director of public works

law enforcement officer

customer service representative

program leader

monitor

CITY OF PETERBOROUGH

Constant pressure work environment, multitasking, team work and working alone with minimum supervision. Lots of emergency repair call ins. Work performed included all of the industrial electrician skill sets. Best task was the Centennial Fountain, improving its operation from  weekly repairs to once a season. Management was difficult at times, minimal understanding of the industrial electrician job, demanding, multiple tasks requested. Did 90% of all purchases of electrical items. Was constantly learning new skills, software, and safety. Best task was repairing and upgrading the industrial Ethernet communications including cellular stations. Enjoyed the maintenance staff as complete team work partners.

While Peterborough may be a nice enough place to work, it leaves much to be desired. Most of my coworkers are good people, but the management team is not the friendliest. My typical work day would be a walk in, brief hello to coworkers then nose to the grindstone until breaks or lunch. I'd have to say the most enjoyable part of my job would be the end of my shift. The hardest part, probably dealing with some of the management staff.

City management  needs to promote forward looking  culture, and ensure staff are supported to help bring positive change.  Too many back room deals and mutual back scratching have taken place. It is time the city holds its agencies to account.  It is time the city partners more effectively with county and townships. It is time city staff engage more effectively with citizens. The city needs to accept that questions need to be asked and answered about its core business.

Really awesome place to work. Highest paid lifeguards in the city, super flexible schedule, management listened almost all the time, and there was a very laid back working environment. Every lifeguard was under 25 and there was a super fun and collaborative team environment. Never had a single emergency while I worked there. There would be staff meals sometimes which were cool. There was a lot of flexibility, and I got to work at the pool, the arena, and the beaches. Would recommend. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Safety minded , conscientious and friendly coworkers .

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Medical emergencies with mental patients

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Friendly and pleasant. Usually everyone ina good mood, as we all worked to a common  goal

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Lots of training and camaraderie. Made some great friends

Worst place I have ever worked, horrible, horrible lazy catty co -workers, the most unbelievably unprofessional and incompetent management team. The whole corporation from top to bottom is filled with useless morons. Extremely good pay and benefits but not worth the stress and hassle to work for them, I would honestly rather beg for change on the street then go back and work there. Save yourself the paper and don't send your resume in!!!

The benefits and starting pay are good. HR and council do not appreciate the increase in cost of living in Peterborough so there is minimal increase in pay and not paid for the talent you provide. Some areas can have a hybrid remote arrangement.

Everyone is very friendly and willing to help when asked. Management is always open to new ideas and willing to take it into consideration. Giving 110% in the work and thinking outside the box are the ways to succeed in the long run. Definitely recommend for anyone wants municipal experience.

I really grew in in this job.  I was able to do a lot more then was in my original job description.  I was able to do inside sales as well as administration, which helped in the overall growth of the company.  I found it challenging and rewarding.

The people I work with are great people. Communication is lacking though. Very weak management. I love the work I do, but do not like how things are run. They need to move into the present. To many old programs, and no new.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Director of public works 4 salaries reported	$30.25 per hour
Law enforcement officer 4 salaries reported	$63,877 per year
Customer service representative 3 salaries reported	$28.44 per hour
Program leader 6 salaries reported	$23.51 per hour
Monitor 7 salaries reported	$18.09 per hour

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