Winter Foreperson, Operations

Position Details

• Department: Operations and Infrastructure
• Division: Operations - Roads
• Location: Egypt Roads Yard
• Status: Seasonal, Full-time (November 2, 2026 to March 15, 2027)
• Hours of Work: 40 - 44 hours per week
• Hourly Wage: $40 per hour
• Date Posted: August 31, 2026
• Date Closing: September 11, 2026

Position Purpose

Responsible for monitoring municipal right of ways throughout the winter season to meet provincial minimum standards and Town standards while ensuring excellent customer service is always maintained. The position oversees and directs non permanent staff, as well as contractors and provides support to the Operations Supervisors to ensure those standards are always met. This position also includes the organization, planning and rectification of incoming work orders and residential concerns.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Secondary School diploma or equivalent approved combination of education and experience. Completion of a post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum Class G Driver’s License required with a satisfactory driving record.
• MTO CVOR Abstract in good standing required to operate corporate vehicles.
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years’ of leadership experience in a municipal operations environment or a similar role with a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and administer municipal winter operations contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide seasonal leadership and direction to seasonal non permanent staff, contractors for the safe and cost-effective operational requirements of the Operations Division throughout the winter season.
• Assist and provide objective, qualitative information as requested by the Operations Coordinator, Winter Seasonal, Operations Supervisors and Manager, Operations.
• Organize, schedule, plan and delegate foreseen and unforeseen tasks to seasonal staff, contractors; as well as respond to staff and contractor concerns.
• Preplan work to ensure site safety and that staff have the necessary equipment and tools to conduct the tasks.
• Provide site supervision, at times to multiple sites, to meet legislative requirements and to ensure all Town policies and procedures are being followed.
• Contact and meet with residents to discuss concerns and complaints and resolve issues independently in the field regularly throughout the winter season.
• Provide information and submit action plans to resolve large issues to the Operations Coordinator, Winter Seasonal.
• Meet with contractors and municipal partners to discuss ongoing projects.
• Schedule work to be completed by contractors when required.
• Participate in evening, weekend, early morning, and overnight shifts.
• Respond to and deploy seasonal staff, contractors as required following applicable Town procedures.
• Oversee and at times perform the routine patrols in meeting the Minimum Maintenance Standards O. Reg. 239/02 through the winter season.
• Ensure deficiencies are captured and reported accurately and the repair takes place in advance of the timelines set out within the O Reg, 239/02.

How to apply

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter, identifying your name, the Job Title and Job ID#2026.109S. Please apply by visiting the 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 the Human Resources Manager, Town of Georgina, 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick, ON L4P 3G1 (905) 476-4301.