Jobs

 Current Job Opportunities:

Full-Time Equipment Operator

The Equipment Operator runs a variety of heavy equipment to help facilitate the general public’s safe use of township assets such as roads, parks and municipal buildings. The Equipment Operator also ensures that ditches and water courses remain free of debris floods and damage to municipal and private property. Experience with Heavy Equipment, Grader, Excavator etc. required. Preference will be given to those with an AZ DZ License.

Applicants are invited to submit a resume by Friday November 5, 2021 at noon to the undersigned.  Job descriptions available upon request.

Attention:  Nicole Martin, Dipl. M.A., CAO/Clerk

Township of Amaranth

374028 6^th Line

Amaranth, Ontario L9W 0M6

Email: nmartin@amaranth.ca

Fire Chief - Grand Valley and District Fire Department

Grand Valley and District Needs a New Fire Chief

Our long serving Fire Chief is preparing to retire.  And with that, the Town of Grand Valley and District is looking for an ambitious and self-motivated individual to lead our Fire Department.

As the leader of the very well-maintained Fire Department, you will contribute to the positive environment in the Department and contribute to the municipalities under your care.  The Fire Chief is responsible for ensuring the efficient, effective, and economical operation of the Fire Department which includes a Fire Hall, a training facility and 35 Volunteer fire fighters. The role includes a flexible work environment helping employees balance the demands of work with their personal and family obligations. The Chief will provide leadership, technical expertise, overall management and operations of the Department. This will include fire prevention, fire suppression, emergency response, training, Fire Code enforcement and public education. This role is estimated to be 30 hours a week and we provide a very competitive compensation package with both fixed and variable component, and benefits.

The preferred candidate holds:

• Post Secondary education in fire service administration, or a related program.
• CEMC, Community Emergency Management Coordinator designation.
• Ontario Fire College, Training Officer Certification would be an asset.
• Experience in a senior officer capacity, including (10) years in a Fire Department and Three (3) years supervisory experience in a Fire environment.
• Fire Prevention Officer Certification, or a willingness to get it.
• Class DZ Driver’s License in good standing.
• Availability to attend evening and/or weekend meetings or other events.
• Be able to respond to major emergencies as required and be available for on-call duty.
• Current Clear vulnerable sector check.

Grand Valley and District are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplaces. We are passionate about attracting and retaining individuals who represent the diversity in our own community and beyond, as we work together to best serve our residents. We inspire one another in an inclusive environment where all individuals belong and are valued, respected, and uplifted.

How to apply:

To view the job description and apply please follow the link to the Town of Grand Valley website by November 5, 2021. If you have any further questions please contact Klaudia Mirska at kmirska@townofgrandvalley.ca

Thank you for your interest in the Township of Amaranth, we do not have any postings at this time.  We welcome applications for advertised job postings, we will not review unsolicited resumes.