
  3. To view a more detailed description of a job, click on the job description and download the PDF file posted.
  4. To apply for an employment opportunity, click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
  5. Under the 'Requested Documents' section, you will be asked to upload your resume, cover letter and any other documentation specified for that particular posting. 
  6. Once you have uploaded all the required documents and answered the mandatory questions, click on the 'Submit' button at the bottom of the page to submit your online application.

Apply Now

 

Note: 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. 

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