Our current job postings are listed below. Please submit your application to our Human Resources Department. 

Job Opportunities

Daycare Cook

The Cook, under the supervision of the Daycare Manager, will be responsible for planning and developing balanced menus and snacks, preparing full meals, shopping, storing food and maintenance of the kitchen. The Cook can replace childcare staff on occasion.

Primary Activities:

  • Prepare nutritious and well-balanced daily meals for children, in accordance with planned menus.
  • Make any necessary menu changes or substitutions to accommodate special needs and food allergies (anaphylactic).
  • Make sure that the kitchen and food storage are clean and properly arranged at all times.
  • Assure the safety in the kitchen environment.
  • Plan menus and determine size of food portions.

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Secondary school diploma plus vocational training in meal preparation cooking paired with a minimum of one year of experience in a similar position (daycare, hospital, elderly residence).
  • Food Safety Training Attestation (mandatory).
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Up to date First Aid certification (CPR Level C).
  • Up to date immunization record.
  • Valid and Negative Criminal Record Check - Vulnerable Sector (within six months).
  • Job that requires good physical fitness.
  • The incumbent must be organized, creative and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Language requirements:

Excellent proficiency in French (verbal and written). English is an asset.

Compensation:

The salary is based on a 35-hour workweek and is set between $39,230 and $44,169 per year, and includes an excellent benefits package, a pension plan, and free access to the gym at the Municipal Sports Dome. 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume in Word or PDF format to the attention of Human Resources, by email at jobs.emplois@russell.ca no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 27, 2025. A detailed job description is available upon request.

We appreciate the interest of all candidates, but advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted. In compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, all personal information gathered during the process will be used for recruitment and selection purposes only.

Accessibility in Recruitment and Employment

The Township of Russell is committed in providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Department.

The Township of Russell promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal peoples and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

In accordance with the accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities Act, 2005, the Township of Russell agrees to recognize the different needs and to provide an accessible place to all.