Supervisor, Public Works (1 Vacancy)

2026-85

Public Works, Supervisor

Reporting to: Director, Public Works
Department: Public Works
Classification: PERMANENT Full Time; Non-Union
Salary Range: $110,701.70- $131,847.57
Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
Starting Date: As soon as possible

Application Deadline: No later than 4:00 p.m. December 4, 2026

Why City of Woodstock?

Known as the Friendly-City, Woodstock is located in the heart of Oxford County and blends big city conveniences with a small-town feel. With a growing population of over 50,000 welcoming citizens, Woodstock residents place high value on our small-town atmosphere, while enjoying urban amenities. The city is a great place to call home with amazing parks and trails, fantastic amenities as well as wonderful arts and cultural facilities. At the crossroads of highways 401 and 403, Woodstock has a thriving manufacturing sector and opportunities in agriculture, education and healthcare and convenient access to communities across Southwestern Ontario. Visitors can enjoy the city’s many festivals and delight in the many local shops and restaurants in Downtown Woodstock.
When you work for the City, you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle. Other great benefits to working at the City of Woodstock:

• Join a growing and dynamic organization offering rewarding careers,
• Competitive Wages,
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) where employee contributions are matched by the City,
• Training opportunities to support you in this role,
• And a great working environment for individuals committed to making a difference, just to name a few.

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, maintenance, and development of the City’s Public Works services, including roads, bridges, sidewalks, streetlights, winter control, waste collection, sewer and drainage systems, traffic infrastructure, and environmental programs. The role leads a team of skilled operators and labourers, manages construction and contracted projects, ensures compliance with legislative requirements and service standards, and supports special events throughout the year.
As a key leadership position, it plays a critical role in maintaining and improving Woodstock’s municipal infrastructure, delivering essential services to residents, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring safe, efficient operations in all weather conditions year-round.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position manages, supervises, develops programs, and oversees day to day operations in areas including:

1. Coordinates activities between job sites, Public Works Supervisors, Public Works Assistant Supervisors and Engineering to ensure efficient, timely and appropriate maintenance operations
2. Responsible for accurate records of all work and inspections completed including: overhead charges, regulatory compliance documents (Minimum Maintenance Standards, Environmental Compliance Approvals, Certificates of Approval and Standard Operating Procedures)
3. Alternating role of acting as the Chairs for the Public Works Joint Health and Safety Committee
4. Develops staff to ensure that Public Works has adequate trained skills and abilities within the staff working groups
5. Responsible for financial management of the operations accounts, preparing and reviewing operating budets
6. Coordinates with other departments, Supervisors, the City’s labour force, vehicles, equipment, equipment maintenance, and stock materials
7. Responsible for the day-to-day work assignments, weekly and seasonal work schedules including equipment allocation and equipment availability
8. Responsible for the supervision of staff, all in accordance with City management policies and terms of existing collective agreements; performing yearly evaluations, hiring, assigning overtime maintaining discipline, and recommending promotions
9. Responsible for developing and preparing work orders, accounting for traffic, location, availability of resources, safety, severity of problems, and seasonal priorities
10. Investigates public complaints and answers inquiries from the public on the job- makes personal contact with complainants to clarifty the problem and what the Works Department is doing to solve it or explain City policies
11. Manages yearly subscriptions such as but limited to SWANA, HWIN, MWA, CATT
12. Interprests legislation and regulations regarding City of Woodstock services and maintenance with the Environmental Protection Act, Highway Traffic Act, The Municipal Act and Employment Standards Act
13. Responsible for the complete development of the labour force through peer to peer training and contracted training services, and corporate training guidelines with Health and Safety Manager
14. Maintains expertise and certifications at high level by attending training courses such as Ontario Good Roads School Association, Association of Ontario Road Supervisors, Ministry of the Environment or other recognized courses
15. Maintains Wastewater Certification required by legislation
16. Exploring new opportunities for continuous improvement and utilizing new technological advancements
17. Must respond to emergencies at all hours of the day including after hour calls (i.e. natrual and man-made disasters, responsible for stanby calls 24/7/365 to ensure that Public Works crew can quickly resolve issues at any time

Qualifications:

Essential

• Minimum Grade 12 high school diploma
• 3-5 years of experience in a Public Works environment
• 1-3 years of Supervisory experience
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Act in a professional manner when dealing with the Public, Council, and staff
• Certified Road Supervisor – CRS
• Level 1 Wastewater Collection Facility Operator License within 12 months and act as Overall Responsible Operator (ORO)
• Must be willing to obtain Joint Health and Safety Certification
• Valid DZ driver’s license

Preferred

• Minimum 3 years Community College in Engineering (Construction or Civil), OACETT certified C.E.T.,

Working Conditions:

• The City of Woodstock is a fully in-office workplace where employees are expected to work on-site.

The City of Woodstock is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We embrace equity, diversity, justice, inclusion and belonging and we’re committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives and skills, representative of the communities we serve. The more inclusive we are, the better our work and workplace will be. We are committed to creating a workplace where people experience meaningful work, a sense of hope and optimism, an environment of trust, and inspired results. If this sounds like an environment in which you would like to work, apply here today! We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

Please note: Immediate family member, as per City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015, shall not be employed in the City of Woodstock in any capacity under the following circumstances, but not limited to wherein the family member is in a supervisory or management capacity or responsible for the work of the individual or the department. A conflict of interest must be declared to the Director of Human Resources as outlined in the City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015 as soon as it has been identified.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstock will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation by contacting [email protected]. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check and reference checks as well as proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.

We invite all qualified applicants to submit their resume and cover letter via online at https://cityofwoodstock.applytojob.com/.

We thank all candidates who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Artificial intelligence tools may be used to help recruiters identify potential candidates on external platforms. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.