Seasonal Winter Night Patroller (Contract - Full Time)
Guelph/Eramosa, ON · Full Time · $30.59 – $35.98/hr
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Category: Public Works (Roads, Fleet, Operations)
Position Details
- Employment Type: Temporary Full-time
- Contract: November 2026– April 2027
- Salary: $30.59 – $35.98 per hour
- Location: Township of Guelph/Eramosa
- Department: Public Works
- Application Deadline: 2026-10-02 12:00 p.m.
The Township of Guelph/Eramosa is a vibrant rural and small urban municipality located at the south end of Wellington County which includes the settlement areas of Rockwood, Eden Mills, Everton, Ariss, Marden and Cross Creek.
The Township’s Public Works Department is looking for a skilled and dedicated individual to join us as a Seasonal Winter Night Patroller. In this role, you will be responsible for various winter road maintenance tasks including; conducting and documenting road condition inspections, providing snow/ice removal and contacting additional operators when required.
Minimum Qualifications
- An excellent attitude and work ethic
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- 2 years’ experience in road maintenance
- Working knowledge of all Occupational Health and Safety and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System regulations
- A valid Ontario Driver’s License, Class “D” with a “Z” endorsement and a Ministry of Transportation abstract in good standing
- Previous snowplow experience is preferred
The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills, the ability to deal with the public and respond to inquiries in a tactful and courteous manner, have basic knowledge of computers and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
The Township offers a generous compensation and pension package with a commitment to work/life balance and well-being.
How to Apply
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. A complete job description can be found on our web site at www.get.on.ca.
Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume no later than 12:00 p.m. Friday October 2, 2026.
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.