News & Notices

Flood Forecasting and Outlook

The Township will be placing sand and sandbags at the end of Park Road, at the intersection of Simcoe Street / Water Street, and the Angus Firehall in early spring.

LeClaire Soccer Park - CLOSED

Please be advised that LeClaire Park closed due to increased and unsafe water levels in the area. The Township of Essa ask that residents avoid the area until water levels recede and it becomes safe to access LeClaire Park.

Advisory - County supporting residents during ice storm cleanup measures

As the County and our area municipalities and cities respond to the ice storm, please find helpful information to assist residents in need.

Employment Opportunity - Recreation Facilities Student (Summer Student Contract)

The Township of Essa is looking for reliable, hardworking, and positive individuals to join the Parks and Recreation Department during the months of July and August (8 weeks) in the role of Recreation Facilities Student (Summer Student Contract). The individual must be reliable, able to stay on task and work well with a team or independently.

NOTICE OF ROAD MAINTENANCE - STREET SWEEPING

NOTICE OF ROAD MAINTENANCE - STREET SWEEPING

Employment Opportunity - Screening Officer

Pine River Trail Closure

Please be advised that Pine River Trail is closed until further notice due to flooding. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize safety and assess the conditions. For any questions or comments, please contact Abbey McClinton at (705) 424-9917 ext. 108. Thank you for your cooperation.

Employment Opportunity - Tax Collector

The Township of Essa is recruiting for a Tax Collector. The deadline to apply has been extended to April 11, 2025.

Employment Opportunity: Roads Labourer

The Township of Essa is a dynamic and growing municipality with a current population of approximately 24,000, located in the County of Simcoe and southwest of the City of Barrie. The Township’s Public Works Department is currently seeking individuals to fill the requirements of contract Labourer positions. Reporting to the Roads Supervisor, the Labourer is responsible for a variety of construction, maintenance and repair services for Township roads. The position is based on a 40-hour work week from April to October. Candidates must be able to operate a variety of light equipment, possibly including: front-end loader, dozer, tractor-backhoe, tandem dump trucks, and other specialized equipment, and carry out labour-intensive tasks.