Do you want to work in a friendly and fast-paced environment? Consider a job at the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock. We are committed to civic engagement and providing services for our community.

Current Opportunities 

Recreation Lead Hand

Due to a vacancy, we are currently seeking applications for a Recreation Lead Hand. Reporting to the Parks and Recreation Operations Supervisor, the Recreation Lead Hand is responsible for the safe and efficient day to day operations of the Township facilities. This includes the Tavistock arena, Tavistock Memorial Hall, Innerkip Community Centre and the pavilions at Tavistock, Innerkip and Hickson parks, in order to provide the public and user groups with a clean, safe area in which to participate in recreational activities.

Responsibilities include:

Tavistock Arena

• Ensures daily operations and ice maintenance
• Janitorial duties
• Responds to public inquires regarding facility
• Ongoing monitoring of the work environment to ensure compliance with health and safety
  policies, regulations and related regulatory codes

Facilities (Municipal Halls)

• Ensures daily operations and maintenance to provide safe conditions of facility for renters
• Facilitates special events
• Responds to public inquires regarding facility

Parks

• Oversees maintenance in order to provide the public and user groups with a clean, safe area in which to participate in recreational activities
• Playground inspection, maintenance of sports fields and park washroom

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in municipal recreation facilities & leadership experience
• Sound knowledge of ice making equipment, ice maintenance
• Strong knowledge of Refrigeration Plant and operation
• Certified Ice Technician is an asset
• Excellent communication skills
• Valid Class “G” Drivers licence
• A clean Criminal Record Check is required upon hire

Salary Range - $31.64 – 37.22/ hour (2026 rate)

This is a non-unionized position, based on a 40 hour work week plus a comprehensive benefit program and OMERS pension plan. Hours include weekdays, but evenings and weekends with rotating shifts for optimal coverage when needed as per Supervisor. A detailed job description can be obtained from the Township website.

View detailed job description. 

To apply, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume, as a single PDF file, outlining education, qualifications and experience. Applications will be received until Noon on Wednesday August 5th, 2026 and must be sent to hr@ezt.ca.

Jennifer Albrecht
Human Resources/Health & Safety Officer
Township of East Zorra-Tavistock

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not used in the screening, assessment or selection of candidates. The Township of East Zorra-Tavistock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process, upon request.

Employment Accommodations

The Township of East Zorra-Tavistock is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion for all individuals, including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation please contact our Human Resources, Health and Safety Officer.