City of Thunder Bay

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City Manager's Office
Thunder Bay, Ontario
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  • Dhivya Regith
    Recruitment Officer
  • Vicki Kuz
    Recruitment Officer
  • Leslie Purdon
    Recruitment Officer
  • Kelsie Porter
    Classification Consultant

Available Positions

Thunder Bay, Ontario
Part Time
Closes 7/31/2025

The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay

has a rewarding opportunity for a

Registered Practical Nurse!

 

Work Location: Thunder Bay        

 

Thunder Bay is the largest community on Lake Superior. With a census metropolitan area population of 123,258 (Census 2021), it is the most populous municipality in Northwestern Ontario. Deeply rooted with European and Indigenous cultures, Thunder Bay is the sixth most culturally diverse community of its size in North America. The Community values a high quality of life and promotes a clean, green, beautiful and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity and provides affordable and safe neighborhoods that are accessible to all.

 

Thunder Bay is a vibrant community and is the region's commercial, administrative, and medical hub. From trees to transportation to the new frontier for research, health and life sciences, the community stands for hard work and innovation. The City by the Bay is home to 38 elementary schools, three middle schools, eight secondary schools, two private schools, an adult education facility, a post-secondary college and a university institution that provides a medical school and a law school.

 

As a four-season outdoor paradise Thunder Bay is the sunniest city in eastern Canada with an average of 2121 hours of bright sunshine each year. It is also one of the most dynamic "Cultural Capitals of Canada". Residents and visitors of Thunder Bay enjoy the har­mony of a city rich in wide-open green spaces, parks and wilderness - and a major centre for visual and performing arts, and culture.

 

If you truly enjoy the advantages of work life balance that a smaller city provides in a large organizational setting, then come join us!

 

If you already live here, we can’t wait for you to join our team!

Thunder Bay, Ontario
Full Time
Closes 7/31/2025

The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay

has a rewarding opportunity for

Registered Practical Nurses at our long-term care facility, Pioneer Ridge, as part of

Ontario’s Nursing Graduate Guarantee Program (NGG)!

 

Apply on-line at https://www.nursescareerstart.health.gov.on.ca/

The Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) program is funded by the Ministry of Health and supports new Registered Practical Nurses who are within 12 months of registering with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) by providing them with a temporary full-time employment opportunity above employers’ existing staffing complement, to improve their transition into practice, and into full-time employment.

The NGG program aims to:

·         * Support new nurses in Ontario as they transition into practice;

·         * Improve the integration of new nurses into the workforce;

·         * Promote the availability of full-time employment or the equivalent of fulltime hours for new nurses; and

·         * Promote health workforce planning at the organizational level.

Upon completion of the transition to practice period (12 weeks), we will transition new nurses into full-time employment or the equivalent of full-time hours for a minimum of 6 months (26 weeks) within one year (12 months) of the new nurse’s start date of the transition into practice period (12 weeks).

https://www.ontario.ca/files/2024-05/moh-2023-24-guidelines-participation-nursing-graduate-guarantee-program-en-2024-05-06.pdf

 Work Location: Thunder Bay

Shift Pattern: Day – Night rotation, Day – Evening shift    

Thunder Bay is the largest community on Lake Superior. With a census metropolitan area population of 123,258 (Census 2021), it is the most populous municipality in Northwestern Ontario. Deeply rooted with European and Indigenous cultures, Thunder Bay is the sixth most culturally diverse community of its size in North America. The Community values a high quality of life and promotes a clean, green, beautiful and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity and provides affordable and safe neighborhoods that are accessible to all.

Thunder Bay is a vibrant community and is the region's commercial, administrative, and medical hub. From trees to transportation to the new frontier for research, health and life sciences, the community stands for hard work and innovation. The City by the Bay is home to 38 elementary schools, three middle schools, eight secondary schools, two private schools, an adult education facility, a post-secondary college and a university institution that provides a medical school and a law school.

As a four-season outdoor paradise Thunder Bay is the sunniest city in eastern Canada with an average of 2121 hours of bright sunshine each year. It is also one of the most dynamic "Cultural Capitals of Canada". Residents and visitors of Thunder Bay enjoy the har­mony of a city rich in wide-open green spaces, parks and wilderness - and a major centre for visual and performing arts, and culture.

