Seasonal Winter Labourers

Under the direction of Public Works Supervisory staff, successful applicants will perform Public Works maintenance activities in a professional, productive, and efficient manner on road allowances, drainage systems, parking lots, parks, traffic control devices and other Town assets.

• Participate in public works activities following prescribed methods for maintenance of roads, bridges, culverts, trees, ditches, storm sewer systems, sidewalks, curbs, traffic control devices, parks, and trails
• Operate 3 and 5 tonne snowplow trucks with computerized material spreading controllers, pick-up trucks with snowplow and spreader, and municipal tractors with attachments
• Safely and efficiently clear snow from roads, cul-de-sacs, cemeteries, sidewalks, and parking lots completing all activities to Town standards
• Operate other equipment, including wheeled loaders, wood chippers, single axle vehicles and tractors with attachments
• Competently perform flag person activities in accordance with traffic safety regulations
• Operate hand and power tools in a safe and productive manner to complete maintenance activities
• Provide excellent customer service to staff, outside agencies and the public while always interacting in a positive manner
• Maintain a teamwork approach to all operations

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent education and experience
• Valid Ontario class ‘D’ license with ‘Z’ endorsement and can provide a current driver’s abstract
• Physical ability to meet the requirements of public works activities, including being able to consistently lift 20-kilograms in weight
• Knowledge of the Town of Halton Hills Road systems, parks and facilities
• Winter control experience is an asset
• Good communication skills, including written, verbal and listening
• Knowledge of the proper usage of all personal protective equipment
• Municipal work experience and chain saw certification is an asset

Successful candidates can expect to work varying shifts. Winter hours are Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. or scheduled on a Winter Patrol shift which could include weekends and holidays. In addition, successful candidates may be required to be on standby for weekends, and work overtime as required, including weekends and holidays.

$26.41– Seasonal Labourer classification as specified in the Collective Agreement between the Town of Halton Hills and C.U.P.E. Local 73.

We thank all those who apply but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Town of Halton Hills is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise the Human Resources staff of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, c.25) and will be used to select a candidate. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager of Human Resources.