Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in working for the Township of Southgate. Explore the current postings and find out more about working for the Township.

The Township of Southgate is a small rural community located in the southern part of Grey County and known as the gateway to Grey County.  “Rooted in community, embracing our future”, our mission is to provide enhanced and reliable municipal services for Southgate’s community and businesses to ensure sustainability now and into the future.

Please note that we only accept applications for advertised postings. Unsolicited resumes will not be accepted.

As opportunities become available they will be posted to this page. If there is nothing displayed, there are currently no opportunities available. 

The Township of Southgate is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. This document can be made available in other accessible formats as soon as practical and upon request.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected, and will only be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

The Public Works Summer Student will carry out a variety of works operations necessary for assisting maintaining roads, water systems, other infrastructure, roadside maintenance and municipal property in a condition safe for public use and the environment. 

Job Posting

Job Description

All interested and qualified applicants are invited to forward their cover letter and resume to Human Resources (employment@southgate.ca or 185667 Grey Road 9, Dundalk ON, N0C 1B0) quoting job #2026-10 by May 4, 2026 at 2pm.

The Recreation Programming Support Summer Student will assist in organizing and administering youth programming, preparing for set-up and take-down of programs, supervise and run youth programs and ensure the safety of programs and participants.

Job Posting

Job Description

All interested and qualified applicants are invited to forward their cover letter and resume to Human Resources (employment@southgate.ca or 185667 Grey Road 9, Dundalk ON, N0C 1B0) quoting job #2026-09 by May 4, 2026 at 2pm.

The Pool Instructor Summer Student will ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Dundalk Pool Facility and aquatic programs in accordance with approved guidelines, policies, practices and procedures; assist in planning, development and organization of the Dundalk Pool operations and programs; Participate in the planning and implementation of the pool activities and assist the Pool Supervisor; Instruct regular classes as an instructor and perform regular lifeguard duties during recreational swimming.

Job Posting

Job Description

All interested and qualified applicants are invited to forward their cover letter and resume to Human Resources (employment@southgate.ca or 185667 Grey Road 9, Dundalk ON, N0C 1B0) quoting job #2026-08 by May 4, 2026 at 2pm.

The Pool Casual Lifeguard Summer Student will ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Dundalk pool facility and aquatic programs; Perform regular lifeguard duties during recreational swimming; Assist with basic mechanical operation of the pool; Participate in planning and implementation of pool activities.

Job Posting

Job Description

All interested and qualified applicants are invited to forward their cover letter and resume to Human Resources (employment@southgate.ca or 185667 Grey Road 9, Dundalk ON, N0C 1B0) quoting job #2026-13 by May 4, 2026 at 2pm.

The Public Works Coordinator - Water Operations will provide department administrative, technical and research support; Be the first point of contact for department's customer service inquiries and complaint tracking; Responsible for water and wastewater billings including but not limited to collections, issuance of water and wastewater bill arrear notices, maintenance and adjustment of accounts, coordinating and processing final meter readings and analyzing the data on water usage; Responsible for water and wastewater reporting, ensuring MECP compliance with document control, reporting and maintaining and updating training records and working within the DWQMS system.

Job Posting

Job Description

All interested and qualified applicants are invited to forward their cover letter and resume to Human Resources (employment@southgate.ca or 185667 Grey Road 9, Dundalk ON, N0C 1B0) quoting job #2026-12 by April 29, 2026 at 2pm.

The Public Works Assistant - Roads & Waste will provide administrative, technical and research support to the departments of Transportation & Public Safety, and Waste Resources & Diversion Management; Be the first point of contact for department's customer service inquires and complaint tracking; Responsible for maintaining records, maintaining monthly & annual reporting; Coordinates department's tendering process.

Job Posting

Job Description

All interested and qualified applicants are invited to forward their cover letter and resume to Human Resources (employment@southgate.ca or 185667 Grey Road 9, Dundalk ON, N0C 1B0) quoting job #2026-11 by April 29, 2026 at 2pm.

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