Careers

We thank all applicants and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of Greater Madawaska is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request by contacting the Township Office.

Current Career Opportunities

Machine Operator - Calabogie Yard

Reporting to the Public Works Supervisor, the machine operator has the responsibility for the functions related to construction, maintenance, repair and emergency services related to Township infrastructure with a focus on public safety and convenience.

The successful candidate should possess the following and expect the following:

  • Equivalent to High School with job related courses in the operation, maintenance, and construction of roads.
  • One to 2 years’ experience in the maintenance of municipal public works infrastructure would be considered an asset.
  • Operation of equipment, including trucks, backhoe, loader, and other miscellaneous equipment.
  • DZ license mandatory, AZ license is preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated excellent safety record.
  • Ability to meet physical demands of the position.
  • 40 hours a week, schedule:
    • October to April, Monday to Friday, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm
    • May to September, Monday to Thursday, 6:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • Availability to respond to call-outs during adverse weather conditions, including events occurring evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The salary range for this position is $28.47 to $33.50 based on a 40-hour work week, includes a comprehensive benefit plan, and vacation accrual based on years of experience.

Please submit your resume quoting “Machine Operator” by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 17, 2025 by:

In person to: 
Jessica Schroeder, Finance and Human Resources Administrator
Corporation of the Township of Greater Madawaska
19 Parnell St., P.O. Box 180
Calabogie, ON K0J 1H0

By email to:
hr@greatermadawaska.com (in MS Word or PDF format)

Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the selection process. Applicants must make their needs known in advance.

Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Are you interested in being an active part of our community ensuring safety and enhancing public education to the youth and families within the Township, do you want to challenge yourself to try something new? If this interests you, we invite you to join the Greater Madawaska Fire Department. Currently we have two stations one located in Calabogie and a station located in the Griffith. 

To apply to the fire department please complete the Volunteer Firefighter Application

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