The Township of Wellesley is an agriculturally based municipality with approximately 11,500 Residents within Waterloo Region and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment for both residents and employees.
Wellesley Township is looking for self-motivated, hardworking team players to fill the position of TEMPORARY WINTER OPERATOR within the Public Works Department.
Responsibilities:
- Snow plowing, sanding and salting.
- Any manner of work related to road or facility maintenance such as asphalt repairs, storm water network repairs, tree and brush trimming, sign replacement, etc.
- Operating and maintaining trucks, front-end loader, agricultural tractor and sweeper.
- Operating and maintaining small equipment such as chain saw, quick-cut saw, plate tamper, pressure washer, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must have completed grade 10 plus additional vocational program with courses that are job related and have at least six (6) months of relevant experience.
- Must be physically fit and reliable.
- Must possess a valid DZ license in good standing.
- Must be capable of operating, in a safe manner, and servicing, a truck, agricultural tractor, front end loader, sweeper.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Highway Traffic Act, Traffic Control Procedures (Book 7), Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc., considered an asset.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a Grade 12 diploma, and prior municipal Public Works winter experience.
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Department |
Public Works |
Union Affiliation |
CUPE Local 1542 |
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Job Status |
Temporary Full-Time |
Compensation |
$27.69 for first 3 months and $29.93 for remainder of the term as per local union agreement, plus applicable shift and winter premiums |
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Location |
Public Works Yard; 4639 Lobsinger Line, St.Clements, Ontario |
Hours of Work |
Shift work and some overtime hours will be required. Shifts will be: 1:00pm-9:00pm Monday to Friday |
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Posting Date |
August 18, 2025 |
Closing Date |
September 26, 2025 |
Qualified candidates may submit a detailed resume in confidence to the Township as soon possible and those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Attention: Grace Kosch, Clerk
Email: gkosch@wellesley.ca (preferred)
Mail:
Township of Wellesley
4639 Lobsinger Line
St Clements, Ontario N0B 2M0
Fax: (519) 699 4540
We thank all those who apply but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of Wellesley is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, c.25) and will be used to select a candidate.