Strategic Priorities

Workforce is skilled and motivated

Community that is involved and engaged

Operations and services that are defined, prioritized and sustained

Growth is planned, promoted and fostered

Values

Open and transparent communication

We are committed to operating in an open, accessible and transparent manner. We will continue to enhance how we inform, engage, and listen to residents and stakeholders in order to provide timely, relevant and easily understood communications.

Responsible government

We are committed to defining and prioritizing our operations and service standards in order to meet the needs of the community. We are committed to fiscally responsible core service delivery by making decisions in the best interest of all citizens.

Service Excellence

We are committed to planning, promoting and fostering growth in the community in order to support a strong and vibrant community.

About Ramara

• The Township of Ramara is in the heartland of Cottage Country and is located on the northeastern shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching.
• With a permanent population of 9,488 people, the area swells in the summer with seasonal residents and visitors.
• Departments include: Legislative and Community Services, Planning, Fire and Emergency Services, Building, Infrastructure (Roads, Parks, Cemeteries, Fleet, Water and Wastewater), Finance, Human Resources, Communications and Economic Development

What to Expect

• Available jobs are primarily posted on our website, on Indeed, and other relevant professional associations or recruitment websites
• You can apply via email to all posted jobs by sending your cover letter and resume to bwilson@ramara.ca
• We will review resumes and cover letters once the posting is closed
• Only those candidates chosen to take part in an interview will be contacted
• We will contact candidates first by email (in most cases)
• Panel interviews at the municipal office are primarily behavioural based, where we are looking for examples from your previous experience
• We may ask for professional references from final candidates
• Certain positions will be required to submit qualification verification, and vulnerable sector police background checks. All documentation is requested when an applicant receives an offer.
• If you are not a successful candidate during the interview process, you will be notified by phone or email

How to Apply

• Visit the Employment Opportunities page to find a list of open job postings.
• Select the job title to view the full job description.
• If you are interested in applying, select "Apply for this job" at the bottom of the screen.
• Or directly email the Human Resources Department –hr@ramara.ca 
• To receive notifications about future opportunities, please subscribe to the careers page

Preparation

Resume

• Review the posting and description to understand what the duties, education, and experience requirements of the position are.
• In your cover letter, take the time reflect and clearly write on how you meet the requirements of the position.
• Provide detail in your resume

Interviewing

Panel interview

• Often includes the hiring manager and the Human Resources Coordinator, may also include a supervisor or coworker
• Style is primarily behavioural based, meaning we are looking for specific examples from your experience
• You can prepare for this interview by thinking about examples where you demonstrated key requirements of the job (teamwork, customer service, technical skill, etc.)
• Another chance for you to ask questions about the job or the recruitment process

References

• Final candidates will be asked to provide professional references, preferably someone you reported directly to
• We will not contact references other than those you provide
• Some positions require education verification, a police background check, or a driver's abstract

Accommodation

• We are fully compliant with the Ontario Human Rights Code
• If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the human resources department
• Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process

Personal Information

• The use of Information collected is in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.