Employment
Work and Live Well
A career with us is more than a job; it’s a pathway to collaborate, develop, and thrive. Together, we continuously strive to enhance the life of Collingwood residents - a mission that extends to our team.
If you’re ready to progress and are passionate about creating meaningful community impact, then you’ve found the right place. We can’t wait to learn more about you!
Our Community Vision
Sustainable, Connected, Vibrant
Collingwood is an inclusive community that offers a healthy and active lifestyle in a beautiful waterfront setting, anchored by a responsible government, strong business and nonprofit networks, and an animated downtown.
Mission and Values
Working together to provide excellent services, progressive and accountable decision-making, collaboration, and advocacy.
Leadership I Integrity I Respect I Excellence I Financial Stewardship
What our team has to say
"Every day brings new opportunities and challenges which keeps work interesting at the Town of Collingwood. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and hard-working, creating a positive environment to collaborate and get involved with a wide variety of projects. Working with Collingwood has been a rewarding experience, and I look forward to many more years."
Nicole, Customer & Corporate Services
Comprehensive Perks and Benefits
The Town of Collingwood is committed to offering a comprehensive range of perks and benefits designed to meet the needs and aspirations of our team. Here’s where we stand out:
The Town of Collingwood offers Group Health Benefits for full-time employees, including coverage for paramedical and mental health expenses, prescriptions, dental, vision, and more!
The OMERS Pension Plan is a defined benefit plan available to all employees that ensures a steady monthly income in retirement. Your employer-matched contributions, along with OMERS investment earnings, fund your pension.
Mental health is as important as physical health. The Town of Collingwood has a program to provide all employees with easy to access support for life, work and mental health challenges – any time – any place.
At The Town of Collingwood, we believe that continuous learning drives success, we offer accessible and relevant training opportunities to all employees.
At The Town of Collingwood, we believe in acknowledging outstanding contributions. Celebrate Excellence with Our Employee Recognition Program!
To secure financial peace of mind, full-time employees have available Health & Wellness Days with coverage for unexpected short-term events such as illness, injury, or family emergencies. Our Short-Term Income Protection Plan can be accessed by continuous full-time employees when they need a bit more time off to address a medical issue.
Our Streamlined Application Process
- Submit your application: Ready to join our team? Please submit your cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format to jobs@collingwood.ca, ensuring you mention the job ID number. If you require another submission method, our Customer Service team is here to assist you. Contact us at 705-445-1030 for support.
- Candidate selection: We thank all applicants for showing interest in joining our team, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If your application advances through our internal review process, you’ll receive an email to schedule your first interview.
- Equal opportunity: The Town of Collingwood is committed to making our interview process fully accessible for people of all abilities. Accommodations will be provided upon request to support candidates’ participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview, please let us know if you require an accessibility accommodation.
- Decision: Following the interview process, we’ll communicate with all participants to update them on their status. If you are the selected candidate, we will be delighted to extend an official offer and discuss the next steps with you.
- Onboarding: You’ll be welcomed by your Supervisor, who will introduce you to our comprehensive orientation program. This includes meeting your new team and reviewing a custom workplan, that is designed to set you up for success.
Applicant information is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for selection purposes only. As an equal opportunity employer, the Town of Collingwood adheres to all legislation relating to employment rights under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility Standards.