Winter Control Labourer Operator

The City of Guelph is a vibrant community with over 120,000 people located in the heart of Southern Ontario. Applications are being accepted for the temporary casual position of Winter Control Labourer Operator within the Public Works Department. Reporting to the Public Works Supervisors, the successful candidate will focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement processes.

Hours of work: This role is required to work during or following snowstorms for shifts ranging from 4 to 12 hours in duration. Hours will be as needed on a call-in basis, Sunday through Saturday, up to a maximum of 12 hours per day and 60 hours per week. Ability to respond to the worksite within a reasonable response time is required. This is a temporary position working from approximately November 2026 until approximately mid-April 2027.

Duties:

• Roads Winter Control: Perform duties in the development, maintenance and operation of the Operations Department related to roads winter control. Operate various types of equipment including tractors with plow attachment in a safe and efficient manner. Perform various duties relating to winter control of roadways including operating manual snow and ice clearing and manual salting and sanding equipment. Comply with all applicable regulations and requirements. Remove obstacles hazardous to employees or the public. Immediately report vandalism, mechanical difficulties, damage and hazardous conditions. Actively participate in a team environment. Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Sidewalk Winter Control: Operate equipment relating to Sidewalk Winter Control operations including but not limited to Sidewalk Plow with Plow Blade or Snow Blower Attachment. Actively participate in a team environment. Complete daily logs and time sheets. Report vandalism, mechanical difficulties, equipment/property damage, etc. Report variances to daily work plans. Comply with all applicable regulations/requirements. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12 education is required.
• Experience related to the duties listed above which includes 1 year relevant experience.
• Must possess a Class G licence with a good driving record. A Class DZ would be a definite asset.
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date.
• Experience with relevant equipment such as snow blowers, sidewalk plows, farm tractors, skid steers and pick-up trucks with a plow would be an asset.
• Self-motivated with the ability to communicate in a cordial and professional manner.
• Able to perform physical labour including lifting and shoveling.
• Mechanically inclined with strong attention to detail.
• Must be a reliable self-starter, able to make decisions and function with minimum supervision.
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Have the ability to deal with the public in a cordial manner and work well in a team environment.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical activities including lifting, digging, shoveling, raking and climbing ladders.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Rate: $30.99 per hour

Mandatory Orientation: You will be required to complete an orientation session which is expected to be scheduled in November 2026.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Hiring Process Transparency: The City of Guelph is committed to fair and transparent recruitment practices. Candidates who participate in an interview for this position will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Accessibility: The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged.