Postal Water Bill Delivery Delay

Due to a delay in postal delivery, some residents in the towns of Breslau, Conestogo, St. Jacobs, Heidelberg, West Montrose, and Maryhill may not have received their March water bills yet. If you have not received your bill, please contact the Township directly, 519-669-1647. Once you receive your bill, kindly make your payment as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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Careers and Volunteering

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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.

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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

Recreation & Community Services is seeking two (2) Daytime Aquatic Staff.

View the full Daytime Aquatic Staff job posting.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume via email prior to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Please quote job posting 2025-01.

Due to a vacancy, Fire Services is currently seeking a permanent full time Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Prevention. Reporting to the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Prevention coordinates, oversees, and participates in all aspects of the department’s fire prevention, public education, and inspection programs and evaluates program successes. This position is responsible for the enforcement of fire service legislation such as the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, the Ontario Building Code, and applicable NFPA codes and ULC standards.

View the full Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Prevention job posting.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume via email prior to 4:00 pm on Monday, March 24, 2025. Please quote job posting 2025-20.

Recreation & Community Services is seeking one (1) permanent full-time Community Programs & Inclusion Coordinator.

View the full Community Programs and Inclusion Coordinator job posting.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume via email prior to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Please quote job posting 2025-22.

Volunteer Opportunities

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!

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Protect Property

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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

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Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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.

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

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

Contact Human Resources via email or 519-514-6056

Human Resources
24 Church Street West
P.O. Box 158
Elmira, Ontario N3B 2Z6
519-514-6056
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