Career & Volunteer Opportunities

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.

Unmatched for leisure activity and recreation options, the Township is home to several golf courses, elegant and rustic restaurants, luxurious hotels and resorts, bed and breakfasts, distinctive boutiques, cafes and galleries. The Township offers entertainment and recreation that caters to all ages – students, young professionals, families and retirees. The Township has a variety of options for enjoying the culture; a night out on the town or a fun-filled day of sports and recreation are just minutes away at one of the Kawartha Lakes. Many residents have lake homes and cottages that serve as peaceful getaways. Fishing, boating, water sports and winter sports are popular activities, as is putting your feet up and watching the spectacular sunset.

There are tangible reasons why Selwyn Township is considered a wonderful place to be, and include an overall low crime rate, clean air and water, a great mix of housing types, schools and medical facilities local to the broader community. In summary, Selwyn boasts a sense of community, a focus on families, solid values, and a genuine concern for others. The Township hums with activity and is known for being clean, safe, friendly, and not particularly stressful. In short, it’s easy to live, play and work here.

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.

Inspire our Future as our Chief Administrative Officer

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.

Reporting to the Mayor and Council, the Chief Administrative Officer 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 and develop and implement operational plans to ensure the coordination of services which align to and support our strategic priorities. You will recommend policies, plans, and programs that benefit our residents by being innovative, accountable and fiscally sound. You will work to enhance growth and development in the community, as well as ensure 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 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.

How to Apply

To explore this opportunity please apply via email by March 2nd or sooner to careers@waterhousesearch.net quoting project TS-CAO. Should you wish to speak to our Executive Recruiter or to receive a detailed position description please contact Amy Oliveira at 416-214-9299 ext. 4, amy@waterhousesearch.net, or Jon Stungevicius at 416-214-9299 ext. 1, jon@waterhousesearch.net.

The Township is seeking an Administrative Assistant – Planning & By-law who will, as a member of the Customer Service & Administrative Support Team, provide customer service and administrative support to the general Township operations. Reporting to the Manager of Building & Planning, provides administrative support, advice, and interpretation as it relates to the Zoning By-law and Official Plan, and also reviews and processes Development Applications and Zoning Certificates. This position administers Licensing applications, coordinates complaint files and provides administrative support for the Planning Services and By-law Enforcement area, while fostering excellence in customer service.

• Detailed job description

The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary education or equivalent in an office administration or a planning related discipline and a minimum of one-year relevant administrative experience preferably in a municipal setting. Knowledge of planning principles, concepts, practices, and methods is considered an asset.

This person will be expected to work independently, using initiative and good judgement in carrying out the duties of the position. The person must be flexible, adaptable and possess excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. This person requires superior customer service skills and must act professionally in providing service to the public. Good knowledge in the use of personal computers, word processing and the ability to use various planning/database/mapping applications, is also required to fulfil the requirements of the position. 

The 2026 salary range for this position is $28.11 - $34.20 per hour based on a 35-hour work week.  

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application, consisting of a resume and cover letter, to the undersigned by 12 noon, Monday March 16th, 2026.

Kim Berry, HR Coordinator
1310 Centre Line, Selwyn ON
Phone: 705-292-9507
Fax: 705-292-8964
e-mail: kberry@selwyntownship.ca 

The Township of Selwyn is seeking applications for the seasonal position of Campground Lead Attendant, to assist with overseeing the daily operations and maintenance of the Lakefield Campground ensuring efficient campground, day-use and facility services.

• Detailed job description

In this customer service focused role, the ideal candidate will have at a minimum one year’s experience in campground or park operations including knowledge or park management practices, outdoor recreation, environmental conservation and land management. Candidates holding a Recreation and Leisure Services diploma or equivalent are preferred. Experience using outdoor groundskeeping tools and machinery is considered an asset. Candidates must have the proven ability to handle cash, debit, and credit card payments and hold a valid Class “G” or “G2” driver’s license. Good swimming skills are required. Candidates with lifesaving training and/or certification and current CPR and/or First Aid certification will be preferred. Candidates may be required to obtain a Food Safety Training Certificate if they haven’t already successfully completed a course. Chainsaw Operator Certification is considered an asset

Applicants with knowledge of the Trent-Severn Waterway will be preferred. The individual will be expected to work as a lead member of a small team, while using initiative and good judgment in carrying out the duties of the position. The person must demonstrate initiative and possess excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills. 

The person requires superior interpersonal skills and customer focus and must act professionally in providing service to the public and as a representative of the municipality. 

The 2026 pay range for this position is $23.21/hour to $25.11/hour and the typical work week will be between 35 - 40 hours. This position will require candidates to be available for weekend and day & evening shifts throughout the season starting mid-April through mid-October 2026.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application, consisting of a resume and cover letter, to the undersigned by 12 noon, Monday March 9th, 2026.  

Kim Berry, HR Coordinator
1310 Centre Line, Selwyn ON
Phone: 705-292-9507
Fax: 705-292-8964
e-mail: kberry@selwyntownship.ca