Careers

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Job opportunities

Permanent

Accounts Payable Clerk (Part-time)

Extra Board Operator (Bus Driver)

Junior Leader, School Age Program (Part-time)

Public Works Mechanic 

Sampling Technician

Seasonal/Temporary

Administrative Assistant to the Manager, Airport Administration (PT)

Arena Labourer

Recreation Facility Attendant

Ongoing

We will accept resumes on an ongoing basis for the following positions.  Resumes are kept on file for six months for future vacancies:

Adult School Crossing Guards

Aqua Fitness Instructors

Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers

Lifeguard and Swim Instructors

On-Call Early Childhood Educators

Program Leaders (Dance)

Program Leaders

Recreation Monitors

Skate Instructors

Skate Monitor

Firefighter Recruitment

The 2023 Probationary Firefighter application process is now closed. Only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews are expected to take place in mid to late October 2023.

Information for applicants

We have gathered information to help you find what you need to apply for a job with the City of Peterborough. Details about how to apply will explain our application process. If you are looking for more detail about what to expect if you get called for an interview, you can read about our hiring process.

Not sure if the City of Peterborough is the right fit for you? Find out why our employees want to work for us.

The City of Peterborough is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the City's goods, services and facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise our People and Culture division if you require an accommodation.

The personal information submitted for employment is collected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

 Information for internal applicants

Current City of Peterborough employees and employees who are currently laid off or who have opted to take a leave are eligible for consideration for internal postings, in accordance with the Collective Agreement, where applicable. 

To access internal postings, please go to: Intranet/Departments/Corporate and Legislative Services/Human Resources/Job Postings/Internal Jobs.

If you have questions or concerns, please email recruiting@peterborough.ca