Job Details:

TemporaryFull-Time(CUPE 136T)

Posting Status:

Restricted to current Town of Oakville employees

Duration:

One contract positions lasting approximately 5 months (November to April)

Closing Date:

Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on November 3, 2026.

Internal secondment applications are welcome.Please note, however, that members of management will not be considered for secondments into bargaining unit positions.

Please Note: The position will be required to work the Winter Patrol Shift.Successful candidates will be expected to work the afternoon shift – 2:00pm to 10:30pm, and will be scheduled for the on-call schedule to support operations.

Shifts and shift locations will be assigned depending on operational needs and are subject to change.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly.

The Leadhand, Works Operations is a working leadhand and assists the Supervisor in the planning and scheduling of all resources necessary to carry out Work Operations activities related to road infrastructure repair & maintenance, municipal drainage/water resources repairs & maintenance, winter control, and special collection (loose leaf) programs.

Job Responsibilities

- Assists with the supervision and work carried out by Works Operation crews and contractors to ensure it is performed effectively and efficiently and in accordance with Town or Department maintenance standards, and in accordance with other legislated requirements (e.g. Labour Regulations, Safety Regulations, Traffic Control, etc.).
- Maintains accurately the daily tracking, reporting,



record keeping and documentation of activities and weather conditions.
- Assists the Supervisor in supervising/overseeing winter control maintenance operations by Town crews and contractors including road patrols, sanding/salting, road plowing, sidewalk clearing, snow removal, etc.
- Reports infrastructure deficiencies such as potholes, damaged street signs, guide rails, obstructed inlet grates, catch basins, etc.
- Arranging/scheduling/performing utility locates and stakeouts.
- Accountable for all tools, vehicles, equipment, supplies and materials required for the operational activities within the lead hand’s work crew.
- Ensures all equipment is operated safely and competently within his/her work crew, and that all equipment is maintained in a good operating condition.
- Investigates and responds to inquiries/complaints from the general public, emergency services, other Departments, senior management, members of Town Council and initiates work orders.
- Assists in training or instructing new and existing workers to perform job functions in safe manner, and in the proper use of tools and equipment.
- Represents the Town and department in a qualified, courteous and respectful manner in all dealings with the public, other groups, agencies and individuals.




- The successful candidatemust be prepared for assigned periods for standby/on-call duties for overnights and weekends throughout the year.
- Performs the role of a Stand-in Supervisor for occasions when the Supervisor is not available.
- May be assigned to either a central operations or satellite depot as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned, including those of a lower job classification.

Qualifications

- High school graduation plus successful completion of the Ontario Good Roads Association’s TJ Mahoney courses. Consideration may be given to candidates who are currently enrolled into the TJ Mahoney courses or successfully completed other Ontario Good Roads Association courses.
- 3-5 years previous related experience in a municipal public works and/or roads maintenance environment and have a thorough knowledge and understanding in all aspects of winter control operations public works operations, road construction, maintenance procedures and equipment usage.
- Proven experience in directing and assigning work to others, including training and monitoring work performance.
- Strong leadership, conflict resolution and public relations skills
- Demonstrated effective communication, both oral and written skills.
- Possess effective customer service skills required to deal with others including the public, co-workers, and contractors.
- Proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties.
- Computer proficiency in common office applications and ability to learn specialized systems.
- Ability to work with minimal supervis

📌 Leadhand, Works Operations (Canada)
🏢 Oakville
📍 Canada