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

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

Applications are being accepted for the temporary casual position of Sidewalk Winter Control 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.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate equipment relating to Sidewalk Winter Control operations including but not limited to Sidewalk Plow with Plow Blade or Snow Blower Attachment.
• Actively participate in a team environment.
• Complete daily logs and time sheets.
• Report vandalism, mechanical difficulties, equipment / property damage, etc.
• Report variances to daily work plans.
• Comply with all applicable regulations / requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Requirements

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 2025 until approximately mid-April 2026.

Pay / Salary

$29.94 per hour

Mandatory Orientation

You will be required to complete an orientation session which is expected to be scheduled in November 2025. 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 Friday, August 22, 2025 . Applications received after August 22, 2025 , 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.

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.

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