Nominations Open - 2026 Municipal and School Board Election

Thinking about running for Municipal Council in the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula?

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election. Stop by the Municipal Office (56 Lindsay Road 5) to pick up your nomination package today. 

Visit our election webpage for more information!

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 are 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

Current Openings

The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula currently has the following employment opportunities available.

Assistant Harbour Master (Seasonal, Union)

The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula is seeking a seasonal Assistant Harbour Master to support the safe, efficient, and customer-focused operation of the Tobermory harbour and marina. Reporting to the Harbour Master, the successful candidate will assist with daily harbour operations including docking, fuelling, and pump-outs, maintaining docks, buildings, washrooms, and grounds, and providing front-line
customer service to boaters and visitors. Responsibilities also include operating the point-of-sale system and reconciling transactions as required, conducting routine inspections, identifying and reporting safety hazards, damages, or infractions, maintaining overall harbour cleanliness, and assisting with minor repairs as assigned.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, outdoor environment. This position requires the ability to perform physical duties, including lifting, bending, and working in varying weather conditions. The successful candidate must be reliable, maintain regular attendance, and be available to work irregular shifts,
including evenings, weekends, and on-call as required. Compliance with all Municipal policies and procedures, as well as the Occupational Health & Safety Act, is mandatory, along with participation in any required training and orientation.

This is a seasonal unionized position from May to October, with up to 40 hours per week. The wage rate is $26.44 per hour in accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employees Union collective agreement. Hours of work, duties, and assignments may be adjusted based on operational requirements. The successful candidate is expected to follow all health and safety practices, use municipal equipment responsibly, and perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the position.

The Municipality thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

See the Harbour Master Assistant job desscription.

Apply Now!

We are now accepting applications for volunteer firefighters! If you're passionate about firefighting and helping your community, we invite you to apply.

If you are interested in submitting an application, fill out an application form.

 

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. Visit this Employment Opportunities page. 
  2. To view a summary description of any current employment opportunity, click on the job title. 
  3. For a more information on the position, click on the attached PDF.
  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. 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.

Contact Us

Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
56 Lindsay Road 5
Lion’s Head ON N0H 1W0
1-833-793-3537
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