If you truly enjoy the advantages of work life balance that a smaller city provides in a large organizational setting, then come join us!

If you already live here, we can’t wait for you to join our team!

Why Pioneer Ridge?

Comprised of 200+ staff, who are highly skilled and trained, Pioneer Ridge provides 150 Long Term Care beds and is a place for residents to live well. Residents are treated equally in a setting of compassion and care, through quality nursing care, life enrichment programs, balanced nutrition, and social and spiritual opportunities.

Since 2018, Pioneer Ridge is a recognized Best Practice Spotlight Organization with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario; and has also been accredited by the Canadian Council on Health Services, which is a testament to the quality of care and services that are provided to residents.

Watch this video to experience life as an employee at Pioneer Ridge: Day in the life of a RPN

 

Thunder Bay, Ontario
Part Time
Closes 8/31/2025

The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay 

has a rewarding opportunity for an

Early Childhood Educator I (Casual)! 

 

Work Location: Thunder Bay

Located on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior, Thunder Bay is the sunniest City in Eastern Canada and a four-season outdoor playground. The urban centre enjoys green spaces, parks, and wilderness and is also considered a cultural capital with a thriving visual and performing arts scene.  As the most populous municipality in North-western Ontario, Thunder Bay is the region's commercial, administrative, and medical "hub", and is home to a variety of educational institutions.  Thunder Bay continues to pursue growth and development opportunities on behalf of its diverse community.  Always striving to live up to its motto, Superior by Nature, the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (City) currently seeks an ... Early Childhood Educator I!

If you truly enjoy the advantages of work life balance that a smaller city provides in a large organizational setting, then come join us!

If you already live here, we can’t wait for you to join our team!

The Opportunity

The Early Childhood Educator I assists in teaching, cooking, housekeeping, and laundry duties.

The role reports to the Program Supervisor, Child Care Centre and has the following accountabilities:

  • Directs and participates with children in planned routine activities and related discipline.
  • Assists the Child Care Cook in housekeeping and laundry duties.
  • Maintains a clean and orderly centre.
  • Interacts with staff and parents.
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Full Time
Closes 3/31/2025

Exciting and Rewarding Job Opportunity: Capital Facility Project Coordinator (Full-Time) at the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay 

Work Location: City of Thunder Bay 

Thunder Bay is the largest community on Lake Superior. With a census metropolitan area population of 123,258 (Census 2021), it is the most populous municipality in Northwestern Ontario. Deeply rooted with European and Indigenous cultures, Thunder Bay is the sixth most culturally diverse community of its size in North America. The community values a high quality of life and promotes a clean, green, beautiful and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity and provides affordable and safe neighborhoods that are accessible to all.

Thunder Bay is a vibrant city and is the region's commercial, administrative, and medical hub. From trees to transportation to the new frontier for research, health and life sciences, the community stands for hard work and innovation. The City by the Bay is home to 38 elementary schools, three middle schools, eight secondary schools, two private schools, an adult education facility, a post-secondary college and a law school.

As a four-season outdoor paradise, Thunder Bay is the sunniest city in eastern Canada with an average of 2121 hours of bright sunshine each year. It is also one of the most dynamic "Cultural Capitals of Canada". Residents and visitors of Thunder Bay enjoy the harmony of a city rich in wide-open green spaces, parks and wilderness - and a major centre for visual and performing arts, and culture. 

If you truly enjoy the advantages of work life balance that a smaller city provides in a large organizational setting, then come join us and if you already live here, we can’t wait for you to join our team! 

 

Thunder Bay, Ontario
Full Time
Closes 4/10/2025

The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay has a rewarding opportunity for a

Supervisor – Court Services (Full-time)!

Apply On-line at www.thunderbay.ca/jobs 

Work Location: Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay is the largest community on Lake Superior. With a census metropolitan area population of 123,258 (Census 2021), it is the most populous municipality in Northwestern Ontario. Deeply rooted with European and Indigenous cultures, Thunder Bay is the sixth most culturally diverse community of its size in North America. The community values a high quality of life and promotes a clean, green, beautiful and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity and provides affordable and safe neighborhoods that are accessible to all.

