General Labourer / Operator (Full Time - 6 Months)

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Contract Duration: 6 Months
• Hourly Rate: $30.59 to $35.98
• Closing Date: 2026-10-23
• Department: Public Works

The Township of Guelph/Eramosa is currently accepting applications for Public Works - General Labourer/Operator Full-Time Temporary (6 Months). The Township of Guelph/Eramosa is located at the south end of Wellington County, surrounding the City of Guelph and is a vibrant rural and small urban municipality.

The Township’s Public Works department is currently seeking applications for a full-time temporary General Labourer/Operator position to fill a vacancy until the return of the incumbent. The successful candidate must be mechanically inclined and have experience performing a variety of duties associated with roads services and maintenance.

Summary of Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in roads maintenance
• A valid Ontario Driver’s License, Class “D” with a “Z” endorsement and a Ministry of Transportation abstract in good standing
• Working knowledge of operating a variety of hand tools, trucks, snowplows and construction equipment
• Excellent communication skills and work ethic
• Ability to deal with the public and respond to inquiries in a tactful and courteous manner
• Basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft operating systems
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• On-call response time within 30 minutes to all the Township’s Public Works – Roads Department work locations
• Working knowledge of all Occupational Health and Safety and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System regulations
• Previous snowplow experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining various equipment
• Driving single and tandem axle vehicles
• Performing labourer activities
• Operating snow removal equipment to provide services for winter operations

The Township offers a generous compensation and pension package with a commitment to work/life balance and well-being.

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit the required information no later than 4:00pm Friday October 23, 2026.

Send your cover letter and resume (in pdf format) by email to humanresources@get.on.ca or by mail to 8348 Wellington Rd 124, Rockwood, ON, N0B 2K0. Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line.

We thank all applicants and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Township of Guelph/Eramosa is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and committed to a barrier-free workplace. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment and handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.