Careers

Citizen Appointments to County Advisory Committees and Boards

The County of Haliburton benefits from the involvement of local residents who help County Council make decisions about the programs and services provided to our citizens. It is County Council’s desire for appointments to the various boards and committees to be reflective of the demographic and geographical makeup of the County of Haliburton. Library Board applicants must be: 

• At least 18 years old
• A Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada
• A resident of Haliburton County

Haliburton County Library Board

Haliburton County is currently seeking public member applications for the Haliburton County Library Board public for the upcoming term. The Haliburton County Library Board is comprised of elected County Council representatives from member municipalities, as well as public members. Under Ontario's Public Libraries Act, council members are responsible for appointing library board members at the start of each term of council (and if vacancies arise during the term). The Library Board currently meets the second Wednesday afternoon of each month, with additional special meetings scheduled if required.

As a board member you will:

• Be prepared to take an active and responsible role in the governance and policy making of the Board;
• Be an enthusiastic advocate of the Library’s social, economic, educational, and cultural impact within the community;
• Not be employed by the County of Haliburton or by any of the four member municipalities (Algonquin Highlands, Dysart et. al., Minden Hills, Highlands East), as per the Public Libraries Act. 

To apply to be a public library board member for the upcoming term, please:

(1) complete the application form at: Application for Citizen Appointment to HCPL Board – Fill out form AND

(2) email your resume to Sarah Hume, Human Resources Manager: shume@haliburtoncounty.ca

Resumes and applications must both be received no later than Friday, November 6, at 4:30pm.

The County of Haliburton is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation can be provided in all steps of the hiring process. For accommodation options and to ensure full and equal access during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used solely for the purpose of job selection.

Citizen Appointments to County Advisory Committees and Boards

The County of Haliburton benefits from the involvement of residents who help County Council make decisions about the programs and services provided to our citizens. The County’s Land Division Committee is currently seeking an additional member. The Land Division Committee makes decisions on Applications for Consent which include new lot creation, easements, rights-of-way, lot additions, and other application types under Section 53 of the Planning Act. Public members are appointed on a four-year term that coincides with the term of council. Currently the Committee is comprised of a mix of public and municipally appointed members (five members in total).

Applicants must be:

• At least 18 years old
• A Canadian Citizen
• A resident of Haliburton County
• Have a general interest and/or experience in matters of land use planning

The Committee currently meets at 1:00 p.m. on the second Monday of every month, save and except holidays. Currently, meetings are held virtually but applicants should be available to attend in-person meetings in Minden if required.

Please complete the Application Form and submit your resume to:

Sarah Hume, Human Resource Manager

shume@haliburtoncounty.ca

Resumes and applications must be received no later than 1:00 p.m. on November 13, 2026.

The County of Haliburton is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation can be provided in all steps of the selection process. For accommodation options please contact Human Resources.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used solely for the purpose of selection.