Ontario Municipal communications Jobs – 1802 Openings This Week

Communications Operator
City of Barrie —Barrie, ON
- $33.73–$56.22 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
Governance Director
Magnetawan First Nation —Britt, ON
- $102,000–$110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Project management
- Presentation skills
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Truck and Coach Technician
City of Kawartha Lakes —Kawartha Lakes, ON
- $36.72 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Driving
- Disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Senior Estimator- Civil Construction
Gordon Barr Ltd —Kingston, ON
- $110,000–$130,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Organizational skills
- Construction experience
- Profit sharing
- Mileage reimbursement
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Field Inspector
S. Burnett & Associates Limited —Orangeville, ON
- $60,000–$80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Landscape Construction Foreperson
Fleischauer Brothers Landscaping LTD —Breslau, ON
- $35–$50 an hour
- Full-time
- Schematics
- First Aid Certification
- Construction experience
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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Outside Sales Representative
Britespan Building Systems Inc —Wingham, ON
- $65,000–$80,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Sales
- Marketing
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Maintenance Plumber
Ministry of the Solicitor General —Lindsay, ON
- $30.45–$33.07 an hour
- Temporary
- English
- Supervising experience
- Presentation skills
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
13d
Senior RFP Specialist
Soneil Spark —Brampton, ON
- $80,000–$100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- Engineering
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Consulting Arborist (Tree Reports & Arborist Reports)
Above & Beyond Tree Removal —Toronto, ON
- $30–$60 an hour
- Contract
- Writing skills
- Driving
- In-person
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Program Manager, Child Care Centres and Home Child Care Programs
Network Child Care Services —Toronto, ON
- $75,000–$90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Childcare
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Tendering/Contracts Clerical Assistant
S. Burnett & Associates Limited —Orangeville, ON
- $60,000–$70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Senior Architectural Technologist / Residential Building Designer
Nauta Home Designs —Welland, ON
- $35–$45 an hour
- Full-time
- Engineering
- English
- Organizational skills
- Wellness program
- Mileage reimbursement
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Telecom Inspector
Planview Utility Services —Gravenhurst, ON
- $23–$25 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Excel
- Wellness program
- Mileage reimbursement
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Treasurer
The Corporation of the Township of Ignace —Ignace, ON
- $120,000–$140,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Disability insurance
- Relocation assistance
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5d
Construction Surveyor (Camp & Travel Allowance - Fort McMurray)
LN Land Development Technologies —Ottawa, ON
- $38–$50 an hour
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- Math
- First Aid Certification
4d
Chief Estimator - Civil & Landscape Construction
Markstone Landscaping —Milton, ON
- $100,000–$140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Organizational skills
- Construction experience
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Senior Geotechnical Engineer
GRIT Engineering Inc. —Stratford, ON
- $90,000–$120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- CAD
- Engineering
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
Quick apply
Lead Landscape Designer
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc. —Brampton, ON
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Quick apply
7d
Land Servicing Site Supervisor
Incon Industrial Ltd. —London, ON
- From $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Travel
- Construction experience
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Communications Operator

City of Barrie -
Barrie, ON

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time | Casual
$33.73–$56.22 an hour

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Incident management
Customer service
Microsoft Office
High school diploma or GED
Telecommunication
Computer skills
Typing
Communication skills

Full job description

Posting Number: PB-26-01

Job Type:

Permanent Full-time, 4 Vacancies - Barrie Professional Fire Fighters Association
Casual Part-Time, Multiple Vacancies - Non-Union Group

Salary Range: $73,918 per year to $123,197 per year

Posted: Thursday, July 2, 2026

Application Deadline: Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 11:59 pm

The Opportunity

Barrie Fire and Emergency Service (BFES) is a team of dedicated professionals delivering a vast array of emergency services to the citizens, business and visitors to Barrie. Originally organized in 1844, BFES has become one of the most respected fire services in Ontario, providing high-level service in: fire inspection/code enforcement, fire protection, technical rescue, training, communications, origin and cause investigations, and emergency management planning.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Communications Officer, the Communications Operator position is responsible for call processing from receipt of call to the dispatching of fire apparatus for Barrie Fire and Emergency Service and for those municipalities or other agencies with which contractual agreements are in effect. Specifically, this position receives calls, collects, and relays information to the appropriate personnel or unit, conveys instructions, information, and direction to the service requester, and maintains radio communication with emergency responders. Additionally, this position maintains documentation of all calls and ensures communications equipment is regularly tested. Overall, this position plays an integral role in delivering timely and appropriate emergency services to the residents of the City of Barrie and the surrounding municipalities.

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job

Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

Secondary School Diploma
Eligibility for and willingness to obtain the Emergency Services Communicator Certification from an accredited association, organization, or institution
Eligibility for and willingness to obtain the following National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) qualifications
- NFPA 1061 - Standard for Public Safety Telecommunications Personnel Professional Qualifications Level I and II

Experience

Demonstrated dispatching experience
Demonstrated experience in a customer service work environment

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements:
- Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA);
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
- Ontario Human Rights Code;
- Workplace Safety Insurance Act;
- Fire Protection and Prevention Act;
- Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA);
- Office of the Fire Marshal Guidelines;
- Fire Marshal’s Directives;
- NFPA 1225 - Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems;
- Ontario Fire Code; and
- Barrie Professional Fire Fighters Association (BPFFA)
General knowledge of the following principles and standards:
- Communications best practices
- NFPA 1225 -– Standard for Professional Qualifications for Public Safety Telecommunications Personnel Qualifications
General knowledge of fire, rescue and emergency incident management and medical services
Demonstrated ability to:
- perform calmly and effectively in highly stressful, emergency situations
- maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
- interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts in a political and community/client service environment
- enter, transcribe, record, store, and maintain information in written or electronic form
- listen to, interpret, and understand information and ideas presented verbally
- communicate and present information to a wide range of internal and external contacts using the appropriate medium
- exercise discretion and judgment in order to make sound decisions under tight timelines/deadlines or while managing multiple project or conflicting priorities
Intermediate computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Intermediate administrative, customer service, interpersonal, written communication skills
Advanced verbal communication skills
Basic keyboarding speed of 40 wpm

Conditions of Employment

Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*

Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.

Other Important Information

Location: Barrie Fire and Emergency Services, Station 1, 155 Dunlop Street West, Barrie, Ontario

Hours:

Permanent Full-Time: Will be an average of forty-two (42) hours per week, in accordance with four (4) days on and four (4) days off with repeating schedules: two (2) twelve hour shifts (7:30am - 7:30pm) followed by two (2) twelve hour night shifts (7:30pm - 7:30am), or 9:00am - 9:00pm.
Casual Part-Time: Schedule to be determined based on operational needs.
All schedules include weekends and holidays.

Wage:

Permanent Full-Time: Annual salary $73,918 per year to $123,197 per year ($33.73 per hour to $56.22 per hour) and in accordance with the BPFFA Collective Agreement
Casual Part-Time: $33.73 per hour

What We Offer:

Permanent Full-Time: Comprehensive union (BPFFA) benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation, sick leave plan, OMERS pension plan, discounted rate for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program.
Casual Part-Time: Optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program.

How to Apply: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.

Why Barrie?

The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.

Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.

Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.

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municipal communications jobs in ontario

Communications Operator

Governance Director

Truck and Coach Technician

Senior Estimator- Civil Construction

Field Inspector

Landscape Construction Foreperson

Outside Sales Representative

Maintenance Plumber

Senior RFP Specialist

Consulting Arborist (Tree Reports & Arborist Reports)

Program Manager, Child Care Centres and Home Child Care Programs

Tendering/Contracts Clerical Assistant

Senior Architectural Technologist / Residential Building Designer

Telecom Inspector

Treasurer

Construction Surveyor (Camp & Travel Allowance - Fort McMurray)

Chief Estimator - Civil & Landscape Construction

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Lead Landscape Designer

Land Servicing Site Supervisor

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