Road Patroller

Position Details

• Location: Penetanguishene
• Hourly Rate: $26.35 plus 4% vacation pay
• Closing Date: 2026-09-27
• Employment Type: Seasonal
• Contract Type: Fixed-Term
• Engagement Type: Seasonal
• Department: Public Works
• Hours of Work: Friday to Sunday, 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (approximately 30 hours per week)
• Work Location: On-Site

Job Summary

The Town of Penetanguishene is a picturesque bilingual community with a population of approximately 10,000 located on the southerly tip of beautiful Georgian Bay. We are currently seeking a Winter Road Patroller (Weekend Night Shift) with a valid DZ Driver’s Licence to join our Public Works Department for the 2026 – 2027 winter season.

Duties

• Patrol Town roads during the winter season under minimal supervision to ensure road safety and compliance with Provincial Minimum Maintenance Standards.
• Monitor changing weather conditions.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks related to vehicles and equipment.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and record deficiencies.
• Respond to complaints and requests for service from the public, other departments, and Council under the direction of the Roads Supervisor.
• Operate snowplow, sidewalk plow, front-end loader, sander, tandem truck, street sweeper, backhoe, shovel, pick, broom, truck, snow blower, bucket truck, hot-patch trailer, chipper, chain saw, power hand tools, sewer camera, locating tools, rental equipment, and various loaders and trackless attachments as required.
• Repair asphalt and pave surfaces by hot-melt patching, chips and coal or masonry and cement work.

Qualifications

• Secondary school completion.
• Valid and unrestricted DZ Driver’s Licence.
• Ability to operate multiple related pieces of equipment with excellent driving skills.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification is an asset.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and practices.
• Chainsaw Licence is an asset.

Working Conditions

This is a temporary, seasonal contract position from November 2026 to April 2027 covered under CUPE, Local 2308.05. The successful candidate will work Friday to Sunday, 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The working environment contains minimal risks or discomforts requiring additional safety precautions, including frequent exposure to extreme temperatures.

Application Instructions

Interested individuals are asked to forward their resume and cover letter no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 27, 2026, to the Human Resources Department by applying through ADP.

The Town of Penetanguishene is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Please advise the Town’s Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to participate fully and equally during recruitment and selection.

Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act: personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection.