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St. Catharines, Ontario

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501–1,000 people

About

In the City of St. Catharines, we are committed to realizing the vision outlined in our Strategic Plan. Our goal is to cultivate a city that thrives on safety, innovation, sustainability, and caring, not just for today, but for generations to come. We are proud to be a vibrant city, offering excellent opportunities to both residents and visitors to live, work and play. Our continued growth of ‘The Garden City’ ensures quality of life is enhanced through unique festivals, historical sites, cultural attractions, authentic wine-and-culinary experiences, sporting events, and much more! We strive to make sure there is something diverse and inclusive for everyone. The City of St. Catharines is recognized as an exceptional place to work as one of Hamilton-Niagara Region’s 2025 Top Employers for its professional development programs, planning assistance services and contributions to a defined benefit pension plan and generous yearly mental health practitioner coverage. Fun Facts 👥 Population of just over 140,000, making us the largest of 12 municipalities in the Niagara Region 🚢 Home to the historic Welland Canals Centre and elevated observation platform 🚴‍♀️ Over 1,000 acres of parks and trails, enriching a healthy and active lifestyle 🍃 Unique micro-climate from the Niagara Escarpment and two great lakes – Lake Erie and Lake Ontario 🎠 Our nostalgic Lakeside Park Carousel is still only five cents a ride Employment Opportunities At the City of St. Catharines, we're looking for motivated, talented people who share our high standards for customer service and a common desire to create and sustain a vibrant, healthy, safe and caring community for the citizens of St. Catharines. Join our team and be part of a meaningful journey to shape the future of our community, leaving a lasting impact that extends far beyond the present. Visit www.stcatharines.ca/jobs for all of our current job opportunities.

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Shift Supervisor

On-site · St Catharines

About the Role: The Shift Supervisor, Municipal Operations will be responsible for responding to after-hour service calls and directing staff required for emergency repairs and/or other operational activities that extend beyond the regular weekday work hours and on weekends. The Supervisor will routinely oversee up to 7 staff and periodically, in the case of winter operations, as many as 21staff.   The Shift Supervisor will work collaboratively with the individual Unit Supervisors to ensure continuity in operation of roads, wastewater collection, water distribution and passive parks. The Shi…

Facilities Attendant

On-site · St Catharines

About the Role: Responsible for providing a safe and enjoyable experience at various arena and pool locations throughout the City. What You'll be Doing: Provide basic customer service to patrons, including but not limited to: Answering questions both in person and over the telephone, Assisting them on or off the ice. Ensure that all public and employee areas of the facility are safe, clean and tidy at all times. Ensure patrons adhere to skate and swim program rules. Perform on-ice Skate Patrol as assigned. Perform a variety of on-ice maintenance duties, including but not limited to: Assist…

Zoning Technician

On-site · St Catharines

About the Role: Under the supervision of the Manager of Plans Examination, the Zoning Technician examines drawings and survey plans submitted for the construction, alteration and change of use of all classification of buildings to ensure compliance with applicable laws including zoning by-laws.  What You'll be Doing: Examine and comment on drawings submitted for all commercial and certain industrial properties that require entering into a Site Plan Agreement with the city to ensure compliance with the zoning by-laws and municipal by-laws. Examine and comment on drawings submitted to the Com…

Manager of Operations Administration

On-site · St Catharines

About the Role: 12-Month Contract Looking for a role where you can put your leadership and organizational skills to use, support a great team and take on a variety of responsibilities? As the administrative lead for the City’s Municipal Works Department, you’ll supervise a team of eight and play an important role in keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly. You’ll have the opportunity to work on everything from budgeting and process management to team leadership and problem-solving, while working closely with people across the organization. If you enjoy keeping things organized, suppor…

Project Supervisor - Facilities Infrastructure

On-site · St Catharines

About the Role: Play a key role in shaping and maintaining the facilities that serve the St. Catharines community. In this role, you’ll help manage facility projects from planning and budgeting through design and construction, supporting everything from building rehabilitation and preventive maintenance to new construction. You’ll work with internal teams, consultants and contractors to deliver projects that keep City facilities safe, functional and ready to meet the needs of the community. What You'll be Doing: Undertake the design, construction administration and project management of ass…

Building Technician

On-site · St Catharines

About the Role: Receive and review plans, specifications and other related documents at the counter and take applications for permits. Examine plans and specifications for “Fast Track” applications to ensure compliance with the Ontario Building Code and Regulations and relevant Municipal By-laws for the purpose of permit issuance. What You'll be Doing: Receive and review plans, specifications and other related documents at the counter and take applications for permits to ensure that they are complete. Examine plans and specifications for construction of “Fast Track” applications (sheds, poo…

By-Law Enforcement Officer

On-site · St. Catharines

The By-law Enforcement Officer investigates violations of municipal by-laws and provincial legislation to ensure property compliance through inspection and documentation. They are responsible for issuing summons, laying charges, and representing the municipality in court proceedings.

Equipment Operator Trainer

On-site · St. Catharines

Develop and conduct comprehensive training programs for City staff on the safe operation of municipal equipment while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Manage driver licensing, investigate equipment-related incidents, and perform regular workplace safety inspections to maintain a safe operational culture.

Design and Construction Engineer

On-site · St. Catharines

The Design and Construction Engineer is responsible for managing municipal infrastructure projects, including design, tendering, budget monitoring, and construction supervision. They also provide technical advice to various departments and ensure compliance with provincial and municipal standards.

Parks Operator I

On-site · St. Catharines

Perform property maintenance and grave preparation activities within a municipal cemetery. Operate equipment, maintain facilities, and provide excellent customer service while ensuring site security and safety.

Arborist I

On-site · St Catharines

About the Role: In this role, you will be responsible for pruning and/or removing diseased, dying, or overgrown trees to support safety and overall tree health. Working under the functional leadership of the Arborist II, and the Supervisor III – Forestry, you may also be required to perform duties in close proximity to electrical apparatus while following established safety procedures. What You'll be Doing: Prune or remove damaged, diseased, dying or overgrown trees according to current policies and procedures and generally accepted arboricultural practice(s). Ability to prune trees in an a…

Recreation Assistant, Guest Services

On-site · St. Catharines

The Recreation Assistant is responsible for managing customer interactions, processing registrations, and handling retail transactions at the facility. They also perform administrative duties, monitor class registration levels, and assist with facility maintenance and room setups.

Supervisor, By-Law Enforcement & Licensing

On-site · St. Catharines

The supervisor manages the daily operations and enforcement activities of the By-law Enforcement staff, ensuring compliance with municipal by-laws and provincial regulations. They provide technical guidance, handle escalated investigations, and support staff development while maintaining effective service standards.

Lifeguard/Instructor

On-site · St. Catharines

Ensure the safety of participants through vigilant lifeguarding, emergency response, and facility maintenance. Implement Lifesaving Society programs by providing enthusiastic swim instruction and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Part-Time Aquafit Instructor

On-site · St. Catharines

Lead safe, inclusive, and engaging Aquafit sessions for participants of all ages and abilities. Design effective workouts and maintain a welcoming environment while ensuring facility safety and equipment preparation.

Technician (Automotive)

On-site · St. Catharines

Perform skilled maintenance, repair, and inspection of City-owned vehicles and mechanical equipment to ensure operational safety. Diagnose mechanical issues, conduct road tests, and maintain accurate documentation of all service activities.