Careers

Join Our Team!

If you want a rewarding career and an opportunity to make a difference in the community. The Town of Shelburne offers a friendly, fast-paced work environment and we are dedicated to serving our community and residents.

The Town of Shelburne has made a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives and lived experiences, and the importance of creating an environment that embraces and supports these. We are committed to creating and fostering a workplace where all employees, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, creed (religion), place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, and disability feel a sense of dignity and belonging. As such, we seek to attract, develop, and retain highly talented employees with a variety of identities and backgrounds, in order to better reflect the growing diversity of the Town of Shelburne.

The Town does not accept resumes for positions that are not posted or keep resumes on file. All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will receive a response. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of career selection and will not be used for any other reason. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

If you are passionate about providing the very best services in a municipal environment and are looking for a place to challenge yourself and grow, we want you on our team.

Open Positions

Expression of Interest – Hearing Officer (Independent Contractor)

The Town of Shelburne is seeking Expressions of Interest from qualified individuals (or firms with qualified staff) to serve as an Independent Hearing Officer for a five (5) year term (2025–2029), in accordance with the Town’s Administrative Monetary Penalty Bylaw (AMPS).

The Hearing Officer will act in a quasi-judicial role, conducting and adjudicating hearings related to the Town’s AMPS program, which currently to parking and non-parking bylaw infractions.

Qualifications

Interested parties should demonstrate the following:

Membership with the Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators and/or the Law Society of Ontario
Post-secondary diploma or degree in law, enforcement, mediation, arbitration, or a related discipline
Experience in administrative law, adjudication, or mediation, including hearings before tribunals or Provincial courts
Knowledge of the Municipal Act, 2001, the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, and applicable municipal bylaws
Strong ability to render clear, reasoned written and oral decisions
High ethical standards, sound judgment, and integrity
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Adobe, DocuSign); familiarity with GTechna is an asset

Additional Requirements

Independent from the Town of Shelburne and free from conflicts of interest
Flexibility to provide services on a part-time basis (approx. 1–2 days/month)
Must not currently be indebted to, or have active by-law matters with, the Town
Must not have been a municipal employee or elected official within six (6) months prior to appointment

Compensation

$600 per full day / $300 per half day (per diem basis)
No reimbursement of mileage or transportation costs
No guarantee of minimum days of work

Submission Requirements

Interested parties are asked to submit the following by Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.:

Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae (or qualifications of all rostered adjudicators, if applicable)
General weekly availability
Samples of previous written decisions (if available)

Expressions of Interest must be submitted by email to: clerk@shelburne.ca

For more information, please contact:

Jennifer Willoughby Director of Legislative Services/Clerk
Town of Shelburne
203 Main Street East
Shelburne, ON L9V 3K7

Town of Shelburne Hiring Policy

The Town of Shelburne Hiring Policy applies to all positions within the Town including full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal and contract positions. This is applicable to both internal and external candidates.

Visit Career Opportunities & Employment Information webpage that lists careers with public sector organizations that operate within the municipality.

Contact Us

Administrative Office
203 Main Street East
Shelburne, ON L9V 3K7

Email: info@shelburne.ca
Phone: 519-925-2600
Fax: 519 -925-6134

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