Careers

Recreation Administrative Assistant (Part-Time Permanent)

Reporting to the Recreation and Fitness Supervisor, the Recreation Administrative Assistant performs a variety of administrative, clerical, marketing and customer support functions for the North Huron Recreation Department.

Key duties include:

• Provides back-up coverage for the front office staff during absences.
• Provides frontline customer service at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex for the North Huron Recreation and Children’ s Services department.
• Greets patrons, responds to inquiries, answers and directs phone calls, and provides general information relative to recreational opportunities available in the community.
• Enters client information into recreation software system. Creates new client accounts, takes admission, processes payments for admissions, program registrations, facility bookings, and campground reservations.
• Performs various general accounting duties as appropriate including: cash receipt, cash reports, etc.
• Assists the managers/ supervisors/ coordinators and staff with various administrative tasks as agreed to by the Recreation & Fitness Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Recreation & Fitness Supervisor and/ or the Director of Recreation & Children’ s Services.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Secondary School diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary education in office administration or other education deemed equivalent by the Township considered an asset.
• Previous experience as an administrative assistant or other clerical experience deemed equivalent by the Township.
• Knowledge and experience in marketing/ promotion software programs (e.g. Canva).
• Previous municipal recreation experience considered an asset.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Strong word processing skills (preferably on Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure and meet competing deadlines.

Rate of Pay: Band 3 ($18.64 - $23.30 per hour)
Hours of Work: Less than 37.5 hours per week ( will include weekends and evenings as needed)

Full Job Description

Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of application, indicating the position of interest and resume outlining their qualifications and experience to the undersigned by no later than 4:00 PM, Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025.

ATTN: Human Resources

Township of North Huron
RE: Part-Time Recreation Administrative Assistant
PO Box 90, 274 Josephine Street,
Wingham, ON N0G 2W0
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 22, 2025

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.