Career Opportunities
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THE TOWN OF ESPANOLA
Causal Lifeguards File #2023- LS-01
The Town of Espanola is accepting resumes for the positions of Casual Lifeguards at the Espanola Rec Department.
This position will include working evening and weekends.
Compensation: $20.70 per hour after probation
The successful applicant must have a grade 12 diploma or be a full-time student; National Lifeguard; Standard First Aid with CPR C, Red Cross Swim Instructor or LSS Swim Instructor.
A Criminal Reference Check will be required.
The Town of Espanola is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Please quote File#. No deadline for submission. Need is ongoing.
Espanola Regional Recreation Complex
Att: Sara Sokoloski Aquatics Coordinator email: [email protected]
175 Avery Drive, Espanola, P5E 1C9
Espanola, ON P5E 1S6
Email: [email protected]
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THE TOWN OF ESPANOLA
Full-Time Assistant Pool Operator
File #2023- LS-04
The Town of Espanola is accepting resumes for 1 Full-Time Assistant Pool Operator at the Regional Recreation Complex.
This position will include working evenings and weekends.
Qualifications: The successful applicant must have a grade 12 diploma or be a full-time student; National Lifeguard, Standard First Aid & CPR-C, Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor, Certified Pool Operator. Experienced or qualified aqua fitness instructor considered an asset. Previous deck-level supervision preferred.
Requirements: Willing to obtain Pool Operator’s certification; Must be prepared and able to personally interact with public; Act in a professional and confidential manner.
Compensation: $25.03 per hour as per the collective agreement
A Criminal Reference Check will be required.
The Town of Espanola is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Please quote File# and submit resume to:
Sara Sokoloski
Aquatics Coordinator
175 Avery Drive
Espanola, ON P5E 1C9
Email: [email protected]
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THE TOWN OF ESPANOLA
Head Lifeguard/Swimming Instructor
File #2023- LS-03
The Town of Espanola is accepting resumes for 1 Part Time Head Lifeguard at the Regional Recreation Complex.
This position will include working evenings and weekends.
Qualifications: The successful applicant must have a grade 12 diploma or be a full-time student; National Lifeguard Certification; First Aid & CPR Level C; Swim for Life Instructor; Lifesaving Society Instructor’s considered an asset; previous supervisory experience in an aquatic setting.
Requirements: Willing to obtain Pool Operator’s certification; Must be prepared and able to personally interact with public; Act in a professional and confidential manner.
Compensation: $21.05 per hour as per the collective agreement
A Criminal Reference Check will be required.
The Town of Espanola is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Please quote File# and submit resume to:
Sara Sokoloski
Aquatics Coordinator
175 Avery Drive
Espanola, ON P5E 1C9
Email: [email protected]
Casual Personal Trainer - File #2024- LS-01
The Town of Espanola is accepting resumes for 3 Casual Personal Trainers at the Regional Recreation Complex.
This position will include working evenings and weekends.
Rate of pay: $17.45
Benefits included as per collective agreement.
The successful applicant must have a grade 12 diploma; must be prepared and able to teach all fitness programs (current certifications); must be prepared and able to personally interact with public; act in a confidential manner; and must be able to demonstrate leadership
A Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen will be required.
The Town of Espanola is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Please quote File# and submit resume no later than January 29th, 2024 to:
Bailey Bouwmeester
175 Avery Dr
Espanola, ON P5E 1C9
Email: [email protected]
TREASURER
With a population of just over 5,000 and a 45 minute drive to the City of Greater Sudbury and Manitoulin Island, the Town of Espanola is a welcoming community that serves as the regional retail, health and service hub for the LaCloche/Manitoulin region.
As a result of an impending retirement and the reorganization of administration responsibilities, the Town of Espanola has an opportunity available for the position of Treasurer.
The Treasurer is responsible for the effective and efficient fiscal management of the Town by providing expert financial advice to the CAO-Clerk, the management team and Council. You will execute the statutory duties of Treasurer under the Municipal Act; lead budget preparation and monitoring; oversee the Town’s insurance and risk management program and the Town’s asset management plan.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of Municipal Financial Experience.
- Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CA/CPA/CGA/CMA).
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills regarding personal computers, data entry, software programs (Vadim, OPTA), and corporate records management systems.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- High level of confidentiality, strong interpersonal communications and customer service skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Proficient in financial software systems and Microsoft Office suite.
- Knowledge of Ontario municipal finance legislation, policies, and regulations.
Salary Range: $108,776 to $130,534 (under review), a condensed work week, a comprehensive benefits package and OMERS Pension Plan.
