Employment Opportunity: Operator/Labourer 2 - Posting Closes February 5, 2025
Full-Time, Permanent Position - DZ Licence Minimum Requirement
Tay Township, located on the sunset shores of Georgian Bay, is seeking an individual who thrives in a culture of change and progression to join #TeamTay as an Operator/Labourer 2, an integral and valued role on the Township’s Operational Services Team. We are looking for adaptability to our growing and evolving Municipality and demonstrated enthusiasm for positively impacting the Corporation and our Community as one.
Reporting to the Supervisor of Operational Services, the Operator/Labourer 2 operates equipment/vehicles, including tandem trucks, and performs functions in the construction and maintenance of the Township’s roads, parks, and facility operations and capital works in compliance with applicable legislation and Township standards and common construction practices.
Key Qualifications
- Class ‘DZ’ Drivers Licence in good standing is required; Class ‘AZ’ Driver’s Licence in good standing is considered an asset.
- OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) or equivalent.
- Three (3) years of experience in the operation of heavy equipment including but not limited to backhoes, dozers, loaders, graders, and tandem trucks with snowplough/sanding equipment.
- Three (3) years of related, progressive work experience, in municipal operations related to core municipal infrastructure (e.g., roads, bridges, culverts, parks, and facilities).
- Knowledge of small equipment, heavy trucks, and equipment acquired through practical experience.
- Ability to exercise attention to detail and auditory, mental, and visual concentration and alertness to ensure the safety of others; ability to work independently in a safe, effective, and efficient manner; ability to safely operate varying pieces of equipment and tools (e.g., snowplow, backhoe etc.).
This position is subject to variable days and hours of work and requires incumbents to be on standby, rotating on-call (evenings and weekends) and a rotating weekend schedule from May to October. Attendance may be required in emergencies or critical situations and to conduct road condition patrols after hours and on weekends during the winter season as required. Involves driving in severe, inclement weather for extended periods in the winter season and other seasons, as required; repetition requiring alertness is experienced when driving for extended periods.
The compensation range for this Full-Time, Permanent position is $28.17 to $32.96 per hour with a 40-hour work week. We also offer a comprehensive pension and benefit package (conditions may apply).
Join #TeamTay today and help transform the way local government connects with the community it serves.
Interested applicants are encouraged to do the following:
- Reference the complete position description including comprehensive qualifications available on the Tay Township website – tay.ca/jobs
- Please submit a (1) cover letter and (2) resume via email by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2025, to the attention of Human Resources (HR@Tay.ca).
Application Notes:
- Please reference ‘2025-008’ within the email subject line.
- Please indicate how you heard about this opportunity within your application.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for consideration will be contacted. Only applications submitted through email communication will be accepted. All applicants must provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Written correspondence pertaining to this recruitment may be sent to the email address provided.
Personal information collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act will only be used to determine eligibility for potential employment. Tay Township is an inclusive employer committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible support you may need.