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Our workplace is positive, friendly, and welcoming. We believe this helps to keep our team engaged and motivated.

With a friendly and welcoming residential population spread across a series of charming settlements, Severn is known as a community of communities—both a beloved escape and a place to call home for those who seek a balanced lifestyle.

Severn's sprawling network of trails, combined with pristine lakes and rivers have created an all-season destination for adventurers to explore, while festivals and events, boutique shops, dining establishments, and heritage buildings offer something for residents and guests alike.

We offer alternatives to the traditional workday for many positions to support a strong work-life balance.

From dental to vision to massage therapy - we’ve got you covered. We also offer competitive pay and vacation so you can spend time doing the things you love to do. 

Our staff can use a free confidential program that provides support and practical solutions for personal and work-related issues.

We are dedicated to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for our team, and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. At Severn, everyone is respected and valued for their contributions. Our team is treated fairly and provided with opportunities to grow and learn. 

Firefighting is one of the most diverse and challenging professions known today. It is this diversity that inspires most individuals to enter the service, both as volunteers and career Firefighters. Imagine having to train to prepare yourself to cope with situations that range from structure fires, childbirth, hazardous chemical spills, medical emergencies, and almost any imaginable emergency situation in between. This diversity coupled with the fact that your skills may be needed at any time of day, seven days a week, in any kind of weather, and very often under potentially stressful and emotional circumstances, makes your contribution to the profession very personally rewarding.

A strong team of volunteer first-responders help their fellow citizens in times of need. As a Volunteer Firefighter with Severn, you will enjoy a sense of accomplishment, achievement, and pride in your service. You will learn new skills, meet new friends, be a part of a team, give back to the community, and make a real difference.

To learn more about becoming a Volunteer Firefighter with Severn Fire and Emergency Services you can review the Recruitment Orientation Guide on our Recruitment page.

Important dates

Application opening date: Applications will open on June 1, 2026.

Application closing date: Applications will be accepted until August 28, 2026.

Tentative agility testing and interviews date: October 17, 2026

Exact dates and times for agility testing and interviews will be determined based on the number of applicants. 

About Severn Fire and Emergency Services

There are three basic purposes of Severn Fire and Emergency Services. First, to prevent fires or emergencies from occurring through fire safety education. Second, through fire prevention inspections and code enforcement programs, and third through response. We are here to prepare ourselves to control fires or emergencies should education and prevention not prevail. This is done through education, training, pre-incident planning, response, and by providing the proper equipment to complete the tasks as required.

The bottom line in the Fire Service is measured by the prevention and reduction of loss of life, pain, and suffering, and property damage in our municipality. We are here and prepared for one reason, which is to provide service to the residents and visitors of the Township of Severn. If you feel you have what it takes to meet the challenges of our business, we welcome you to apply. 

The skills you need to succeed

This type of work is not for everyone. You need more than just a desire to help people. You also need courage, dedication, compassion, assertiveness, and a willingness to learn new skills and face new challenges. The Fire Department is not for the timid or for those who lose control of their emotions during times of crisis. Our service is one that calls on its members to perform hot, sweaty, dirty, strenuous work, often in uncertain and hazardous environments.

The personal rewards and satisfaction received from being involved in a Volunteer Fire Department are often beyond description. There is a sense of accomplishment after controlling a building fire, compassion for accident victims, and fulfillment in teaching fire safety.

Required documents

You will be required to submit the following documents with your application:

• completed Application Form
• current Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
• three-year driver's record
• completed Medical Form
• completed Consent and Waiver

Please contact us to request a copy of the letter you will need to submit as part of acquiring your VSC.

Once you have these documents completed you can apply using our online form. 

What you will receive as a Volunteer Firefighter

In addition to joining a team of committed professionals we will give you:

• $1,000 upon successful completion of the Recruit Course
• reimbursement of the medical cost for your application upon successful completion of the Recruit Course
• ongoing training and yearly honorarium

Job description

The Night Patroller will monitor road conditions throughout the municipality during overnight hours.

