Commissioner, Community Services

Located just 90 minutes northeast of Toronto, the City of Peterborough is a dynamic, growing community that offers an exceptional quality of life, a strong sense of connection, and access to both urban amenities and natural beauty. Situated along the Otonabee River and the Trent–Severn Waterway and surrounded by the lakes and trails of the Kawarthas, Peterborough provides an outstanding environment for work‑life balance. The city is home to Trent University and Fleming College, supporting a skilled, innovative workforce, and boasts a diverse economy with strengths in advanced manufacturing, cleantech, education, healthcare, and public service. With a vibrant downtown, rich arts and culture scene, and a commitment to sustainability and inclusive growth, Peterborough is an attractive place to live, work, and lead.
 
The City of Peterborough’s Community Services Department plays a central role in enhancing quality of life and community well‑being through a wide range of resident‑focused programs and services. The department is made up of Social Services, Peterborough Public Library, Fire Services, and Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services, and Community Development, supporting residents across all stages of life. Together, these services strengthen community safety, inclusion, cultural vitality, and access to essential supports that help Peterborough remain a welcoming and connected city
 
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner of Community Services is a key member of the Corporate Senior Leadership Team and plays a critical role in advancing Council’s strategic priorities. This role requires an innovative, collaborative leader committed to strengthening community well‑being and delivering high‑quality, resident‑focused services.
 
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Leadership Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to a complex, multi‑divisional department. Drive innovation, service excellence, process improvement, change management, and effective use of technology. Ensure legislative compliance and fulfill statutory responsibilities while maximizing value for taxpayers. People & Culture Leadership Lead, mentor, and empower a diverse, multi‑faceted workforce through collaboration and accountability. Foster a culture of teamwork, performance management, customer service excellence, and continuous improvement. Model values‑based leadership grounded in integrity, trust, and ethical conduct.  Governance, Council & Political Acumen Serve as a trusted advisor to Council and Standing Committees, providing clear, strategic, and forward‑looking recommendations. Anticipate and manage political sensitivities while standing behind professional advice in a complex governance environment. Act as a key liaison between the department, Council, and the broader Corporation. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Engage effectively with diverse community and stakeholder groups as a visible and credible municipal leader. Communicate with clarity and confidence through professional verbal and written presentations. Build strong internal and external relationships to address community needs and advance municipal priorities. Qualifications University degree in a related field, ideally supplemented by a postgraduate or Master’s degree, with 10+ years of senior leadership experience in a complex organization and a strong record of customer service excellence, innovation, collaboration, and fiscal accountability. Demonstrated ability to build trusted, collaborative relationships, with strong expertise in strategic and corporate planning, analytics, and problem‑solving, and proven experience working effectively with elected officials and senior executives. Creative, innovative leader with a proven track record of leading change, setting strategic direction, and delivering impactful solutions in complex, evolving environments. Values‑based, results‑driven public service leader with strong financial management expertise, high ethical standards, and a continuous improvement mindset; Lean Methodology experience is an asset. 

Salary Range: $241,316 to $263,779

Closes: 30 March 2026

Chief Municipal Manager

Located 15 kilometers south of North Bay, Callander’s lush trails and parks, sandy beaches and breathtaking sunsets provide a perfect backdrop for the downtown core. Callander offers the attractive qualities of small-town and country living along with the benefits of having a larger city close by. The combination of “best of both worlds” is why many of Callander’s 3,900 residents have chosen to call the community “home”. Residents and visitors alike also appreciate Callander’s friendly atmosphere, its rich cultural offering, its affordability and the many recreational opportunities available. Surrounded by water, farmland and trails, and next to major highways, Callander has become a four-season destination that appeals to our local and new resident’s, retirees and tourists from near and far. We invite you to explore our beautiful community.

With a combined operating and capital budget of approximately $11.3M and close to 30 permanent, part-time and seasonal staff, the Municipality of Callander is committed to meeting the needs of residents and the business community by delivering efficient and effective services. Callander is entering its next chapter. With steady growth it is a community that values both rural character and forward-thinking leadership, we are seeking a Chief Municipal Manager to help shape what comes next.

