Public Works Relief Operators - 2026-27

Position Details

• Position: Public Works Relief Operator
• Employment Type: On-call
• Contract Duration: November 2026 to mid-April 2027
• Pay Range: $33.25/hour as per the Collective Agreement
• Department: Public Works
• Work Location: Gananoque
• Deadline: October 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Reporting to the Manager of Public Works, this contract position provides back-up support for the Town’s fall and winter maintenance activities. The operator will operate Town-owned vehicles and equipment in accordance with the Department’s Safety Manual and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, helping maintain road allowances, properties, buildings, and appurtenances of the Corporation as directed.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Maintenance of Roads, Sidewalks and Storm System

• Perform winter maintenance operations on all Town roads, including lanes, parking lots, and sidewalks.
• May be required to install or repair catch basins, storm drains, and pipes.
• May be required to install or repair new and existing ditches and culverts.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Operate and maintain Town equipment.
• Check, lubricate, refuel, and clean equipment.
• Report repairs required to trucks, mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, motors, stand-by generators, and other equipment to the Supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications And Competencies

• Minimum Grade 12 high school diploma.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience.
• Ability to perform plowing and/or salting operations.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, day or night.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. independently.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical equipment and procedures.
• Available on an on-call basis, on short notice, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Must retain a valid Class D driver’s licence with Z endorsement.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should apply in confidence no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 23, 2026, to the attention of:

Melanie Kirkby, CAO
Town of Gananoque
30 King Street East
Gananoque, Ontario, K7G 1E9
Email: hr@gananoque.ca

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected and will only be used for the purpose of candidate selection. The Town will provide accommodation for individuals with accessibility needs.