Roads Operations Labourer Student (4) (SS.26.12)

Position Description:

Reporting to the Roads Supervisors, the incumbents will perform labour-related duties with regard to maintenance of roads, road signs, curb and gutters, sidewalks etc. Related tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Hand load construction and maintenance materials.
• Complete daily journals.
• Complete circle checks for vehicles.
• Assist with the maintenance of curb and gutters, sidewalks, signs, culverts, catch basins, storm sewers, ditches, pavement patching and road restoration.
• Assist with traffic control and pilot truck operations for road construction and maintenance work.
• Hand sweep sand and stone from road surfaces, hand digs around underground utilities.
• Carry out maintenance and housekeeping duties on grounds and buildings.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High School student – minimum of 16 years of age.
• 3 months related experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment, accept and follow verbal and written instructions, complete duties to an acceptable level of quantity and quality with minimal supervision and follow all of Norfolk County Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to deal with the public courteously and effectively.
• Must be motivated, hardworking individual able to work outside in all weather (hot, dusty, cold and wet).
• Ability to safely operate various tools and equipment related to general maintenance.
• Must have green patch CSA approved safety boots, 6” – 8” to cover ankle, suede or leather.
• Must have Class G2 Driver’s License.

Note:

Must be willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

Employment is conditional upon: attendance at all training sessions, submission of required documentation/certification, adherence to the minimum age requirements and ability to meet the employment term.

At time of application must be enrolled in a secondary education institution or institution of higher learning.

Applicants must submit a criminal record check (dated within the last 3 months) from their local police service for approval prior to commencing employment.

Interviews:

Interviews will be held in the month of February 2026.

Benefits

Posting #: SS.26.12

Position: Roads Operations Labourer

Division: Public Works

Department: Roads

Number of Vacancies: 4

Rate: $18.48 per hour

Location: Multiple Locations: Central (1), West (1), East (1), Simcoe (1)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Note: Must be willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

Posting Period: December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026

Duration:

The duration of this contract will be approximately 4 months.  Applicants are expected to fulfill the entire contract period commencing April 29, 2026, until September 4, 2026.

Please note: No two applicants can have the same e-mail address attached to their profile. Please ensure when applying to positions you provide a unique e-mail address associated with your own profile.

How to Apply:

• Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf
• If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be sent as 1 file.

Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.