Inspire the Future as our Chief Municipal Manager

As the ideal candidate, you are an inspiring, principled, and collaborative senior leader with a proven track record of accomplishments that includes navigating growth in an efficient and fiscally accountable fashion, with related experience from either a public sector or private sector organization. You have exceptional communication skills and the political acumen to interact with an engaged council and diverse stakeholders; you foster the development of partnerships, develop our workforce and inspire our employees, while ensuring customer service excellence. Lastly, you have an exceptional understanding of forward-thinking strategies as it relates to managing responsible growth aligned with our community values, ensuring effective municipal operations in a fiscally accountable fashion and guiding our organization into the future, while retaining our lakeside rural community charm.

Reporting to the Mayor and Council, the Chief Municipal Manager is the most senior executive position in the municipality and is responsible for the strategic leadership and efficient delivery of all the municipality’s administrative and operational services. As the key advisor to Council, you will embrace our vision, mission and strategic priorities, build trust and alignment between Council and staff, create a culture of collaboration while developing and implementing fiscally sound operational plans to ensure the coordination of services which are aligned to Council’s strategic priorities. You will recommend policies, plans, and programs that improve service delivery and benefit our residents by being innovative, accountable, and fiscally sound. You will work to enhance growth and development in the community, strengthen long-term financial sustainability while ensuring the effective utilization of resources through the priorities and guiding principles as identified by Council.

Leading a talented team, you will inspire a dedicated workforce and help foster a workplace culture focused on service excellence, innovation and teamwork while positioning Callander as an employer of choice. We offer a competitive compensation of $139,186 to $166,167 plus pension, benefits, vacation, training and development, not to mention an opportunity to work with an engaged Council in a beautiful rural, lakeside community.

Closes: 25 March or sooner

CAO

Selwyn Township

The Township of Selwyn is the largest lower-tier municipality in the County of Peterborough. With a population of 18,653 and more than 8,000 households, Selwyn is a large, lively rural community that includes four distinct urban centres: Lakefield, Bridgenorth, Ennismore and Young’s Point. Selwyn Township ranks high on the quality-of-life scale. With a broad economic base that includes technology, information services, healthcare, education, retail, finance, and agriculture, it is home to one of Peterborough County’s most stable economies.

With a combined operating and capital budget of approximately $28M and close to 100 permanent and part-time staff, the Township of Selwyn is committed to meeting the needs of residents and the business community by delivering efficient and effective services.  Due to the retirement of a long-serving and well-regarded CAO, Selwyn is looking for an inspiring leader to play a key role in implementing Council’s vision for the future.

As the ideal candidate, you are an inspiring, principled, and collaborative leader with a proven track record of results and accomplishments in an efficient and fiscally accountable fashion with related experience from either a public sector or private sector organization. You have exceptional communication skills and the political acumen to interact with an engaged council and diverse stakeholders; you foster the development of partnerships, develop our workforce and inspire our employees, while ensuring customer service excellence. Lastly, you have an exceptional understanding of forward-thinking strategies as it relates to managing responsible growth, ensuring effective municipal operations in a fiscally accountable fashion and guiding our organization into the future, while retaining our rural community charm.

Leading a talented team, you will inspire a dedicated workforce and help foster a workplace culture focused on service excellence, innovation and teamwork while positioning Selwyn as an employer of choice. We offer a competitive compensation of $153,629 to $186,909 plus pension, benefits, vacation, training and development, not to mention an opportunity to work with an engaged Council in a beautiful rural, lakeside community.

Closes: 2 March or sooner

Project Manager

City of Orillia

Reporting to the Director of Capital Projects, the Project Manager is responsible for the project management and administration of capital infrastructure projects which include roads, sewers, watermains, parks, and collection and distribution facilities, assist with infrastructure programs and manage Project Officials.

Qualifications

Three-year post secondary education in related field with an OACETT, Professional Engineer or C.E.T. designation.

PMP designation would be an asset.

AutoCAD skills would be an asset.

Valid Class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle. 

A current and acceptable Criminal Record Check is required prior to the commencement date.

Attendance at meetings, seminars and conferences as required. .

Must have a high-speed internet connection and a proper workstation at a home location to enable remote work. Please refer to the Working From Home procedure.

Work from home is not permitted during active construction projects from 1 April to October 1.