Careers

Here you will find active job posting with the Town of Renfrew. Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the selection process. Applicants must make their needs known in advance. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 

Machine Operator (Full Time)

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The Town of Renfrew invites applications for the position of Machine Operator. Under the supervision of the Lead Hand and Public Works Supervisor, the Machine Operator is responsible for maintenance, repairs, cleaning and general upkeep of Town infrastructure. High levels of professionalism and discretion are required due to regular interactions with the public. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position.

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Summer Maintenance/Labourer - Parks & Recreation (2 Positions)

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The Town of Renfrew invites applications for the position of Summer Maintenance/Labourer. The summer maintenance/labourers will be responsible for assisting full time staff to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of designated facilities and parks for the Town of Renfrew. This includes, but not limited to:

  • Performing regular cleaning and housekeeping duties of indoor spaces.
  • Performing required maintenance of outdoor spaces (i.e. mowing, whipping, raking, etc.). 
  • Performing the setup and tear-down of facilities according to booking schedules/special events.
  • Assisting full-time staff with general duties.
  • Completing all responsibilities in accordance with relevant safety policies and within policies of the Town of Renfrew. The availability of this position is subject to funding approval by Town Council. 

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Household Hazardous Waste Depot Attendant

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The Town of Renfrew invites applications for the position of Household Hazardous Waste Attendant – Summer Term to operate the Household Hazardous Waste Program at the Renfrew Landfill.  The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving, sorting, packaging, and tracking household hazardous waste (e.g. automotive fluids, paint, cleaning products, aerosols, light bulbs, batteries, fertilizers, pesticides, etc.) for shipment. They will also assist landfill users by directing them to the appropriate disposal locations and help landfill staff with basic maintenance activities (e.g. litter pick up, grass cutting, cleaning etc.). The availability of this position is subject to funding approval by Town Council. 

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Summer Maintenance/Labourer - Public Works (2 Positions)

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The Town of Renfrew invites applications for the position of Summer Maintenance/Labourer to assist the Department of Infrastructure, Public Works & Engineering’s Public Works Division with a variety of duties, including road and sidewalk construction/repair, park maintenance, grass cutting and horticulture duties, surveying, completing of conditions surveys. The availability of this position is subject to funding approval by Town Council. 

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Summer Camp Leader

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The Town of Renfrew invites applications for the position of Summer Camp Leader to assist the Community & Recreation Services Department in supervising and ensuring the safety of campers during all Town of Renfrew Summer Camp activities. The availability of this position is subject to funding approval by Town Council. 

Full details can be found in the attached job posting! 

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Summer Camp Counsellor (3 Positions)

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The Town of Renfrew invites applications for the position of Summer Camp Counsellor to assist the Community & Recreation Services Department in supervising and ensuring the safety of campers during all Town of Renfrew Summer Camp activities. The responsibilities of this position include general supervision of children and the facilitation of activities including crafts, games, sports and day trips all while maintaining a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone. This position will be required to assist with general set-up and clean-up of program spaces, and ensuring they are safe and tidy. The availability of this position is subject to funding approval by Town Council. 

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Summer Camp Inclusion Counsellor (1 Position)

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The Town of Renfrew invites applications for the position of Day Camp Inclusion Counsellor to assist the Community and Recreation Services Department in supervising and ensuring the safety of campers during all Town of Renfrew Summer Camp activities. The availability of this position is subject to funding approval by Town Council. 

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Records Management Clerk

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The Town of Renfrew invites applications for the position of Records Management Clerk (Summer Employment). The duties of the Records Management Clerk include, but are not limited to, assisting with the organization’s information and records management, archival and retention processes. The position will support the Town of Renfrew’s compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act by collaborating with the Office of the CAO and Clerk to implement records management standards. This role is highly active and handson, requiring full days of work. The individual will work directly for the Office of the CAO and integrate with all departments of the organization. The availability of this position is subject to funding approval by Town Council. 

