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Recreation Facilities and Parks Manager

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.

Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Recreation Facilities and Parks Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership and operation of municipal recreation facilities, parks services, and recreation capital projects.  Responsibilities include overseeing staff and operations at Town recreation facilities including the arena, pool, Lakeview Community Hall, golf course, parks and waterfront areas, playgrounds and open spaces.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in Facility Management, Leisure Studies, and/or Park and Recreation Management or related field
• Minimum five (5) years progressive experience in managing recreation facilities and/or recreation facility maintenance
• Extensive project management experience
• Strong communication, leadership, integration and problem-solving skills; flexible, with interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse environment
• Strong organizational, time management, delegation, planning and leadership skills
• Knowledge of the methods, techniques and requirements for the maintenance and upkeep of recreation buildings, facilities, grounds and equipment
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, experience preparing and presenting concise written reports and oral submissions
• Experience in preparing and overseeing budgets
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations and Public Pools Act
• Commitment to working in a team environment, with established team building abilities; ability to instruct, direct and evaluate employees; supervisory experience (preferably in a unionized environment)
• Ability to manage and schedule work projects, strong attention to detail
• Ability to interpret, communicate, implement and enforce organization policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid Class “G” driver’s licence and valid standard first aid certificate
• Must provide police records search certificate satisfactory to the Employer
• Available to work irregular hours, including weekends and evenings and on-call duties and/or respond to after hours emergencies as required

Hours of work:       36.25 hours per week

                                 Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with irregular hours as required

Salary Range: As per the Town’s compensation grid based on experience along with a competitive benefit package and enrolment in OMERS pension plan

For your safety and the safety of others, you will be required to demonstrate (in writing from an Ontario Ministry of Health authorized site) that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as of your hire date.

Applications indicating “Recreation Facilities and Parks Manager” as the position being sought must be submitted by Friday, November 26^th, 2021 at 4:00 pm to:

    Please submit applications to:

Andrea Gauthier, Corporate Services Manager

Town of Marathon

4 Hemlo Drive, P.O. Bag “TM”

Marathon, Ontario  P0T 2E0

Phone:  (807)229-1340 x 2234    Fax:  (807)229-1999          E-mail:  or@marathon.ca

Works and Operations Manager

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.

Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Works and Operations Manager is responsible for the leadership and management of all aspects of the Works and Operations department, including: staff, building and property, roads, waste management, water, sewer, and wastewater, and airport operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Certified Engineering Technologist or an Engineering degree/diploma with a minimum five (5) years progressive experience in a municipal environment
• Extensive project management experience
• Knowledge of municipal infrastructure operations, Ministry of Environment regulations and Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations
• Awareness of federal, provincial, and municipal regulations relevant to airport operations
• Strong communication, leadership, integration and problem-solving skills; flexible, with interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse environment
• Strong organizational, time management, delegation, planning and leadership skills
• Commitment to working in a team environment, with established team building abilities; ability to instruct, direct and evaluate employees; supervisory experience (preferably in a unionized environment)
• Ability to manage and schedule work projects, strong attention to detail
• Ability to interpret, communicate, implement and enforce organization policies and procedures
• Must possess a valid Class “G” driver’s license and valid standard first aid certificate
• Must provide a vulnerable sector check satisfactory to the Employer
• Willing to attend meetings outside normal work hours, including periodic weekend and evening on-call duties and/or responding to after-hours emergencies as required

Hours of work:   36.25 hours per week

                             Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Salary Range: As per the Town’s compensation grid based on experience along with a competitive benefit package and enrolment in OMERS pension plan

For your safety and the safety of others, you will be required to demonstrate (in writing from an Ontario Ministry of Health authorized site) that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as of your hire date.

Applications indicating “Works and Operations Manager” as the position being sought must be submitted by Friday, November 26^th, 2021 at 4:00 pm to:

    Please submit applications to:

Andrea Gauthier, Corporate Services Manager

Town of Marathon

4 Hemlo Drive, P.O. Bag “TM”

Marathon, Ontario  P0T 2E0

Phone:  (807)229-1340 x 2234    Fax:  (807)229-1999          E-mail:  or@marathon.ca

Chief Building Official

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.

Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Chief Building Official is responsible for enforcing the Building Code Act and regulations in accordance with the Provincial statutes and municipal by-laws. The CBO manages all aspects of the Building Division from the building permit application intake, plans review and inspection to ensure the health and safety requirements are met for new construction and renovations. The CBO will have overall responsibility and statutory duties as defined under the Building Code Act.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in Architecture, Civil Technology, Municipal Planning or a field closely related to the building industry and five (5) years progressive experience in a related field
• Thorough knowledge of Municipal Act, Planning Acts, Building Code & Act, Fire Protection and Prevention Act, Provincial Offences Act, and all other acts and regulations related to the position
• Current certification as a Chief Building Official under the Ontario Building Code Act
• Prepare, review and analyse annual operating and capital budgets for the Building Department
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid Class “G’ driver’s licence in good standing with a clean driver’s abstract
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite software (word processing, spreadsheet)
• Must provide a vulnerable sector check satisfactory to the Employer
• Willing to attend meetings outside normal work hours, including periodic weekend and evening on-call duties as required

Hours of work:       36.25 hours per week

                                 Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Salary:            $86,000-$105,000 based on experience along with a competitive benefit package and enrolment in OMERS pension plan

    Please submit applications to:

Andrea Gauthier, Corporate Services Manager

Town of Marathon

4 Hemlo Drive, P.O. Bag “TM”

Marathon, Ontario  P0T 2E0

Phone:  (807)229-1340 x 2234    Fax:  (807)229-1999          E-mail:  or@marathon.ca

Posting will remain open until filled

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.

Job Description

Lifeguard/Instructor 

This posting is open to all Town employees.  This position is encompassed by SEIU Local 2 BGPWU and applications will be processed in the following order:

1. From SEIU members                        

2. From all other Town staff   

3. External applications

Qualifications:

• Minimum of grade 12 and one (1) year of experience in a related field

• Valid National Lifeguard Service certificate with pool option; Swim, Lifesaving and Emergency First Aid Instructor certificates;                       standard first aid and CPR/AED certificate and WHMIS certificate

• Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to teach children and adults

• Able to supervise, guide and motivate staff

• Working knowledge of Ontario Regulation 565/90 regarding Public Pools

• Physically able to perform all activities related to this position

• Willing and able to keep current and upgrade qualifications as necessary

• Available to work days, evenings, as well as weekend hours, perform rotating shifts to fulfil the requirements of a seven-day a                    week operation and able to work on short notice

• Provide a vulnerable sector check satisfactory to the Employer

• Valid Class “G” driver’s licence

Hours of work:         Minimum twenty (20) hours per week – days, evenings and weekends

Rate of Pay:              $ 30.350 per hour

Posting will remain open until filled. Please send application including certificates to:

Andrea Gauthier, Corporate Services Manager

P.O. Bag “TM”, 4 Hemlo Drive

Phone: 229-1340 x2234        Fax: 229-1999            E-mail: or@marathon.ca

Job Description