Job Opportunities

The Town Offers Paid and Unpaid Positions Including Full-Time, Part-Time, and Seasonal Positions

 

The Following Job Opportunities Are Currently Available 

All applicants for Full-Time and Part-Time positions must fill out an application with Ontario County. Create an account and submit an application for current vacancies using this link:  https://ontario-portal.mycivilservice.com/account/index. Applicants for Board and Committee positions do not need to fill out a County application.

Full Time

Code Enforcement Officer $60,000-$65,000/year ,The work involves responsibility for administering and enforcing the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. Provides the coordination of all activities relevant to ensuring compliance with local Zoning Ordinances and other appropriate laws, codes, rules and regulations pertaining to new or existing buildings and structures. This position will have a focus on Storm Water Management and be shared between the Town of Farmington and the Town of Canandaigua.

2025 Code Enforcement Officer Hiring Brochure

Parks and Recreation Director: $65,000-$75,000/year, The Town of Canandaigua is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead its Parks and Recreation Department. The Parks and Recreation Director will be responsible for overseeing the development, maintenance, and programming of parks, trails, and recreational facilities, ensuring they meet the needs of the community. This position requires strong leadership, program development, and budget management skills.

 

Part Time 

Transfer Station Operator $20.00/hour,12 hours/week, Sat/Sunday 8a-12p and Wednesday 4p-8p.

 

Seasonal

Lifeguards: $18.50/hour, 20-40 hrs a week, Memorial Day-Labor Day, 15 years and older, the Town will pay for Lifeguard Certifications that are required, location is at Onanda Park and West Lake Rd Schoolhouse (Butler Beach)

Parks Laborers: $18.00/hour 20-40 hours a week, throughout mid April-October, various tasks include cleaning rental facilities/cabins/bathrooms, mowing, weedeating, general landscaping maintenance 

Gatehouse Attendant: $16.50/ hour, 20 hours/week at Onanda Park, various tasks include taking payments, answering questions from our park patrons, handing out maps, assisting cabin renters. This position is categorized as Recreation Attendant on the County site. 

Rangers: $17.00/hour, 20-40 hours/week at Onanda Park, various tasks include ensuring the safety of park patrons and ensuring the Town Code is being followed, supervises the Gatehouse Staff, maintains the cleanliness of the park with cleaning duties

Board and Committee Positions 

Zoning Board of Appeals:  The ZBA has a vacancy for an alternate board member position, which serves when a regular member is unable to attend a meeting. The ZBA hears and decides requests for variances from the requirements of the Zoning Chapter of the Canandaigua Town Code. The ZBA also hears appeals against any requirement, decision, or determination made by the Code Enforcement Officer or Zoning Inspector with regards to the Zoning Chapter of the Code. ZBA members serve 5-year terms and receive a stipend that is paid quarterly. Alternate members receive payment for the meetings they are required to attend. Members are required to complete 12 training hours in their first year and 4 hours annually thereafter. Interested individuals should send an e-mail with a letter of interest along with a resume or CV to Sarah Reynolds, Town Planner at sreynolds@townofcanandaigua.org.

Agricultural Advisory Committee:   The Ag Committee currently has two vacancies. The Ag Committee serves in an advisory role to the Planning Board and the Town Board. The Committee reviews planning projects that may impact ag land and/or farming operations in the Town and provides comments to the referring board. The Committee meets once monthly and serves without pay. Members serve a 5-year term. Interested individuals should send an e-mail with a letter of interest along with a resume or CV to Sarah Reynolds, Town Planner at sreynolds@townofcanandaigua.org.

Ontario County Planning Board:   The OCPB currently has a vacancy for their Town of Canandaigua Representative position. The OCPB reviews planning projects and proposals with potential impact to Ontario County. County Planning Board representatives serve 5-year terms and meetings are once monthly. Members are required to complete 8 training hours annually. Interested individuals should send an e-mail with a letter of interest along with a resume or CV to Sarah Reynolds, Town Planner at sreynolds@townofcanandaigua.org.   

Board of Assessment Review: The Board of Assessment Review currently has one vacancy. The Board Member's role is to hear grievances from property owners contesting their assessed propery value as determined by the Town Assessor. The Board of Assessment Review review required paperwork filed by the applicant, ask questions of the applicant if present, and make a decision as to whetehr or not the assessment will be changed, and if so, what the assessed value will be. Interested individuals should send an e-mail with a letter of interest along with a resume or CV to Michelle Rowlinson, Town Assessor at mrowlinson@townofcanandaigua.org.

If you have any questions regarding any of the positions please call Lindsay Frarey at (585)394-1120 x2229 or send her an email as LFrarey@TownofCanandaigua.org.

 

 

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Mailing Address:
5440 Route 5 & 20 West
Canandaigua, NY 14424

DEPARTMENT CONTACTS

Lindsay Frarey

Human Resources and Payroll Coordinator

 (585) 337-4729
 (585) 394-1120 x2229


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