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

Position Details

• Location: Guelph
• Rate: $30.99 per hour
• Employment Type: Casual
• Contract Duration: Temporary (Nov 2026 to mid-April 2027)
• Hours of Work: Up to 60 hours per week, shifts 4 to 12 hours as needed
• Department: Public Works
• Application Deadline: 2026-08-24

Job Summary

The City of Guelph is a vibrant community with over 120,000 people located in the heart of Southern Ontario, just one hours driving distance from Toronto. Set in a picturesque natural setting, Guelph is known for its rich architectural heritage, growing economy and excellent quality of life - all good reasons to consider a career in this beautiful city.

Position Overview

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 have a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement processes. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City’s Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Vision for an inclusive, connected and prosperous city.

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

• 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.

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. Candidates must provide a current driver’s abstract prior to 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.
• 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.

Mandatory Orientation

You will be required to complete an orientation session which is expected to be scheduled in November 2026. Further details will be provided to successful applicants.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system. Preference will be given to all applications received by August 24, 2026. Applications received after August 24, 2026, will be reviewed on an as-needed basis.

Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Proof of qualifications will be requested at the interview stage.

Please visit the job posting listed on our careers page and click on the “Apply for this job” button. Instructions will follow.

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.