Careers

Director of Finance and Treasurer

Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and provide inspired and collaborative leadership, vision, direction as well as specialized advice, consultation to staff across the organization while ensuring the Township’s financial resources are optimally utilized in achieving the operational and strategic goals and objectives of the municipality.

In your capacity as Director of Finance and Treasurer you will provide financial advice to Council, the CAO and the Senior Leadership Team while managing a range of service areas including financial planning, management of municipal funds, trusts, asset management, and capital financing and the operations as they relate to purchasing/procurement, insurance and risk management. The role will include directing and managing staff, preparation and management of the operating and capital budget, financial statement preparation, ensuring adequacy of financial controls, management of the annual audit and that general government operations are carried out in a cost efficient, effective and customer centric manner, and that all statutory and regulatory obligations are met. In addition, you will provide valued leadership to the organization in support of the CAO.

Ideal Qualifications:
•Education and Designations: a University degree relative to area of responsibility (business, finance or commerce) and ideally a professional accounting designation (CPA). AMCTO or Municipal Management Certification is an asset.
Director of Finance and Treasurer

•Municipal Management experience: 5 to 10 years of progressively responsible municipal government experience. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior management position, including experience working with elected officials/boards, and supervisory experience.

•Finance Experience: Significant experience with practices related to budget planning, accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, taxation and capital planning in a municipal setting.

•Strategic Acumen: Ability to think and act strategically in a political and community service environment with a solid understanding of various types of strategic and planning processes required to develop appropriate corporate and departmental short and long term objectives.

•Critical Thinking: Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills to enable the assessment of multiple issues, the development of options and implementation of decisions necessary for the effective operation of the department recognizing impacts and mitigating repercussions.

•People Leadership: Exceptional leadership skills with proven ability to build, lead, and mentor a strong and enthusiastic staff teams and external alliances/partnerships.

•Legislation: Demonstrated knowledge of Municipal and Provincial regulations, and guidelines including municipal government operations, principles, best practices, and processes.

•Technical Acumen: Advanced technical literacy with the Microsoft suite of products, the internet and proficiency in a range of other computer software applications related to finance, payroll and other corporate productivity software ideally in a municipal setting.

•Communication: Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, presentation, facilitation and negotiation skills.

Full Job Description

Interested applicants are invited to apply via email with your resume and covering letter by July 4th, 2025 to careers@waterhousesearch.net quoting project TNH-DFT. Note: this is an urgent requirement, qualified candidates will be considered in advance of the closing date.

Senior Instructor Lifeguard - FT Permanent

Reporting to the Aquatic Coordinator, The Senior Instructor Lifeguard performs all the duties of a Head Instructor Lifeguard and is responsible under the Aquatic Coordinator or designate for the operation of all programs in the aquatic facilities in the Township of North Huron. The main facility is currently the swimming pool at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex . The Senior Instructor Guard supervises aquatic program staff ( Head Instructor Lifeguards, Instructor Lifeguards and Assistant Instructor Lifeguards) during the absence of the Aquatic Coordinator.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge and experience in pool operation, maintenance, and regulations .
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR " C" Level.
• Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Certification ( NLS).
• Lifesaving Swim Instructor Aquafit/ Water Art/AQX Certification.
• Current Lifesaving Instructor, Bronze Examiner, National Lifeguard Instructor and Examiner, and
• First Aid Instructor and Examiner are considered as an asset.
• Two ( 2) years' experience as an Instructor Lifeguard.
• Two ( 2) years' experience as an Aquafit Instructor.
• Strong supervisory and teaching skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent physical condition.

Rate of Pay: Band 4 ($19.83 - $24.79 per hour)
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week ( typical shifts will be daily from Monday to Friday)
Benefits: Full benefits through Equitable Life
Pension: Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System ( OMERS)

Full Job Description

Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of application, indicating the position of interest, cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications and experience, no later than 4:00 p.m., August 8th, 2025, to the undersigned at hr@northhuron.ca.