Thunder Bay is a vibrant city and is the region's commercial, administrative, and medical hub. From trees to transportation to the new frontier for research, health and life sciences, the community stands for hard work and innovation. The City by the Bay is home to 38 elementary schools, three middle schools, eight secondary schools, two private schools, an adult education facility, a post-secondary college and a law school.

As a four-season outdoor paradise, Thunder Bay is the sunniest city in eastern Canada with an average of 2121 hours of bright sunshine each year. It is also one of the most dynamic "Cultural Capitals of Canada". Residents and visitors of Thunder Bay enjoy the har­mony of a city rich in wide-open green spaces, parks and wilderness - and a major centre for visual and performing arts, and culture.

If you truly enjoy the advantages of work life balance that a smaller city provides in a large organizational setting, then come join us and if you already live here, we can’t wait for you to join our team!

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager – Court Services, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of day-to-day operations for court administration, court support, and the supervision of the Court Services Section.

 

Our Strategic Direction & Goals

It is an exciting time for our municipality, as we work with City Council on achieving the goals of our 2023 – 2027 Strategic Plan. This plan provides a vision that enables us to embrace and celebrate our diversity, which makes our community a vibrant and dynamic place to live and prosper. Our strategic directions and goals are built on the following pillars:

 

  • Maamawe - All together. We honour the truth and reconcile for the future.
  • Safety and well-being. Our community is healthy, safe, and strong.
  • Growth. We attract and retain new and diverse businesses and community members.
  • Sustainability. We advance a thriving economy and environment.

View the full Strategic Plan here:  Strategic Plan

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have the following:

·       Degree in public or business administration, commerce, or a related discipline; and

·       Four years’ experience in court administration; or

·       Diploma in public, business, or judicial administration or a related discipline; and

·       six years’ experience in court administration

·       Minimum three years of supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized environment

·       Thorough knowledge of and ability to interpret regulations/legislation and processes related to court administration matters

·       Demonstrated ability to work with the ICON system (Integrated Court Offences Network)

·       Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with municipal partners, private and public officials, direct reports, co-workers, and the general public

·       Strong research, project/time management, analytical and problem-solving skills

Why Work for the City of Thunder Bay (CTB)?

When you work for the City of Thunder Bay, you are part of our team, and here you can:

·       Experience your importance   

·       Unleash your potential

·       Know your work matters

·       Embrace diversity

·       Make a difference

·       Join a dedicated team, and

·       Build community.

Learn more about the top reasons to work at the CTB:  https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-hall/jobs.aspx

Great Tangible Benefits

As an employee with the Corporation, you will be in receipt of the following amazing benefits:

 

·       Great competitive salary and fantastic matching pension plan

·       Great paid vacation and holidays

·       Strong health benefits coverage – employer paid health, vision, & dental benefits

·       Excellent life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment insurance (2 times your annual salary)

·       Fantastic employee family assistance program (EFAP)

·       Great employee wellness program

·       Supportive career progression opportunities

·       Great corporate training & leadership development

·       Great tuition reimbursement program (continuous learning)

·       Voluntary leave purchase plan

·       Volunteer time off program

·       Great teamwork environment – have other professional & experienced staff to work with regularly

·       Opportunity to provide meaningful work

How to Apply

We can’t wait for you to join us and be a part of our team!

For a detailed job description, including job responsibilities and to apply please visit: www.thunderbay.ca/jobs

Beautiful Thunder Bay

Learn why Thunder Bay is such great place to live and work:  https://gotothunderbay.ca/why-thunder-bay/

Thunder Bay, Ontario
Full Time
Closes 4/15/2025

Under the general supervision of the Manager Corporate Financial Services and as part of the Corporate Services Team, is responsible for the effective and efficient management of accounts payable and performs project review and consulting assignments in order to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Corporation’s financial business processes; conducts ongoing analysis of various Corporate Financial Information Systems (CFIS) business requirements; maintains the accounting and financial reporting functionality of various CFIS; prepares various financial reports and analyses; and undertakes other special projects as requested.