Careers

Values

Stewardship

We embrace our role as stewards of the community's fiscal, natural and cultural resources.

Accountability

We accept responsibility for decisions and actions taken in relation to Township business, and conduct ourselves in an open, transparent fashion.

Engagement

We seek and value input from residents, businesses, and staff.

Employee Enrichment

We recognize staff as critical assets and are dedicated to attracting, developing, retaining, and empowering the highest quality work force.

About Muskoka Lakes

• Progressive, growing, urban and rural municipality
• Located in the District Municipality of Muskoka, our upper tier
• Home to approximately 6,500 permanent year-round and 28, 000 seasonal residents
• Departments include: Legislative Services, Planning, Fire and Emergency Services, Development Services (Building), Public Works (Roads, Parks and Cemeteries, Fleet, Arenas, Facilities, Custodial Services), Treasury, Human Resources, Communications and Economic Development

Relocating? New to the area? Read more about the Township of Muskoka Lakes in our community guide.

What to Expect

•  Available jobs are primarily posted on our website, on Indeed, and other relevant professional associations or recruitment websites
• You can apply online by uploading a resume to an open job
• We will review resumes once the posting is closed
• We will contact candidates first by email (in most cases)
• We may conduct perform short screening interviews over the phone in advance of the panel interview
• The panel interview consists of the hiring manager and usually one or two other participants, we will let you know in advance who you will be speaking with
• Interviews are being conducted primarily via Zoom during the pandemic
• The interview style is primarily behavioural based, where we are looking for examples from your previous experience
• We will ask for professional references from final candidates
• Certain positions will be required to submit qualification verification, and vulnerable sector police background checks. This will be requested upon offer and not during recruitment.
• If you are not a successful candidate, you will be notified by email (in most cases)

How to Apply

• Visit the Employment Opportunities to find a list of open job postings.
• Select the job title to view the full job description.
• If you are interested in applying, select "Apply for this job" at the bottom of the screen.
• You will then be prompted to enter your name and email address. If you do not have an email account, you can set one up with a free email provider such as Google or Yahoo.
• Or directly email the Human Resources Department 
• To receive notifications about future opportunities, please subscribe to the careers page

Preparation

Resume

• Review the posting and description to understand what the duties, education, and experience requirements of the position are
• Take the time to clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position. This can be done through a cover letter.
• Provide detail in your resume

Interviewing

Screening interview

• Typically done over the phone, more informal, the purpose is to verify your skills and qualifications
• Opportunity for you to ask questions about the job or the recruitment process you may not have been clear about

Panel interview

• Often includes the hiring manager and a member of the human resources team, may also include a supervisor or coworker
• Style is primarily behavioural based, meaning we are looking for specific examples from your experience
• You can prepare for this interview by thinking about examples where you demonstrated key requirements of the job (teamwork, customer service, technical skill, etc.)

• Another chance for you to ask questions about the job or the recruitment process

Scent Sensitive Office

In response to health concerns, The Township of Muskoka Lakes is a Scent-Sensitive environment. Scented products such as hair spray, perfume, and deodorant can trigger reactions such as respiratory distress and headaches. Staff and visitors are asked to not use these products when reporting to this office.

References

• Final candidates will be asked to provide professional references, preferably someone you reported directly to
• We will not contact references other than those you provide
• Some positions require education verification, a police background check, or a driver's abstract

Accommodation

• We are fully compliant with the Ontario Human Rights Code
• If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the human resources department
• Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process

Personal Information

• Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.