Careers and Volunteering | Township of Woolwich

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We are close-knit.

Our Township provides a sense of belonging, where you are part of a team who cares and supports each other.

We are rural, but not remote.

Working in our community allows for the best of both worlds, with rural settings and close to urban centres.

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We wear many hats.

Not specializing is our specialty.

Join our Team

The Township of Woolwich offers diverse, challenging work while maintaining a healthy, safe and productive work environment for our employees. We value diversity in our workforce and focus on attracting and retaining employees who can work together effectively to meet the needs of our great community.

Explore our current opportunities and find out more about working for the Township of Woolwich.

Employment Opportunities

2024-50 Spare Crossing Guards

Corporate Services is seeking casual Crossing Guards for the 2024-2025 School Year. Crossing Guards make a difference in our community by assisting in the safe movement of school children, and the general public, in crossing roadways at designated intersections and ensuring traffic remains stopped until all pedestrians have safely crossed the intersection.

View the full Spare Crossing Guard job posting.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume via email prior to 4:00 pm on Friday, January 10, 2025. Please quote job posting 2024-50.

Volunteer Opportunities

Downtown Elmira BIA Board

A Business Improvement Area or BIA is a geographic area in a municipality that allows local businesses and property owners to join together to make physical improvements and promote the local economy. The Council for the Township of Woolwich supports the BIAs and is responsible for appointing members to the Downtown Elmira BIA and St. Jacobs BIA as well as approving their annual budgets.

The BIA Boards of Management follow the same term of Council, with general members appointed by Council and with one member of Council supporting each board.

To become a BIA Board Member, you must meet at least one of the following criteria:

property owner within the Downtown Elmira BIA boundary; or
a business owner/tenant within the boundary; or
an employee of a business within the boundary.

If you are interested in becoming a board member, complete the application form - be sure to select Downtown Elmira BIA in the form.

Volunteer Firefighter - Apply Today!

Preserve Life

Protect Property

Serve Community

Interested in becoming a Firefighter? Recruitment is now closed and will reopen in Fall 2025.
Visit our Recruitment page for more information.

A workplace where YOU matter!

Homewood EFAP

OMERS Pension

Staff Wellness Initiatives

Learning Opportunities

Flexible Workplace

Benefits

Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions

What are the steps in the hiring process?

Below is a general overview of the hiring process. This process may vary for certain positions.

The Hiring Team review applications.
The Hiring Team contacts selected candidate(s) for an interview. Only candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Hiring Team selects the successful candidate
Human Resources conducts reference checks.
Human Resources collects required credentials as indicated on the job posting (education, police record check, certifications/licenses, etc.).
An offer letter sent to successful candidate.
Once offer letter is accepted, the successful candidate will proceed to onboarding stage (information will be provided by Human Resources).
Human Resources advises unsuccessful candidates.
Hiring process is complete.

What type of employment does the Township hire for?

The Township has a wide variety of employment types including:

Casual
Part-time Temporary
Part-time Permanent
Full-time Temporary
Full-time Permanent
Summer Student
Co-op Student

Note: the employment type is indicated on the job posting.

Can I apply for more than one job posting at a time?

We encourage you to apply to a job posting that meets your skills, education and professional experience.

How will I know if I am selected for an interview?

If you are selected for an interview, you will receive a call or e-mail from Human Resources or the hiring manager.

I have questions about a job posting, who should I contact?

Contact Human Resources via email or 519-514-6056