Careers at the County of Huron

Thank you for your interest in working with the County of Huron.

We look forward to getting to know you through our application process. Before you begin, we would like to share a little bit about our organization.

The County of Huron is a municipal government that delivers a wide range of services that connect and support communities across Huron County. With service points located throughout the municipality, our largest facilities are in Goderich and Clinton, including the Huron County Courthouse.

Working in municipal government offers the chance to support important services, work with a range of teams, and gain experience across a variety of areas.

We are an equal opportunity, living wage employer, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We invite you to learn more about the County of Huron through our website, and we look forward to receiving your application.

More Information

Our Service Areas

The County of Huron provides a wide variety of essential services that support the community of Huron County.  

Our service areas include:

  • Administration
  • Cultural Services
  • Economic Development
  • Emergency Services
  • Homes for the Aged
  • Human Resources
  • Planning & Development
  • Public Works
  • Social & Property Services
  • Finance & Corporate Services
We're a Living Wage Employer

The County of Huron is committed to being a Certified Living Wage Employer. In 2024, a living wage is currently $22.75 in Huron County.

Employee Benefits

The County of Huron offers a variety of employee benefits including:

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits Package including dental care, vision care, prescription drug coverage, paramedical services (massages, physiotherapy, etc), medical supplies, emergency travel assist and much more.
  • Access to professional counselling services through Homewood Health Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • OMERS Pension Plan
  • Annual vacation
  • Remote work flexibility and flexible hours (Not available in all positions, some restrictions apply)
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Employee Mentorship Programs
  • Employee Discounts and Perks
  • Paid training and development opportunities
  • And more!
Hiring of Relatives

The County of Huron shall accept applications from, and consider a member of an employee’s immediate family for employment if the candidate has all the requisite qualifications.

An immediate family member shall not be considered for employment if by doing so, it might create a direct or indirect managerial/subordinate relationship with the family member, or if their employment could create a conflict of interest, either actual or perceived, as outlined in the County Procurement Policy and Conduct and Behaviour Policy.

Application Process

Submission Guidelines:

Please visit the County’s current job postings page to view currently available positions.

To be considered for a County of Huron position, please ensure that your application contains the following information:

  • Your email subject should be comprised of the current year plus the Job Title (found at the top of the job posting) for example 2021 – Deputy Treasurer
  • Your cover letter should be a maximum of one page
  • Your cover letter and resume should be saved together in one PDF file
  • Name the PDF file with your First and Last name (e.g. Maria Garcia)

Submit your resume to: humanresources@huroncounty.ca no later than the deadline indicated in the job posting.

Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Information is collected solely for the purpose of job selection under the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  The County of Huron is an equal opportunity employer.  Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

By submitting your personal information to the County of Huron, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment, hiring and/or employment processes. Information is collected solely for the purpose of job selection.

Accommodation

The County of Huron is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise the Human Resources staff member in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

The County of Huron acts in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Note

Please note that only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Information is collected solely for the purpose of job selection under the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The County of Huron is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Current Opportunities

Junior Accountant

The Corporation of the County of Huron’s Corporate Services department is seeking a permanent full-time Junior Accountant! Position Summary To ensure the provision of effective financial management for Tangible Capital Assets, Corporate Services and Provincial...

Read More

Activation

The Corporation of the County of Huron’s Homes for the Aged department is seeking a casual Activation Staff member for Huronview (Clinton)! Position Summary The term of the contract is approximately 16 months to cover a leave of absence. Huronview and Huronlea are...

Read More

Personal Support Workers

The Corporation of the County of Huron’s Homes for the Aged Department is seeking Permanent Part-Time and Casual Personal Support Workers to Join the Huronview (Clinton) and Huronlea (Brussels) Teams! Huronview and Huronlea Homes for the aged are Huron County’s...

Read More

Registered Practical Nurses

The Corporation of the County of Huron’s Homes for the Aged Department is seeking Permanent Full-Time, Part-Time, and Casual Registered Practical Nurses to Join the Huronview (Clinton) and Huronlea (Brussels) Teams! Huronview and Huronlea are sister Homes in the...

Read More