Job opportunity

The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville invites applications for the position of

Winter Control Labourer

Infrastructure Services department (Contract position, up to 35 hours per week)

Located on the north-west edge of the Greater Toronto Area, less than one hour’s drive from Toronto and just moments away from the 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 over 30,000 residents and is the largest urban community and regional service centre within Dufferin County.

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 values-based, thriving and cooperative work environment that supports our employees’ success. Our values of respect, integrity, team and excellence (RITE) aren’t just words—they’re what we live by every day.

They guide how we work together, do what is “RITE”, make decisions and support each other. These values form the foundation of our workplace culture, helping us grow stronger as a team and better serve our community. 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.

Position description

The Town has seven (7) opportunities available for the contract position of Winter Control Labourer. This position will be performing manual labour and operating small equipment and vehicles to carry out the maintenance responsibilities of the Public Works Division related to winter control. This is a five (5) month contract position,



anticipated to begin November 16, 2026, and end on April 9, 2027. Hours during this contract period are up to thirty-five (35) hours per week, weather permitted. There may be occasional overtime based on business needs.

Job duties

- Performing manual labour as required, such as snow shoveling, transferring sand and salt to winter control equipment and other duties which are the responsibility of the department; Operating Town owned or rented small equipment and vehicles used for maintenance of municipal services, including snow and ice removal operations.
- Minor maintenance of the shop and yard, such as cleaning, painting, minor equipment repairs, and preventative maintenance of snow removal equipment.
- Assisting with winter control operations both during and outside normal working hours, including weekends and early mornings starting at 4 a.m.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Completed a minimum Grade ten (10) education.
- Valid G Ontario Driver’s License.
- Six months of pervious experience in the maintenance of municipal services is considered an asset.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Good communication and listening skills.

Hourly range: $30.28 to $35.43 per hour, band 5 on the Town’s 2026 pay grid Qualified candidates are invited to apply no later than 4 p.m. on September 18, 2026. Applications may be submitted online,



at orangeville.ca/jobs or in person at Town Hall on 87 Broadway, addressed to Human Resources. Please do not email your application. Please note that only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted by Human Resources.

To select the best candidates to serve the Town and its people, several screening tools, including police record checks, may be required as part of the hiring process for certain 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 is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process, and applicants are asked to make their needs known in advance. By submitting your personal information to the Town, 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. Questions about this collection should be directed to the manager, Human Resources at 87 Broadway, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1K1.

The Town recruitment software has applicant tracking capabilities, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to assess applications.

Questions about this posting?

Human Resources, Town of Orangeville

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (phone hidden) ext. 7304

📌 Winter Control Labourer (Orangeville)
🏢 Town of Orangeville Human Resources
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