About the Township of Muskoka Lakes
Work where others vacation. Nestled in the District Municipality of Muskoka, the Township of Muskoka Lakes delivers an exceptional quality of life without the big city stresses. This premier outdoor recreation region is home to welcoming small communities and supports a four-season lifestyle – providing more time for family and personal pursuits, and the opportunity to live and work in the same stunning environment, all within a 2.5-hour drive from Toronto.
Why Join Our Team
The culture at the Township of Muskoka Lakes is upbeat, positive and collaborative. Working for a municipality offers the opportunity to make a visible impact in your community. The Township of Muskoka Lakes is dedicated to providing a professional, safe, and inclusive workplace where employees are supported to achieve their full potential. The Township of Muskoka Lakes strives to be an employer of choice for strong talent dedicated to serving our community, and offer the following:
• 100% employer-matched defined benefit pension plan with OMERS.
•Staff recognition and appreciation programs.
• Interesting, varied work with the opportunity to gain experience across multiple disciplines.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Fire Chief, the Administrative Assistant provides administrative, financial reporting and technical support to the Fire and Emergency services department. Process requests for burn permits and assists the public with general inquiries and liaises with firefighters to ensure excellent communication. This is a 12 month contract, beginning in December with the possibility of extension.
Summary Of Responsibilities
• Act as the first point of contact for the public to the Fire department by ensuring that each person is assisted and directed to the appropriate service, in an efficient, friendly and timely manner.
• Manage a large amount of firefighter data daily by reviewing and entering call response and firefighter activity data in Fire Pro software system
• Responsible for paper filing and data entering firefighter information into Fire Pro such as training, certificates, personal information changes, etc.
• Prepare and review quarterly payroll reports from Fire Pro system to ensure all time is recorded accurately.
• Maintain firefighter contact information including address, e-mails, telephone and fax lists for department and firefighters.
• Order bulk supplies such as water and public education materials.
• Compile public education packages for events as requested.
• Provide fire report file search to identify property deficiencies recorded in Property Files, Lisa Program and Laser Fiche. Invoice the requestor.
• Issue burn permits; collects fees, issue receipts; and prepare and maintain the associated databases
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of correspondence, staff reports, by-law updates, and contract and procurement documents.
• Prepare invoices for the District of Muskoka for false alarms, motor vehicle accidents, etc.
• Record and send data from fire calls to the Ministry of Natural Resources and HIRA (District Office)
• Provide administrative support for the Joint Health and Safety Committee and District Chiefs Meetings. Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes and training as required.
• Follow the bylaw related to records management and maintain current knowledge of records management principles for all records generated. Store, locate and research departmental archives as requested.
• Receive firefighter bunker gear for cleaning and inspection, using safety protocol. Send for professional cleaning.
• Liaise and provide assistance to other departments on an as required basis to ensure coordination and consistency of approach on corporate initiatives.
• Undertake special projects and assignments as requested.
• Participate in corporate committees and teams as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary certificate in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in an administrative role.
• Excellent communication and diplomacy skills both written and verbal.
• Strong technological ability and experience; Excel, databases, financial software, etc.
• Ability to manage confidential information and practice discretion with sensitive information.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license, class G
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a proactive manner and plan, prioritize and balance multiple responsibilities and priorities.
About the Township of Muskoka Lakes Work where others vacation. Nestled in the District Municipality of Muskoka, the Township of Muskoka Lakes delivers an exceptional quality of life without the big city stresses. This premier outdoor recreation region is home to welcoming small communities and supports a four-season lifestyle – providing more time for family and personal pursuits, and the opportunity to live and work in the same stunning environment, all within a 2.5-hour drive from Toronto.
Why Join Our Team
The culture at the Township of Muskoka Lakes is upbeat, positive and collaborative. Working for a municipality offers the opportunity to make a visible impact in your community. The Township of Muskoka Lakes is dedicated to providing a professional, safe, and inclusive workplace where employees are supported to achieve their full potential.The Township of Muskoka Lakes strives to be an employer of choice for strong talent dedicated to serving our community, and offer the following:
• 100% employer-matched defined benefit pension plan with OMERS.
• Flexible work arrangements, including work from home available to support and nurture work-life balance.
• Staff recognition and appreciation programs.
• Interesting, varied work with the opportunity to gain experience across multiple disciplines.
Position Overview
The Winter Roads Labourer will assist the Public Works - Roads Department with road maintenance coverage overnight. The incumbent will be a highly motivated self-starter who brings a team-oriented approach, strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm to the role.
Summary Of Responsibilities
- Perform winter road maintenance night patrol
- Report conditions to the Public Works leadership team as required; makes requests for additional assistance on the roads.
- Prepare snow removal fleet vehicles for deployment.
- Snow plowing/clearing, sanding and salting of Public Works operations yard.
- Complete and submit highway patrol records as required.
- Perform and assist with maintenance of fleet vehicles Qualifications And Experience
- Valid G class Ontario Driver’s License
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
- Previous Roads construction and/or maintenance experience an asset
- Ability to effectively interact, consult, and communicate with employees
- Strong decision-making skills and abilities
- First Aid Certification an asset
- Working knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act requirements
Hours of Work, Job Details
- OPSEU Unionized
- Contract from November 2026 - April 2027
- Temporary Part Time hours – 24-32 per week, 8-hour shifts
- Overnight shift from 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m., every other weekend
Accommodations If you require disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible. Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process.
About the Township of Muskoka Lakes
Work where others vacation. Nestled in the District Municipality of Muskoka, the Township of Muskoka Lakes delivers an exceptional quality of life without the big city stresses. This premier outdoor recreation region is home to welcoming small communities and supports a four-season lifestyle – providing more time for family and personal pursuits, and the opportunity to live and work in the same stunning environment, all within a 2.5-hour drive from Toronto.
Why Join Our Team
The culture at the Township of Muskoka Lakes is upbeat, positive and collaborative. Working for a municipality offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on your community. The Township of Muskoka Lakes is dedicated to providing a professional, safe, and inclusive workplace where employees are supported to achieve their full potential.
The Township of Muskoka Lakes strives to be an employer of choice for strong talent dedicated to serving our community, and offers the following:
• 100% employer-matched defined benefit pension plan with OMERS.
• Competitive wages and a well-rounded employer-paid benefits package including dental, health, wellness, long-term and short-term disability.
• Support for paid time off, including sick and vacation time, an overtime bank option, and 12 paid public holidays.
• Shift premiums, call-in pay and daily overtime are available to support extended hours.
• Paid internal and external training and development opportunities.
• Staff recognition and appreciation programs.
• Interesting, varied work with the opportunity to gain experience across multiple disciplines.
Opportunity
The Roads Equipment Operator is a blend of winter plowing operations and summer construction and maintenance work. The ideal candidate holds a DZ license and experience operating standard and automatic equipment, including tandem axle plow trucks. Each operator has a distinct plow route in the winter and will be required to work outside of the daily and weekly work hours to ensure the roads are safe for the public. The summer season offers an alternative work schedule and allows more flexible use of vacation and banked hours.
Responsibilities
• Operate a full line of municipal equipment ranging through trucks, graders, back-hoes, bull-dozers, etc.
• Operate small equipment and hand tools such as, chainsaws, air compressors and attachments, culver steamers, grinders, portable generators, wood chippers, etc.
• Float equipment on trailers to job sites as required, based on licensing
• Perform road and equipment operations and maintenance
• Load, transport, unload and stockpile road construction and maintenance materials
• Follow safe work plans created under legislative and Township requirements
• Accurately record daily work activities using a standard form
• Perform daily circle checks on vehicles and equipment; complete minor preventative maintenance tasks, report all equipment issues
• Complete routine cleaning duties at the public works yards, including vehicles (interior and exterior).
• Participate in corporate training initiatives and information sessions
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 (Temporary Conditions) training, or willing to obtain
• Valid Ontario DZ license required, AZ license an asset
• 3-5 years roads construction and/or maintenance experience
• First Aid Certification, or willing to obtain
• Excellent understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Ability to effectively interact, consult, and communicate with employees and members of public