Careers and Volunteering

Thank you for your interest in working with the Municipality of Trent Lakes.

The Municipality of Trent Lakes accepts resumes for employment only when a specific job opportunity has been posted. If you are applying for more than one job opportunity, you must submit a separate resume for each posting. If you are emailing your resume, please include the title of the job you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the Municipality of Trent Lakes. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Employment opportunities

Director of Public Works

Type: Full-time, Permanent, Non-Union

Salary: $86,761.98 - $102,071.62 plus Benefits, Pension

Department: Public Works

The Municipality of Trent Lakes is seeking a person to fill the position of Director of Public Works.

Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in a field related to municipal infrastructure such as civil engineering or the successful completion of an equivalent professional training program such as the Certified Roads Supervisors (CRS) Program (Senior Designation Preferred);
Road School courses as provided by the Ontario Good Roads Association;

Possession of a P. Eng. Or C.E.T. designation would be an asset;
A minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in a Municipal Public Works or related field;
Knowledge of all municipal services including roads and transportation, fleet management, waste and recycling collection, and Transfer Station Operations;
Thorough knowledge of the legislation related to the construction and maintenance of municipal roads, bridges and other related infrastructures as well as operation of Transfer Station sites;
Must have, and maintain, a valid class “DZ” driver’s license with a clean driver abstract.

Job Description

Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your application.

Applications must be clearly marked “Director of Public Works” and will be received in confidence. Please submit your resume to Deputy Treasurer, Municipality of Trent Lakes, 760 Peterborough County Road 36, Trent Lakes, Ontario K0M 1A0. E-mail submissions are acceptable at hr@trentlakes.ca.

We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidates are encouraged to inform of any accommodating requests so that they can be dealt with throughout the recruitment process. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment.

Volunteer opportunities

Trent Lakes Fire department

Being a Volunteer Firefighter can be a very rewarding experience. Volunteer Firefighters contribute to the safety of the whole community.

For more information about joining our team, please visit our Firefighter Recruitment page.

Boards and committees

There are currently no vacancies.

Non discrimination statement

The Municipality of Trent Lakes is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated.

Please note: Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.