Winter Control Labourer Operator (Casual, Temporary up to 6 months)

The City of Guelph•Guelph, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Guelph is seeking a temporary casual Winter Control Labourer Operator for the Public Works Department. This role focuses on quality customer service and continuous improvement, aligning with the City's Strategic Plan and Corporate Values. The position involves working during and after snowstorms for shifts of 4 to 12 hours on a call-in basis, Sunday through Saturday, with a maximum of 60 hours per week. A reasonable response time to the worksite is required. This is a temporary position expected to last from approximately November 2026 until mid-April 2027.

Requirements

Minimum Grade 12 education is required.
1 year relevant experience related to the duties listed above.
Must possess a Class G licence with a good driving record.
Ability to respond to the worksite within a reasonable response time is required.
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 and be able to actively participate in daily activities, working within live traffic conditions and adverse weather conditions.
Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Nice To Haves

A Class DZ licence would be a definite asset.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform duties in the development, maintenance and operation of the Operations Department related 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 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, the Highway Traffic Act, all Federal, Provincial and City regulations, policies and procedures.
Remove obstacles hazardous to employees or the public or that interfere with the safe operation of vehicles or equipment.
Immediately report vandalism, mechanical difficulties, damage and hazardous conditions.
Actively participate in a team environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Operate equipment relating to Sidewalk Winter Control operations including but not limited to Sidewalk Plow with Plow Blade or Snow Blower Attachment.
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.

Benefits

Preference will be given to all applications received by August 24, 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.
Candidates who participate in an interview for this position will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their interview.
Notifications will be provided in writing, or through technology.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged.
Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws.
All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time.
In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures.
If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.
Privacy Notice 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.