Careers and Volunteering

The Municipality of Trent Lakes offers a lifestyle that is hard to resist. With its clean lakes, forests, and friendly community atmosphere, it’s no wonder people continue to visit and make it their home.

In the northwestern corner of Peterborough County and only two hours from Toronto, Trent Lakes is best known as a tourism-based destination seeing 125,000 visitors annually, who enjoy unique shopping experiences, natural landscapes and arts and culture events offered year-round.

With a fast-growing population of over 6,000 people, Trent Lakes has seen a change in recent years, moving from a seasonal population to one that is attracting a greater number of full-time community members. With Lindsay and Peterborough so close, residents get to live a rural lifestyle with additional amenities close by, from shopping areas to professional services, hospitals, colleges and universities.

The Municipality of Trent Lakes is committed to providing efficient, effective, and accountable rural services to its community and is proud to be a vibrant, resilient, and environmentally friendly area. In Trent Lakes, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Why work for us?

• The Municipality of Trent Lakes offers a highly attractive compensation package, including competitive salary, paid time off, OMERS pension, group benefits, and an employee assistance program.
• We encourage the personal and professional growth of our staff through education, training, and succession planning opportunities.
• We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity and treats each other in a fair, courteous and compassionate way.

Posting Details:

• Application Deadline: Wednesday February 4, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon)
• Position Status: Full-time, permanent
• Estimated Start Date: April 2026
• Current Vacancies: 1 vacancy
• Salary: $ 164,726.28 - $193,705.80 annually (rate effective April 1, 2026)
• Hours per Week: 35 hours per week
• Position Location: Trent Lakes, Ontario
• Position Group: Non-Union Group
• Competition #: TL-26-01

What you'll do:

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) manages the day-to-day administration and affairs of the Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes. The CAO will perform the duties as defined in the Municipal Act and other Acts of Legislation. The CAO, under the direction of the Mayor and Council, will advise Council on the development of policies and strategies that will best position the Municipality to address ongoing challenges and opportunities, and will provide programs and initiatives that address the needs of the community. The CAO is responsible for the efficient administration of all municipal departments. The CAO provides leadership and direction to the management team and staff to ensure delivery of excellent municipal governance to the community. The CAO can be required to work extended hours at times, provides on-call emergency support for Emergency Planning Response, and is available to Council members as required.

• Council and Liaison: Attend all Council meetings and act as an advisor on legislation, developing policies, strategic planning, budgeting, community relations and economic development. Communicate and provide advice and assistance to Council on internal and external issues that may affect the organization. Provide recommendations and assist Council in establishing effective programs, objectives and schedules, ensuring that they conform to relevant Provincial and Federal legislation.
• Operational: Ensure the effective management of all departments within the Municipality in accordance with policies, procedures and programs established by Council. Exercise financial control over all corporate operations to ensure compliance with Council approved budget. Assist Directors in the development and monitoring of departmental work plans. Conduct thorough annual reviews and recommend changes to improve efficiency and productivity. Cultivate a work environment committed to health, safety, and wellness of all employees. Act as a liaison with various organizations, committees, boards, agencies and authorities ensuring positive relationships. Actively promote economic development to broaden and strengthen the commercial and employment base of the Municipality. Oversee or implement communication efforts as required to improve customer services and the flow of information in the community.
• Administration: Respond to matters of concern to constituents and the general public with a focus on customer service. Develop and apply personnel policies, procedures and terms of employment which conform to Provincial and Federal legislation. Work well with a wide range of individuals to provide support, coaching, encouragement and direction. Engage in regular, structured discussions with employees in order to encourage and improve individual employee performance and attain organizational objectives. Conduct annual performance evaluations of Municipal management team and ensure reviews are carried out for all staff members.

In accordance with Municipal Policy, a Police Record Check that is acceptable to the Municipality will be required as a condition of employment.

Selection Process: Get ready to showcase your skills! The selection process is expected to take place in late February. Keep a close eye on your email to ensure you don't miss out on this exciting opportunity.

This job is for you if…

• Our non-negotiables: You have a degree in Municipal or Business Administration or equivalent.
• Experience: You have a minimum of 5 years experience as a CAO or Senior Manager in municipal government.
• Certification: The AMCTO professional accreditation including Certified Municipal Officer (CMO) designation would be preferred.
• Knowledge: You have a working knowledge of all Provincial/Federal regulations and programs pertaining to municipal government.
• Communication: You have superior communication skills, including the ability to listen actively, respond verbally in a manner that is clear and respectful, seek clarity in ambiguous situations, and prepare written communications that are clear and concise. You are self-disciplined with the ability to maintain extreme confidentiality.
• Research and Analytical Skills: You are a critical, analytical, strategic thinker and effective problem solver. You have the ability to identify risks and opportunities, and provide sound advice towards resolutions, in a timely and respectful manner.
• Organization: You pride yourself on your flexibility and adaptability within a variety of situations. You have strong planning and organizational skills, including the ability to develop and implement goals, practices, procedures, and more. You have effective time and stress management skills, including the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple deadlines, and remain calm during a crisis.
• Interpersonal Skills: You are a proven leader with a successful track record as a team/relationship builder, mentor, succession planner and developer of talent. You enjoy collaborating with colleagues to implement policies and develop improvements. You build respectful, positive and cooperative relationship, while able to negotiate and deal with diverse groups of people including elected officials and members of the public.
• Benefits: The Municipality of Trent Lakes offers a highly attractive compensation package, including competitive salary, paid time off, OMERS pension, group benefits, and an employee assistance program.
• Culture: You value an organization that prioritizes the personal and professional growth of their staff through education, training, and succession planning opportunities. You want to work for an organization that is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity and treats each other in a fair, courteous and compassionate way.

The Municipality of Trent Lakes embraces diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive workplace!

How to Apply:

To express interest in this exciting opportunity, email your cover letter and resume to tlrecruitment@ptbocounty.ca by noon (12pm) on Wednesday February 4, 2026.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used for the purpose of job selection.

If you require this information in an accessible format or would like a copy of the full job description, please email us at tlrecruitment@ptbocounty.ca. Candidates invited to participate in the selection process will be provided a full copy of the job description.

Type: Seasonal – 4 months with anticipated start date April 27, 2026

Salary: $24.78 per hour

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

Department: Recreation and Facilities

The Municipality of Trent Lakes is seeking dependable, self-motivated, safety-conscious Seasonal Recreation and Facilities Labourers. These are front-line positions, and the successful candidates will be expected to act courteously, professionally, and take pride in maintaining the Municipality’s reputation for beautiful parks, beaches, and gardens.

Why work for us?

• Opportunity to work outdoors and contribute to the beauty of our Municipality’s parks, beaches, facilities, and gardens.
• Hands-on experience in parks and horticultural maintenance.
• Building practical skills for future employment.
• Supportive team environment and valuable municipal work experience.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Be attending or returning to post-secondary school in the fall of 2026.
• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Available to work from April 27, 2026 – September 5, 2026.
• 40 hours/week including weekends and holidays
• Valid Ontario Driver’s Class ‘G’ License with a clean driver abstract.
• Strong Health and Safety awareness.
• Physically fit and able to perform strenuous work such as lifting, climbing, and moving heavy items (approx. 75 lbs.), involving repetitive movement and considerable effort, while performing the work assigned in a safe manner.
• Experience in parks and recreation operations and/or maintenance is an asset.
• Heavy equipment experience is an asset.
•  Ability to maneuver trucks, trailers, and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge and ability to operate landscaping and grass cutting equipment.
• Knowledge of basic building maintenance and ability to use various hand and power tools.
• Ability to use a computer, tablet or smartphone to complete electronic work orders and communicate with colleagues.
• First Aid/CPR Certification is an asset.
• Working at Heights Certification is an asset.
• Valid Chainsaw Operator Certificate is an asset.
• Must have Green Patch CSA approved safety boots.

As a condition of employment, the Municipality of Trent Lakes will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records check. 

The full Seasonal Recreation and Facilities Labourer job description. 

Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your application. Applications must be clearly marked “Seasonal Recreation and Facilities Labourer” and will be received in confidence no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, February 20^th, 2026.  Please submit your resume to the Human Resources Coordinator, 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. Ongoing interviews will be conducted, and positions may be filled before the closing date.

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.

We welcome applications from anyone seeking a volunteer position at one of the municipally-owned halls or rinks. Please fill out the Community Volunteer Application if you are interested in volunteering. Please note we will only contact applicants when there are available openings to volunteer.