Roads Winter Seasonal Work

City of Kenora

External Job Posting

Roads Department – Winter Seasonal Work
(This is a temporary assignment for the winter season. Successful candidates would maintain their current status and corresponding benefits under the Collective Agreement while on this assignment. At the end of this assignment, staff would return to their previous job classification and status.)

Division: Roads

Location: Operations Building

Job Title/Salary: Sub-Foreman (1 vacancy) $33.23 + 5% shift premium

Heavy Equipment Operator (2 vacancies) $30.81 + 5% shift premium

Truck Driver (3 vacancies) $28.64 + 5% shift premium

Position Status: Regular, seasonal. All positions above are existing vacancies.

Benefits: In accordance with Collective Agreement

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Sunday - Thursday, 11:30 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Posted: October 2, 2026

Closing Date: Open until filled

This work team will be responsible for delivering snow and ice control services during the Roads Department Seasonal Work Term as outlined in the Collective Agreement. This will include operating a variety of equipment including but not limited to tandem trucks, snowplows, sidewalk plows, and dump trucks etc., to ensure the safety and maintenance of municipal roadways and sidewalks during the winter season.

In addition to delivering snow and ice control, the Sub Foreman role will administer the day-to-day operations of the night shift crew. While working with the teams, the Sub Foreman position will be responsible for the afterhours customer service line, have the ability to troubleshoot and triage issues, call in staff, perform road and or contractor quality inspection, and/or escalate to the appropriate Supervisor as required. As an in-field leader the sub-foreman may be required to operate equipment as part of the regular snow clearing operation in response to staff shortages or operational need.

Responsibilities:

• Sands and plows municipal streets during the winter months
• Operates trucks and equipment of various sizes and weights to complete snow clearing operations
• Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor or designate.

In addition to the above responsibilities, the Sub Foreman will:

• Ensure day-to-day work assignments of the night crew are completed in a timely manner and to Supervisor’s expectations
• Provide hands on leadership, coaching, and oversight to the operators and drivers
• Assist Management by providing progress updates on work assignments as requested
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled labouring work including shoveling, sanding, etc.
• Identify and report various items to Supervisor including performance of crew members, equipment and material usage etc.,
• Monitor contractors and hired equipment who are engaged in related activities
• Inspect and approve work completed by crews and or contractors within approved work plans

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ previous work experience directly related to heavy duty equipment operation and maintenance would be an asset
• Must possess and maintain a clean valid “DZ” Ontario Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of equipment, methods and procedures used in road maintenance activities
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations specifically concerning the requirements for job hazard analysis and the development of and training on safe work procedures
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to drive and operate a variety of heavy equipment under varying conditions

Why Apply?

• Night Shift Advantage: For night owls, this schedule might align better with personal energy patterns. Shifts are 11:30 pm to 8:00 am, Sunday - Thursday. Working nights can leave daytime hours free for personal tasks or other commitments. In addition, you earn a night shift premium.
• Reduced Traffic: Driving at night typically means fewer vehicles on the road, reducing stress while enhancing driving skills during inclement weather.

The City of Kenora is an equal opportunity Employer and committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable employment, including but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized communities or visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, orientations and/or expressions, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The City of Kenora is committed to providing accommodation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation, please advise the Human Resources department in advance to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted