Job ID #32205: District Supervisor, Roads (Seasonal)

cityofhamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Hamilton is seeking a Seasonal District Supervisor for roads to lead a municipal workforce and oversee external contractors, ensuring safe and compliant maintenance of roads, sidewalks, and related infrastructure within a designated district.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders while maintaining high service standards during the seasonal period from November to April.

Qualifications

• OSSD or equivalent required; CRS designation or related courses preferred.
• Minimum three years’ experience in road operations or maintenance; winter program delivery experience.
• Supervisory experience in a unionized environment; leadership, performance management and labour-relations knowledge.
• Valid Class G driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise staff; manage performance and discipline per policy.
• Coordinate work priorities to meet deadlines and respond to emergencies.
• Ensure safety, compliance with regulations and proper PPE usage.
• Oversee contracted work and inspections; liaise with external stakeholders.
• Maintain records: daily activity sheets, timesheets, and reports.
• Assist in budget awareness and cost-control; identify waste reduction opportunities.

Job description

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason

• Job ID #32205: District Supervisor, Roads (Seasonal) (six (6) vacancies)
• Union: CUPE Local 1041
• Job Description ID #: A2511
• Duration: Seasonal opportunity from approximately the beginning of November 2026 to the middle of April 2027
• Vacancy type: This posting will be used to fill current vacancies, as well as any further vacancies which arise

Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to District Superintendent, the District Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership and supervision to their (assigned workforce), municipal staff and external contractors is accountable for all maintenance activities ensuring the availability of public access to roads, sidewalks and related infrastructure in a manner which is safe, effective, efficient and compliant with applicable legislation, regulations, policy, standards, etc. Work within compliant applicable legislation, regulations, policy, standards etc. Work within a geographic district as a member of a supervisory team.

Maintenance activities such as but not limited to:

• Winter Control – snow plowing, snow removal, sidewalk/pathway clearing, de-icing, route inspections, snow fence
• Road repair – pothole patching, base repair, patch, grade and roll, MMS compliance
• Shoulder Maintenance – grading, retrieval, repairs, wash outs
• Roadway Aesthetics – urban and rural mowing, litter control, debris clean up, line of site, storm tree response
• Drainage Maintenance – ditching, culverts, catch basins, drainage inspections, hot spots
• Sidewalk Maintenance – MMS compliance, sidewalk program, claims, inspections, repairs
• Alley – assumed/un-assumed, litter, weed control, re –grade, road re-surface
• Emergency Response & Road Closures – motor vehicle accidents, spill response, safety concerns, deficiencies

DUTIES

Manages staff performance consistently and effectively through motivation, coaching, supervision, developing and promoting the best people, discipline, attendance management and ensuring personnel matters are kept confidential, in accordance with policy and collective bargaining agreements.

Sets and communicates staff performance expectations; observes performance of each employee under their supervision throughout the year; identifies performance issues/problems; monitors and implements formal performance improvement plan and completes performance appraisals to assess staff competence, tasks and behaviours against expectations.

Ensures that staff are fully job competent, possessing the required qualifications, knowledge, skill sets and training and are readily equipped with appropriate tools, equipment and PPE to perform their jobs effectively.

Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate an operational unit; to ascertain and assign work priorities to meet deadlines and emergency responses, assess completed work and ensure compliance with appropriate standards.

Ensures service and activity compliance abide with applicable regulations and policies, such as but not limited to

• Occupational Health and Safety
• MMS Compliance
• Employment Regulations
• By-Laws
• City Standards, policies
• Specifications and procedures
• Book 7
• Hours of Service

Participates in construction meetings, provide input, schedule, inspections, monitoring, performance management of contracted work or external contractors as required.

Coordinates with stakeholders to complete work (i.e. Police, Traffic, Forestry, Transit, By-Law Enforcement, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Labour).

Account for workforce productivity through; such as but not limited to

• Completion of reports
• Daily Activity Sheets (timesheets)
• Absentee forms (Non-productive)
• Vacation scheduling
• Daily diary entry to include activities, work, schedules, programs
• Competent operations of computers and specific programs
• PAD process, performance management

Maintain good interpersonal skills, road knowledge and communication to interact with all levels within the City, stakeholders, co-workers, Council, external contractors and general public.

Demonstrates an understanding of budget preparation, identifies and communicates opportunities to reduce waste/save money as well as complies with corporate financial policies.

Investigates scenes of vehicle accidents, spills, environmental impacted areas as required. Complete appropriate steps, documentation, follow up with all required parties. Ensure to review cause and effect as well as compile information as required for freedom of information or Risk assessments. Performs professional courtesy, responsibilities and duties in regards to all Discovery or Court proceedings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Required OSSD or equivalent is a minimum educational requirement and supplementary education/training such as CRS Designation or successful completion of related courses in regards to road maintenance.
2. Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a road operational, road engineering or roads maintenance environment and minimum (6) months winter program delivery, training, mapping and route optimization with responsibilities for planning, operating procedures, scheduling, road specific maintenance programs.
3. Previous supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized Demonstrated experience and training related to leadership programs, performance management, labour relations, human rights compliance and supervising responsibilities.
4. Strong demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate an operational unit; to ascertain and assign work priorities to meet deadlines and emergency responses; to assess completed work in compliance with appropriate standards.
5. Previous experience working with Hansen, Service Request or other equivalent programs/data compiling Demonstrated experience ensuring that program inquiries and concerns are appropriately heard and thoroughly investigated, addressed and communicated professionally, and in accordance with corporate customer service guidelines, policy and spending limits.
6. Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to instil the City’s Corporate Culture, corporate core competencies including customer service, communication, team work, initiative/self-management, accountability and flexibility/adaptability.
7. Management competencies including results/achievement focus, leadership, decision making/judgement, representation and professionalism and job knowledge.
8. Good interpersonal, roads knowledge and communication skills to interact with all levels within the City, stakeholders, co-workers, Council, external contractors and general public as well as to be able to explain road operational requirements.
9. Must possess a valid class “G” Drivers Licence and a Driver’s abstract clear of any demerit points and pending infractions and/or record found to be satisfactory to the City of Hamilton. (proof will be required)
10. Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications and proficiency utilizing word processing and spreadsheets. Demonstrated experience using, Outlook, Hansen, Web based search engines, GISNET.
11. Demonstrated knowledge of applicable legislation, roads maintenance services, industry standards such as but not limited to Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, H.M.I.S legislation, Hours of Service, Book 7 Traffic Control, Minimum Maintenance Standards and Compliance.
12. Knowledge of collective agreement administration and interpretation, labour relations principles and practices, and relevant employment legislation.
13. Ability to meet heavy physical demands of this position, work in adverse weather and road conditions ability to work outside of normal business hours as required; work on rotating shifts, overtime, stand-by, callouts, including weekends, nights etc.

Assets

1. DZ Licence.
2. Knowledge in budget preparation, financial management of operational programs/projects including monitoring, control and accountability.

NOTE

Candidates being considered for this position must satisfactorily pass a computer/written assessment and interview.

Disclaimer

Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.

Terms

The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.