Employment with the Municipality of McDougall
Accessibility
The Municipality of McDougall is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting its obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related accommodation to participate in our recruitment process, please inform our office of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
Collection of Personal Information
Please be advised that 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.
Current Employment Opportunities
Director of Operations
Director of Operations
Municipality of McDougall is seeking a Director of Operations - Open until position filled
The Municipality of McDougall is a township in the near north in the District of Parry Sound. It was named after William McDougall, one of the Fathers of Confederation. In 2000, the Township of McDougall amalgamated with the geographic township of Ferguson, and created the Municipality of McDougall.
McDougall benefits significantly from its location along the shores of Georgian Bay and numerous inland lakes. Located just two hours north of Toronto and a 10-minutes north of Parry Sound via Highway 400, McDougall is home to 2,702 permanent residents, with a population that more than doubles in the summer months with the influx of cottagers, seasonal residents and visitors.
We are home to multiple rivers and lakes, and nature trails for those who love the outdoors. McDougall is a popular year-round destination for people looking to escape the city, wanting time to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature and the environment offering many recreational activities and opportunities.
If you enjoy nature and rural living and wish to live in cottage country - this is a unique opportunity to experience nature and rural living at is best. Benefits include:
- An excellent hospital located a 10 minute drive from where you live.
- An exceptional educational system at both the elementary and secondary levels in nearby communities.
- Access to a range of outdoor activities. If you like hiking, golf, x-country skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting and boating on one of the many lakes in our community this is the place to be.
- If you like nature and outdoors then McDougall is the place to be for an unmatched quality of life.
Inspire our Future as our Director of Operations
As the ideal candidate and the new Director of Operations you are a results based leader known not only for your passion for the public works portfolio but also for your exceptional communication skills and ability to build highly effective staff teams who are committed to customer service excellence and delivery of exceptional services to the community.
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Operations is responsible for leading the Operations and Infrastructure development, including strategic leadership, management and administration of a broad operations portfolio including Roads, Fleet Maintenance, Parks, Facilities, Capital Projects, Public Works, Water and Waste Water and Waste Management.
Professional Qualifications
Ideally, the successful candidate have a post-secondary education in Civil Engineering or a related field and a C.Tech, CET or. P.Eng. Your professional qualifications will include at least five years’ relevant public works experience in a public or private sector environment and at least four years’ experience in a management or supervisory capacity complemented with a successful history and in-depth knowledge of best practices in managing a sizeable operation. Your communications skills are exceptional and you can work well with all levels including the CAO, Council, management team, staff and service partners. You have excellent people leadership skills, a collaborative approach and are adept at building relationships and a culture of respect and accountability. You will also possess the ability to manage finances and have experience in budgeting, financial reporting and capital asset management. To complement these features will be a service excellence mindset and ideally an ability to find efficiencies and improve processes within your department.
How to Apply
To explore this opportunity please apply via email to careers@waterhousesearch.net , quoting project MCD-DO. Qualified applicants will be considered as they apply.
Should you wish to speak to our Executive Recruiter or to receive a detailed position description please Jon Stungevicius at 416-214-9299 x1, jon@waterhousesearch.net.
All applications will be held in strict confidence. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes only.
Utility Worker/ General Labourer - Parks & Recreation/Waste Management
The Municipality of McDougall is seeking a Utility Worker/ General Labourer - Open until position filled .
This is a shared position with Parks & Recreation and Waste Management Departments. The individual would be required to provide a variety of maintenance and repair services at municipal facilities, parks and beaches, as well as monitoring the use of the municipal waste transfer station.
This is a full time position with a full benefit package and pension plan.
Resumes and cover letters will be received in confidence by the CAO/Director of Operations Tim Hunt via E-mail at thunt@mcdougall.ca. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled.
Job Description: Utility Worker/ General Labourer - Parks & Recreation/Waste Management