The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for
Seasonal Locks Attendants
Posting Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 @ 12:00 NOON
Starting Rate: $26.17 hourly
Salary Range: $26.17 - $28.25 hourly
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Classification: CUPE Outside Class 3
Status: Temporary full-time (up to 3 months)
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
The District:
Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality passionate about
protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities that will allow you to learn, grow and
build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and innovators. We offer a competitive compensation
package and are committed to promoting diversity, accessibility and inclusion. It’s what we do!
The Opportunity:
The Locks Attendant is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Port Carling Locks/ Lift
bridge, and the Port Sandfield Swing Bridge to facilitate the passage of vessels through the locks, and
maintenance activities related to the Locks and the general upkeep of the surrounding facilities, landscaping
and parks.
What you will do:
• Operate the locks (open/ close gates), lift bridges and traffic gates at locks and bridges by using electrical
and hydraulic controls.
- Regulate lock water levels by starting and stopping pumps, opening and closing valves, etc.
- Provide courteous customer service to patrons and visitors, including explaining operational and safety
rules and procedures to ensure safe passage and use of the locks and surrounding facilities.
- Identify the order and number of vessels passing through the locks to ensure the safety of crews and
vessels; use the public address system, marine radio equipment and/ or TV monitor to control boats and
street traffic.
- Maintain records and logs legibly and in detail as required.
- Collect user and permit fees and process cash payments from locks patrons; balance daily receipts, and
conducting inventory checks and replenishment ordering, as required.
- Conduct security checks of area for public safety and to prevent unauthorized entry where necessary
- Load and unload equipment and/ or supplies.
- Perform maintenance duties such as cleaning locks, park and building facilities, dock maintenance,
sweeping, picking up litter, washing windows, cleaning furniture, grounds keeping/ landscaping, etc.
- Use and operate a variety of machinery and equipment at the locks and park facilities.
- Work safely and in compliance with relevant statutes and regulations and within the safe work procedures
and directives as established by the District.
- Act as Lockmaster in his/her absence, as assigned.
- Participate in the rotational on-call schedule for after-hours needs at the Locks and Bridges
- Other duties, as assigned.
What you will need:
• Minimum Grade 12 education and a minimum of six (6) months of related work experience.
- Must be able to complete physically demanding work, including work in an outdoor environment.
- Must be able to work independently at times and be comfortable interacting and speaking professionally
with members of the public /contractors/staff members/stakeholders an asset.
- An aptitude and general understanding of minor mechanical and electrical repairs is required, as well as a
proficiency with computers and related programs.
- This role entails shift work and will be required to work some evenings and weekends.
- First Aid Certification would be an asset, coupled with a general understanding of the Occupational Health
and Safety Act requirements and WHMIS; OTM Book 7 training an asset.
- Comfort working around water is required.
- Must hold a valid Ontario (G) driver’s license
What we are offering:
The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:
- Fostering and fun environment
