The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville

invites applications for the position of

Winter Control Operator

Infrastructure Services

(Contract position, 40 hours per week)

Located on the north-west edge of the Greater Toronto Area, less than one hour’s drive from Toronto and yet only moments away from the unspoiled, natural beauty of the Niagara Escarpment, the Town of Orangeville (“Town”) offers an excellent combination of location, small town charm and urban amenities. Situated in the picturesque natural setting of the Hills of Headwaters, Orangeville is home to nearly 30,000 residents and is the largest urban community and regional service centre within the County of Dufferin. Orangeville is a great place to raise a family, with an excellent quality of life and a strong sense of community. The Town is committed to a value based, thriving and collaborative work environment that supports our employee’s success. Our employees are passionate about delivering high-quality programs and services to our residents and are proud to contribute to making Orangeville one of the exceptional places to live in Canada.

The successful candidate will operate equipment and perform manual labour to carry out the Infrastructure Services maintenance responsibilities related to winter control. The main duties of the position include operating trucks, loader back hoes, and other equipment used for maintenance of municipal services, primarily for winter control. This position also performs manual labour, and other duties as assigned.

This position will require the candidates to work in cold conditions and perform physically demanding work.

Successful candidates will have a secondary school diploma or equivalent, and a valid Ontario Class DZ driver’s licence.  Successful candidates will have six (6) months of previous snow clearing experience using heavy equipment, preferably on roadways.

This is a five (5) month contract position, anticipated to begin November 18, 2024, and end on April 11, 2025.

Hourly Range: $28.51 to $33.35, Band 5 on the Town’s 2024 Hourly Pay Grid (currently under review)

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes, in confidence, to Sarah Mayer, Co-ordinator, Human Resources, no later than 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Applications may be submitted online, or in person to the Town Hall located at 87 Broadway. Please do not email your application.

To select the best candidates to serve the Town of Orangeville and its people, several screening tools, including Police Record Checks are required as part of the hiring process for some employment or volunteer positions. When requested, applicants are required to provide a Police Record Check as a condition of their offer of employment. Police Record Checks must be dated within three (3) months of the employment offer to be considered valid. The specific type of Police Record Check required will be indicated in the job posting qualifications.

The Town of Orangeville is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. By submitting your personal information to the Town of Orangeville, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment, hiring and/or employment processes. Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with the Town of Orangeville. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources at 87 Broadway, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1K1.