Employment Opportunities

The Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley is currently accepting applications for the part time position of Building Custodian.

Under the direction of and reporting to the Treasurer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the cleanliness and general custodial duties of the Municipal Office, Yard 1 & Yard 2 Garages. This position requires the candidate to sweep and mop floors, vacuum carpets, remove trash from all rooms in the building, clean all bathrooms, load and empty dishes into dishwasher, dust throughout office and wipe down appliances/desks/tables and other duties as required related to care and cleanliness and ordering of supplies.

Flexibility with work schedule is required, due to the nature of the building operations, the applicant will be required to work evenings to complete duties of the position beginning at 3pm. The hours worked for this position is approximately 22-25 hours every week as well as requiring additional hours for a Spring and Fall cleaning. 

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Compensation: $22.18 – $26.10 hourly plus vacation pay, no benefits. Option to enroll in OMERS pension plan. 

If you are interested, please submit a resume OR letter of interest with relevant work experience and references with the subject line “Building Custodian” by 3:00 p.m., January 16th, 2026 to: 

Attention: Amanda Hudder, Treasurer
Township of Madawaska Valley 
85 Bay Street, PO Box 1000
Barry’s Bay, ON  K0J 1B0
Email: treasurer@madawaskavalley.ca / Facsimile: 613-756-0553 

The Madawaska Valley Fire Department is actively recruiting new Volunteer Firefighters for both the North Hall (Barry’s Bay) and South Hall (Combermere).

Volunteer Firefighters engage in fire suppression, prevention, and education activities. Candidates must be able to obtain a clean driver’s abstract and vulnerable sector check, as well as become trained to the 1002 National Fire Protection Agency Standard Level One. All training is paid for by the Township of Madawaska Valley, and Volunteer Firefighters are paid annually based on the number of training sessions and calls they respond to.

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Drop off completed forms at 85 Bay Street in Barry’s Bay, or email the forms to firechief@madawaskavalley.ca.

Questions? Contact Corwin Quade, Chief Fire Official:
85 Bay Street
Barry’s Bay, Ontario
K0J 1B0
firechief@madawaskavalley.ca
613-756-2747 ext 235

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We are pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Please advise if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.

We will hold your application in strict confidence. Information contained in your application will only be used for the purpose of employment assessment for the position applied for. Personal information provided is in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act.