ATTN: Human Resources
Subject: Lifeguard
Township of North Huron
Email: hr@northhuron. ca

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only those being selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of North Huron is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance . Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Information is collected solely for the purpose of job selection under the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Instructor Lifeguards (6) PT

The Township of North Huron Recreation Department is seeking up to six ( 6) Part-Time Lifeguard’s to support aquatics programming at the Wescast Community Complex Pool. Duties include: Planning, implementing, and delivering swimming lessons, providing safe and enjoyable drop-in aquatic programs, and maintaining proper pool records in accordance with Ontario Health Regulations.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Current National Lifeguard, LSS Swim Instructors, and Standard First Aid with CPR C & AED.
• Experience planning and conducting LSS Swim Program, guarding busy recreational swims, and working with adults, children and youth of various ages and abilities.
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current Criminal Record Check with the Vulnerable Sector Screening as a condition of employment.
• One (1) years' experience as an Assistant Instructor Lifeguard.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent physical condition.

Rate of Pay: Band 2 ($17.97 -$21.14 per hour).
Hours of Work: Up to 30 hours per week ( there are a variety of shifts available including daytime, evening and weekend).

Full Job Description

Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of application, indicating the position of
interest, cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications and experience, no later than
4:00 p.m., August 8, 2025, to the undersigned at hr@northhuron.ca.

ATTN: Human Resources
Subject: Lifeguard
Township of North Huron
Email: hr@northhuron. ca

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only those being selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of North Huron is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance . Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Information is collected solely for the purpose of job selection under the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Education Assistant Child Care Services 

Part-time Early Childhood Educator Assistant positions are available immediately. Successful applicants must be able to work in a fast-paced busy childcare environment and be able to deal effectively with parents, children, and team members.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Experience with children is an asset
• CPR and Current First Aid Training
• WHMIS Training
• Vulnerable Sector Check

*Must be at least 18 years of age to work in a licensed childcare facility.

Full Job Description

The pay range for this position is $17.59 to $20.69. 

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to the undersigned:

Early Childhood Educators (PTECE) & Casual Supply Staff (CST) PT

Part-time Early Childhood Educators and Casual Supply Staff positions are available immediately. Successful applicants must be able to work in a fast-paced busy childcare environment and be able to deal effectively with parents, children and team members. 

The ideal candidate would possess: 

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Strong time management skills 
• Well organized
• Working knowledge of all government documents and Acts that may pertain to Early Childhood Education, specifically the Child Care and Early Learning Act
• Knowledge of best practices for engaging with children and equipment and the ability to implement a stimulating educational environment for children
• Computer literate including use of photo printing and word processing 
• CPR and Current First Aid Training 
• WHMIS Training
• Vulnerable Sector Check

Applicants with Early Childhood Education experience and who are a member of the College of Early Childhood Educators would be preferred. Experience in Emergent Curriculum is an asset. Applicants with child development training will also be considered. 

Job descriptions are available upon request. For more information about these positions, please contact hr@northuron.ca. Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume indicating which position they are applying for to the undersigned: 

Township of North Huron
ATTN: Human Resources 
C/O Recreation Department
PO Box 90, 274 Josephine Street,
Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 

hr@northhuron.ca 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of North Huron is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and solely for the purpose of candidate selection.

Before and After School Childcare (Multiple Positions) PT

Part-time Before and After School Childcare positions are available immediately. Successful applicants must be able to work in a fast-paced busy childcare environment and be to deal effectively with parents, children, and team members.
Before and After School Hours are: 6:30am-9:00am & 2:30pm-6:00pm. Positions will work out of Maitland River Elementary School and Sacred Heart Catholic School. Additional hours may be scheduled at the North Huron Childcare Centre.
The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Well organized
• Working knowledge of all government documents and Acts that may pertain to early childhood education, specifically the Child Care and Early Learning Act
• Knowledge of best practices for engaging with children and equipment and the ability to implement a stimulating educational environment for children
• Computer literate including use of photo printing and word processing
• CPR and Current First Aid Training
• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education

See below job descriptions for the current open positions:

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Early Childhood Educator Assistant (RECE) Part-time

Township of North Huron

ATTN: Human Resources 
C/O Recreation Department
PO Box 90, 274 Josephine Street,
Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 

hr@northhuron.ca 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of North Huron is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and solely for the purpose of candidate selection.