Overnight Winter Sidewalk Patrol - (26-201)
Job Title

Overnight Winter Sidewalk Patrol

Organizational Unit

Community Services -> Parks & Facility Services

Requisition #

26-201

Location

Shift Type

Job Type

Seasonal/Sessional

If a contract, Contract Duration

6 months

Staffing request is required for

New Position

Date Posted By

8/31/2026

Date Posting Closes

9/14/2026

Time Posting Closes: 5:00 p.m.

Category

Parks & Property Maintenance

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education

High School or GED

Salary Payband/Range

$26.00 per hour

Job Description

The Overnight Winter Sidewalk Patrol is responsible to perform routine inspections of the municipality’s sidewalks, trails, stairs, parking lots and observe both weather and surface conditions in the field and electronically to determine if a winter event response is required.

Job Requirements

Practical working knowledge of Municipal infrastructure operations. Previous experience as a Roads/Parks Operator with winter maintenance sidewalk experience an asset.

Traffic control and Book 7 training required. Knowledge of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act and defensive driving techniques in order to safely operate Town equipment and vehicles.

Ability to operate a winter sidewalk equipment such as articulating tractors,



farm style tractors, truck with salt spreader, small truck and front plough an asset.

Good problem-solving, record-keeping, and analytical skills.

Sound decision-making abilities in order to make decisions concerning weather and road-related conditions.

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Working knowledge of the Minimum Maintenance Standards

Good communication and collaboration skills with ability to deal effectively and courteously with staff and general public.

Availability and ability to work overnight shifts starting between 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. rotating with others throughout the seven days of the week or as designated by Parks Supervisor starting approximately from November 1 to April 1.

Ability to work in unfavourable working conditions.

Practical working knowledge of health and safety regulations, WHMIS, and procedures to deal with roads maintenance observations and winter patrol.

Class “G” Driver’s Licence required in valuable standing and a clean driver's abstract.

The Town of Newmarket is committed to accommodating all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code for all employment activities including the recruitment process.

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📌 Overnight Winter Sidewalk Patrol (Ontario)
🏢 Town of Newmarket
📍 Ontario