Roads Labourer

Job Title:              Roads Labourer (CUPE Posting)

Division/Branch:   Roads           

Classification:       General Labourer

Salary:                 $27.83/hr

Benefits:               In accordance with Collective Agreement

Hours of Work:      In accordance with the Collective Agreement

Position Status:     1 regular, continuing position. This is an existing vacancy.

Posted Internally:  May 14, 2025

Closing Date:        May 21, 2025

Reporting to the Roads Supervisor, The Roads Labourer position will be responsible for providing safe and accessible roads and sidewalks for the public. This position will have a focus on the repair and maintenance of City sidewalks, curbs, parking lots and other general maintenance on City property by performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled labour including brick and concrete work in the summer months. They will also assist with trimming, sweeping, flagging, shoveling and a variety of other laboring duties throughout the year. The individual will demonstrate initiative on a daily basis, understand the role they play within the community, and have excellent customer service skills.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs scheduled road and street maintenance operations.
• Assist with road sign maintenance, spring maintenance, patching potholes, guard rail repair, and sanding/plowing.
• Repairs, resurfaces, and replaces worn or damaged sections of concrete structures according to grade and depth specifications.
• Performs a variety of other labour tasks on worksites such as construction sites, sidewalks, parking lots, ditches, roadways etc.
• May be required to assist with traffic control for Roads projects.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner and in accordance with the Ontario Health & Safety Act and the City of Kenora’s Health & Safety Policy.
• Provides leadership and guidance to seasonal student labourers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid “G” Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools such as hammer, drill, saw, wrenches, sockets etc.
• Experience using and safe operation of equipment for roadway brushing and tree-trimming, lawn maintenance and grass cutting equipment, and small tools.
• One (1) year related experience in stonework, masonry, concrete, or construction work is required.
• Chainsaw certification considered an asset.
• Ability to get along well with others including supervisors, co-workers, members of the public and other partners in service.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have good communication, time management and organizational skills.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift and carry 50 lbs. frequently and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and or walk for long periods of time. Ability and willingness to work in varying climate conditions.
• Follows departmental operating policy and procedures, and provincial regulations regarding health, safety and work practices.
• Works independently and proactively to ensure work is processed quickly and efficiently and that deadlines are met.
• Knowledge of Ontario regulations that apply to the repair or installation of sidewalks under the Municipal Act is considered an asset.
• Must have an understanding of concrete and roadwork maintenance techniques. 

Qualified applicants are invited to apply no later than 12:00 p.m. noon May 21, 2025.

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