District Supervisor, Roads; Seasonal

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees.

Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #Be The Reason

• Job :
  District Supervisor, Roads (Seasonal) (six (6) vacancies)
• Union: CUPE Local 1041
• Job Description  #: A2511
• Duration:
  Seasonal opportunity from approximately the beginning of November 2026 to the middle of April 2027
• Vacancy type:
  This posting will be used to fill current vacancies, as well as any further vacancies which arise

Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Reporting to District Superintendent, the District Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership and supervision to their (assigned workforce), municipal staff and external contractors is accountable for all maintenance activities ensuring the availability of public access to roads, sidewalks and related infrastructure in a manner which is safe, effective, efficient and compliant with applicable legislation, regulations, policy, standards, etc. Work within compliant applicable legislation, regulations, policy, standards etc.

Work within a geographic district as a member of a supervisory team.

Maintenance activities such as but not limited to:

• Winter Control – snow plowing, snow removal, sidewalk/pathway clearing, de-icing, route inspections, snow fence
• Road repair – pothole patching, base repair, patch, grade and roll, MMS compliance
• Shoulder Maintenance – grading, retrieval, repairs, wash outs
• Roadway Aesthetics – urban and rural mowing, litter control, debris clean up, line of site, storm tree response
• Drainage Maintenance – ditching, culverts, catch basins, drainage inspections, hot spots
• Sidewalk Maintenance – MMS compliance, sidewalk program, claims, inspections, repairs
• Alley – assumed/un-assumed, litter, weed control, re –grade, road re-surface
• Emergency Response & Road Closures – motor vehicle accidents, spill response, safety concerns, deficiencies

Manages staff performance consistently and effectively through motivation, coaching, supervision, developing and promoting the best people, discipline, attendance management and ensuring personnel matters are kept confidential, in accordance with policy and collective bargaining agreements.

Sets and communicates staff performance expectations; observes performance of each employee under their supervision throughout the year; identifies performance issues/problems; monitors and implements formal performance improvement plan and completes performance appraisals to assess staff competence, tasks and behaviours against expectations.

Ensures that staff are fully job competent, possessing the required qualifications, knowledge, skill sets and training and are readily equipped with appropriate tools, equipment and PPE to perform their jobs effectively.

Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate an operational unit; to ascertain and assign work priorities to meet deadlines and emergency responses, assess completed work and ensure compliance with appropriate standards.

Ensures service and activity compliance abide with applicable regulations and policies, such as but not limited to

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