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Communications & Public Relations Assistant

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The Town of Renfrew invites applications for the position of Communications/Public Relations Assistant. The duties of the Communications/Public Relations Assistant include, but are not limited to, reviewing/updating the Town of Renfrew website, taking stock photos of events/landmarks/buildings and creating visual content for social media. This position will also assist with creating newsletters, social media posts, flyers and promotional material for various departments and services. The availability of this position is subject to funding approval by Town Council. 

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Assistant Museum Director

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The Assistant Museum Director assists in the day-to-day operation of the museum and visitor information centre. They are the team leader and responsible for operations when the Curator/Archivist is not present. They assist with staff and volunteer orientation and oversee that all policies and protocols are in place and being followed by staff, volunteers and visitors. Tasks include: Assist with seasonal cleaning and opening of the museum. Assist with training and orienting summer staff. Oversee day-to-day museum operations as a team leader. Set daily, weekly, monthly goals and ensure they are met. Collaborate with Curator/Archivist to prepare staff schedules, time sheets, projected tasks and handle concerns arising with regards to the day-to-day operations. Assist in gathering statistics and preparing quarterly reports to council. Follow records management and financial recording procedures. Assist with directing and recording the activities of museum volunteers. Assist with organizing special fundraising events. Schedule, plan and oversee school group and day camp visits. Schedule limited access tours of the museum including planning the tour program and tour logistics. Greet visitors to the museum and visitor information centre and deal with routine inquiries and/or complaints from museum visitors. Maintain and create museum displays. Promote new exhibits. Ensure housekeeping schedule is maintained. The availability of this position is subject to funding approval by Town Council. 

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Visitor Experience Assistant (4 Positions)

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The Town of Renfrew invites applications for the position of Visitor Experience Assistant for the McDougall Mill Museum. Visitor Experience Assistants are the main point of contact for museum visitors. They greet visitors, provide an orientation to the museum, answer questions and are available to provide guided tours and point out key artifacts. They are also responsible for gift shop and refreshment sale transactions. McDougall Mill Museum works in partnership with the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association as a visitor information centre. Visitor Experience Assistants act as ambassadors of the Ottawa Valley, answer questions and promote Renfrew County attractions, events and businesses. Visitor Experience Assistants follow a cleaning schedule that involves the washrooms, office and museum grounds. They are also responsible for the routine cleaning of the 3 floors of exhibitions accessible to the public. Visitor Experience Assistants interact with school tours, summer day camp visits as well as group visits. They also prepare displays and programming for special events such as Canada Day. As time permits, Visitor Experience Assistants may assist the Curator/Archivist with collections management activities such as inventory, data entry, records management, rehousing collections in storage, cataloguing and updating exhibitions. The availability of this position is subject to funding approval by Town Council. 

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Collections Assistant - Museum

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The Town of Renfrew invites applications for the position of Collections Assistant for the McDougall Mill Museum. The collections assistant position will catalogue military artifacts at the McDougall Mill Museum with a focus on uniforms, insignia and medals. Cataloguing involves historical research, technical writing, photography, data entry using Past Perfect and artifact handling. The Collections Assistant will be expected to reach out to other local heritage organizations for assistance if required to find relevant information or answers to specific questions. From time to time, the Collections Assistant will liaise with the public where they will be expected to promote the project they are working on. They may also assist with other museum duties, as required such as events, visitor orientation, exhibit cleaning. The availability of this position is subject to funding approval by Town Council. 

Full details available in the attached job description! 

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GIS Technician

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The Town of Renfrew invites applications for the position of GIS Technician – Summer Term. We are seeking a university/college student or recent graduate to assist staff with a variety of administrative and technical duties. The successful candidate will be engaged with the Town’s GIS system as it relates to land use planning, asset management and public works/construction activities. The summer employee will assist in field data collection, utilizing and modifying a database and associated forms, data QA/QC, data manipulation, and computer aided drafting/mapping. Excellent computer skills are essential in this position. Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, MS Word, Excel, and Teams, PDF editors (Acrobat Pro), and web browsers would be beneficial. The availability of this position is subject to funding approval by Town Council. 

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