Responsibilities include:

• patrolling roads to assess conditions such as snow and ice accumulation
• reporting and dispatching staff as needed, in accordance with Township Winter Control procedures and Municipal Maintenance Standards
• performing additional duties as assigned

Deadline to apply: The deadline to apply is September 4, 2026.

Requirements

Successful candidates will require:

• valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence
• clear and current driver’s abstract (required for employment)
• completion of a mandatory Winter Patroller Course (provided at no cost by the Township)

Details

The hours of work will be 10:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. (rotating 40-hour weekly shift). The rate of pay for this position is $28.23 per hour.

Job description

The Road Operators (2 positions available) will support winter road maintenance.

Responsibilities include:

• snow plowing and sanding of Township roadways
• light maintenance tasks such as sign replacement

Deadline to apply: The deadline to apply is September 4, 2026.

Requirements

Successful candidates will require:

• valid Ontario Class DZ driver’s licence in good standing
• clear and current driver’s abstract (required for employment)
• previous experience in snow plowing and sanding (preferred)

Details

The hours of work will be 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. The rate of pay for these positions is $31.73 per hour. The positions will work out of the South Yard (4251 Burnside Line) or North Yard (2068 North River Drive) locations. 

Job description

Parks and Facility Operators (2 positions) will help to provide winter maintenance at municipal parking lots and facilities.

Responsibilities include:

• snow plowing, sanding, and hand shoveling at various locations
• standby availability with guaranteed 8-hour shifts when called in

Deadline to apply: The deadline to apply is September 4, 2026.

Requirements

Successful candidates will require:

• valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence
• clear and current driver’s abstract (required for employment)

Details

The rate of pay for these positions is $28.83 per hour. The Standby Rate for these positions is $225 per week. The employee will receive a guaranteed 5 hours paid when called in.

Job description

As a result of a recent vacancy, the Senior Planner reports to the Director of Planning and Development and provides independent professional planning review, coordination, and analysis of planning and development applications and proposals under the Planning Act and related legislation and policies. The Senior Planner also provides planning advice to Council and its Committees, undertakes land use planning policy reviews and contributes to the development and implementation of municipal planning policies and regulations.

Closing date

Applications will be accepted until September 14, 2026.

Rate of pay

The rate of pay is $105,098 to $122,951 per annum, plus a competitive benefits and pension package.

Duties

The Senior Planner will:

• interpret and apply the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for the public, Township staff, Council and its Committees, as well as for solicitors, consultants, and other municipal clients
• evaluate and make recommendations on development applications including Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Draft Plans of Subdivision, and Site Plans
• support the Director in coordinating the ongoing maintenance of the Township’s comprehensive Zoning By-law and Official Plan by conducting research and undertaking regular reviews and updates to ensure alignment with current County of Simcoe, provincial, and federal legislation and policy frameworks
• prepare professional planning evidence and present expert witness testimony on applications before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT)
• conduct on-site inspections and coordinate with other municipal departments and consultants to arrange the appropriate reduction or release of performance securities in accordance with development agreements
• assist with the enforcement of the Zoning By-law, Site Plan, and/or development agreements, as necessary
• provide high‑quality customer service by responding to written, telephone, and in‑person planning inquiries from the public, landowners, the development industry, solicitors, consultants, and Township staff, as required
• provide leadership and supervision to Planning department staff

Education and experience

The successful candidate will require:

• degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies, or related discipline
• minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible land use planning experience in a municipal environment
• demonstrated experience managing planning applications and approvals within Ontario municipalities
• strong knowledge of the land development process, planning policy framework, and municipal approval systems
• strong written, verbal, presentation, and overall communication skills 
• excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• ability to independently manage multiple concurrent projects and competing deadlines
• proven supervisory and leadership skills
• proficiency in Microsoft Office
• strong problem-solving mindset with ability to creatively address site planning challenges
• unrestricted Ontario G driver’s licence
• ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with politically sensitive information

Certifications

Preferred candidates will possess:

• full membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)
• Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation