Lead Hand, Roads

Position Details

• Department: Operations and Infrastructure
• Location: Egypt Roads Yard
• Status: Permanent, Full Time
• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
• Wage Range: $39.15 per hour
• Date Posted: August 27, 2026
• Date Closing: September 9, 2026

Come work with us!

Employment with the Town of Georgina offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in our community. We are a progressive, forward-thinking organization focused on continuous improvement, innovation and providing exceptional customer service. We offer a collaborative team environment and an excellent place to take charge of your career.​

Position Purpose

Responsible for providing general maintenance to all Town roads and Town owned road-side properties and assisting the Roads Supervisor with the coordination and monitoring of divisional staff.

For full details, please see attached job description.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent academic level
• Supplemental training in order to operate heavy equipment.
• Minimum two (2) years related experience in road maintenance/building, preferably in a municipal environment
• Previous experience working in a computerized environment (Computer maintenance management system, GPS);
• Previous lead hand and/or acting foreman experience with demonstrated ability to prepare work schedules and exercise sound judgement
• Previous experience operating various heavy equipment (i.e. grader, tractor, loader, bulldozer, backhoe, etc.).
• Valid class “DZ” Ontario Driver’s Licence;
• CVOR Abstract in good standing required to operate Corporation vehicles;

How to apply

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter, identifying the Job Title and Job ID#. Please apply by visiting www.georgina.ca/careers no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date. The assessment process may include a practical test and/or interview.

Committed to diversity and a barrier-free environment

The Town of Georgina is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Team if you require an accommodation(s) and we will work with you to meet your needs throughout any stage of the process. Please be advised that this information will be treated in a confidential manner.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection. Further information concerning the collection of personal information should be directed to Human Resources.

Job Description

Title: Lead Hand, Roads

Position #: RW6

Department: Operations and Infrastructure

Division: Roads

Reports To: Roads Supervisor or designate

Job Grade: 5

Direction Exercised: Seasonal/Casual/Temporary Employees

Indirect Reports: Road Attendant

Revision Date: Jan 2020, June 2019, April 2019

Date Created: October 2017

Position Summary

Responsible for providing general maintenance to all Town roads and Town owned road-side properties and assisting the Road’s Supervisor with the coordination and monitoring of divisional staff

Responsibilities

• Work Planning, Scheduling and Monitoring: Oversees and/or directs the activities of divisional and seasonal staff including orientation, occupational health and safety, training on the effective/safe operation of equipment and maintenance standards/expectations;
• Prepares work schedules on a daily, weekly and/or annual basis, and assists with time sheets; PSRs and Hours of Service for all Staff;
• Identifies works, submits work orders, prioritizes work using criticality and manages backlog
• Prepares estimates for work, prepares job plans, and records actuals for work execution
• Ensures divisional staff observe all safety and other pertinent regulations/procedures and policies
• Health & Safety, Policies and Procedures: Ensures compliance of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation
• Enforces the Town’s Health and Safety Program, procedures and best practices.
• Implements, conducts, and ensures due diligence  of all health and safety matters including but not limited to training, risk assessments, workplace inspections, investigations, procedures and correcting hazards.
• Administrative & Reporting: Assists with Monthly Statements, Summary and Submission of Visa Purchase Card.
• Prepares reports and performs data entry for various inventories electronically
• May assist with the hiring of seasonal employees, providing recommendations to the Supervisor on discipline and termination decisions of seasonal staff.
• May conduct performance evaluation reviews on seasonal employees ensuring Occupational Health and Safety performance is evaluated;
• Identifies areas of concern/problems and resolves situation and/or refers to the Supervisor for resolve;
• Road Operations and Maintenance: Ensures a high level of maintenance of all Town roads and Town road-side properties including sanding, snow ploughing, grading, patching, ditching, grass cutting, tree/hedge trimming, maintaining culverts, signs, and guide rails, and acting as eyes and ears for the Town in potential emergency situations, providing accurate documentation to protect the Town from liability.
• Patrols roads during winter months and arranges sufficient staff and equipment for safe roadways.