The Town of Marathon is located on the beautiful north shore of Lake Superior, on the eastern edge of the District of Thunder Bay. With a population of approximately 3,500, Marathon acts as a regional hub offering full service benefits in a friendly, outgoing and safe small town setting. Come experience the comfort and affordability of our friendly spirited community. 

The Town of Marathon is committed to providing a positive and progressive workplace that offers competitive compensation and benefits.

The By-Law Enforcement Officer ensures enforcement and compliance with municipal by-laws, and to administer the municipality’s issuances of business licenses, animal control, the maintenance of property standards and other duties associated with the Building Code Act.

Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion of post-secondary education in a related field and/or a Municipal Law Enforcement Certificate.
• Two years of both by-law enforcement and municipal building experience would be an asset.
• Knowledge and the ability to understand the Ontario Building Code, municipal, provincial and federal statutes relevant to the position.
• Valid class “G” driver’s licence and clean driver’s abstract.
• Valid, Standard First Aid/CPR certificate.
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Record Name Check, Police Record Name Check and a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, organization and time management skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle potential conflict situations and react quickly and with good judgement.
• Good observation, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Willing to work flexible hours (evenings or weekends) as required.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.                                                      

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week                                 

Salary: $80,000-$85,000 based on experience along with a competitive benefit package and enrolment in OMERS pension plan

Applications indicating “By-Law Enforcement Officer” as the position being sought must be received no later than Friday, January 23rd @ 4:00 p.m. to:

Andrea Gauthier, Corporate Services Manager

P.O. Bag “TM”, 4 Hemlo Drive

Phone:  229-1340 x 2234         Fax:  229-1999        E-mail:  or@marathon.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, the Town of Marathon uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions.

Job Description

The Town of Marathon is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Upon request, the Town will accommodate the accessibility needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment, selection, and interview process. Personal information is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act and will only be used to determine suitability for this position. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those advancing through the selection process will be contacted.

Reporting to the Finance & Administration Manager/Treasurer, this position provides general accounting duties related to Accounts Payable/Receivable. 

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Performs all Accounts Payable functions for the Town of Marathon as well as the Marathon Public Library; including the maintenance of filing and record systems both electronic and manual and ensuring all invoices are verified, approved, and processed in a timely fashion.  
• Prepares and forwards Account Receivable invoices and is responsible for maintaining collection objectives.
• Prepares and submits H.S.T. reports to Canada Revenue Agency. 
• Prepares and enters journal vouchers as required.
•  Maintains corporate travel expense records.
• Assists with customer service, the preparation of bank deposits and the delivery of corporate mail when required. 

Qualifications:

• College Diploma or University Degree in a related field such as Business Administration or Accounting and/or equivalent experience.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.Working knowledge of computer accounting programs.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and/or direction.
• Valid Class “G” driver’s licence           

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week                                 

Salary: $72,006.00-$76,395.00 with a competitive benefit package and enrolment in OMERS pension plan

Applications indicating “Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk” as the position being sought must be received no later than Friday, January 23rd @ 4:00 p.m. to:

Andrea Gauthier, Corporate Services Manager

P.O. Bag “TM”, 4 Hemlo Drive

Phone:  229-1340 x 2234         Fax:  229-1999        E-mail:  or@marathon.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, the Town of Marathon uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions.

Job Description

The Town of Marathon is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Upon request, the Town will accommodate the accessibility needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment, selection, and interview process. Personal information is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act and will only be used to determine suitability for this position. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those advancing through the selection process will be contacted.