CLOSED General Labourer

The Municipality of Markstay-Warren presently has a need to fill a vacancy for the position of General Labourer within the Public Works Department.

Reporting to the Manager of Public Works or designate, the full-time General Labourer supports the delivery of municipal public works services by performing a variety of labour, maintenance, repair, and operational support duties across the municipality. Work includes road and drainage maintenance support, municipal property and facility maintenance, winter operations support, traffic control assistance, site clean-up, material handling, and other related duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will follow all municipal policies, standard operating procedures, and health and safety requirements.

Those persons interested in applying for the position of General Labourer are requested to submit a resume to the Municipal Office in Markstay at the address listed at the bottom of this page, or by email at  prior to Tuesday January 6 th , 2026 umes are to clearly identify the position being applied for.

Note that only applicants chosen to progress to the interview stage will be contacted.

Should you have any questions, please contact the Municipal Office at .

General Labourer

Public Works

Reports to the Manager of Public Works (day-to-day direction may be provided by the Lead Hand).

Under the supervision of the Manager of Public Works or designate, the General Labourer carries out general labour, maintenance, and support functions for the development and maintenance of the municipal road system and other municipal infrastructure and properties. The General Labourer supports safe, timely, and efficient delivery of Public Works services across the Municipality of Markstay-Warren and performs duties in accordance with municipal standard operating procedures and all health and safety requirements.

• Consider public safety for all operations
• Ensure assigned work is completed to municipal standards and in accordance with municipal policies and standard operating procedures
• Work co-operatively with employees, casual staff, contractors, and suppliers as required for the purposes of site work, maintenance, and municipal operations
• Follow safety plans for work sites and comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations
• Assist with the set-up and maintenance of traffic control for work zones (signage, cones, barricades) where required
• Perform general labour tasks including shoveling, raking, brushing, debris removal, site clean-up, material handling, loading/unloading, and minor construction support
• Perform pre-use checks and basic maintenance checks on tools and assigned vehicles/equipment as directed
• Perform minor and routine maintenance tasks on tools and equipment (cleaning, greasing, fluids, basic checks) and report defects, damage, or safety concerns to the Lead Hand or Manager as soon as identified
• Ensure tools, equipment, vehicles, and work areas are kept clean and organized (inside and out where applicable)
• Ensure preventative measures against unwanted entry by securing tools, equipment, vehicles, keys, and facilities as directed (yard/garage security, locking up, proper storage)
• Complete and submit documentation in a timely manner (daily worksheets, checklists, logs, Ontario One Call paperwork as assigned, inventory forms, etc.)
• Participate in activities related to safe road services programs by assisting with housekeeping of storage areas and participating in inventory processes as required
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of water and wastewater systems through labour-related duties as required and as trained/authorized (emergency clean-ups, site support, basic maintenance tasks)
• Support continuity of operations and municipal standards when working around rented or contracted equipment by maintaining safe distances, following direction, and keeping work sites organized
• Participate in the Municipality’s winter response protocol, including yard preparation, loading materials, assisting with snow and ice control activities, and responding to…