A full job description is available here.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter by 4:30 pm on Friday March 1, 2024, in confidence to: [email protected] or in writing to :
David King, Municipal Advisory Services, 440 Fire Road 2, Val Caron, ON, P3N 1P3
A successful candidate will require a Criminal Reference Check.
We thank all who apply, however only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted.
Information collected will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection, in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act.
The Town of Espanola is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.
Summer Employment Opportunities - File No. 2024-PWD-01
The Town of Espanola is now accepting applications for 9 Summer Student positions (beginning of May until late August) with the Public Works Department. These positions will assist PWD with general clean up and maintenance, including but not limited to litter pick-up, grass cutting, construction site flagging, painting, beautification and other general labour tasks within the community.
Applicants in a post-secondary program and returning to school on a full-time basis in September 2024 will be given priority. Eligible students must provide transcript of current year and proof of returning to school in the forthcoming year. Current CPIC from your local police service (within 6 months) will be required in order to be hired.
Interested students are invited to submit an application with accompanying resume, quoting the above File No. before 4:00pm on March 15, 2024.
Click here for the summer student application form
Compensation: $18.00 starting (Increase of $0.50 per year for returning students)
Applications will be received at the Town of Espanola – Public Works Department at 596 Second Ave., Espanola, ON., P5E 1C4 from Monday to Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm or by email at [email protected]
The Town of Espanola is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank all applicants, however only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used only for candidate selection.
We are looking for an outgoing, service-oriented, tech savvy librarian to manage our library, get involved in our community, and lead our library into the future. Espanola Public Library services the town of Espanola and three contracting areas, with a total population of about 6,570.
Reporting to Espanola Public Library Board, the CEO is responsible to the Board for administration, organization and planning of library operations and services, in accordance with approved policies and budgets; advises the Board and makes recommendations; and serves as the Board’s representative to the Town and the community, to professional associations and government agencies. The CEO is expected to exercise initiative and take independent action.
Job Summary:
Reporting directly to the Board, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) plays a pivotal role in the administration, organization, and planning of library operations and services. The CEO advises the Board, makes strategic recommendations, and represents the Board's interests to the Town, community, professional associations, and government agencies. The role requires initiative, independent action within prescribed limits, and adherence to government regulations.
Responsibilities:
Develop and propose objectives, policies, and actions for Board consideration.
Ensure compliance with provincial and federal legislation.
Plan, coordinate, control, and administer library operations within approved budgets.
Foster relationships with the Town of Espanola, local organizations, and the general public.
Oversee personnel management, health and safety, procurement, and facilities maintenance.
Manage programming, collections, services, and computer systems.
Stay informed about job-related issues through conferences, literature, and professional associations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Effective communication using various methods.
Active participation in professional networking and learning communities.
Strategic financial management, budget alignment, and fiscal issue monitoring.
Strong technology skills, including proficiency in standard computer hardware, office software, and library databases.
Familiarity with the framework of public library service, both general and local.
Qualifications:
Master degree of Library and Information Science from ALA, Library Technician Diploma, or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years of leadership or management experience, preferably in a Public Library setting.
Willingness to pursue professional development.
Must be able to provide a Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen.
Assets:
Bilingual (English / French).
MLIS with relevant experience.
Salary Range:
$71,439 - $85,727 (2023) + benefit package
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by February 23, 2024. Please include “CEO Application File No. 2024 LIB - 02” in the subject line.
The Espanola Public Library is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Espanola Public Library is currently accepting applications for the Summer Library Clerk positions. These are seasonal positions, 35 hours per week running May through August. The positions will be responsible for the creation, promotion, and implementation of the 2024 TD Summer Reading Program and will also assist with routine front-line library services. Strong communication skills are essential. Previous customer service experience and the ability to speak French will be considered assets.
To be a successful candidate you must:
- Be attending a high school or post-secondary institution full time prior to summer employment.
- Be returning to a high school or post-secondary institution full time in the fall of 2024.
- Be between the ages of 15 and 30.
- Provide a Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen.
The Summer Student wage starts at $17.00.
Interested applicants may utilize the application form at https://www.espanola.ca/town-government/career-opportunities, but are asked to also provide a cover letter with a detailed resume complete with references by 5:00 p.m., Friday March 15, 2024.
These can be delivered in person during open hours to the library at 245 Avery Drive, Espanola, ON P5E 1S4 or by email to [email protected]
Late applications will not be considered.
The Town of Espanola is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank all applicants, however only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used only for candidate selection.