Leadhand, Works Operations

Oakville; Oakville; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Oakville is seeking a Leadhand, Works Operations for a five-month temporary full-time position, primarily afternoon shifts (2:00pm–10:30pm) with on-call standby. You will supervise crews, coordinate winter control activities, and ensure safe, efficient road infrastructure maintenance.

Responsibilities include directing work, reporting and documentation, and training staff while maintaining equipment and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school graduation with Ontario Good Roads Association TJ Mahoney courses or equivalent; willingness to enroll in TJ Mahoney courses.
• 3-5 years of Municipal Public Works/roads maintenance experience and thorough knowledge of winter control operations, road construction, maintenance procedures and equipment usage.
• Proven experience directing and assigning work, including training and monitoring performance.
• Strong leadership, conflict resolution and public relations skills.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Customer service skills for dealing with public, co-workers and contractors.
• Good time management and flexibility across varied duties.
• Computer proficiency in common office applications and ability to learn specialized systems.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team; problem solving.
• Knowledge of Highway Traffic Act and Occupational Health & Safety Act and safety in equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Works Operation crews and contractors to ensure safe, efficient work per standards and regulations.
• Maintain daily tracking, reporting, and documentation of activities and weather conditions.
• Oversee winter control operations by Town crews and contractors (road patrols, sanding/salting, plowing, sidewalk care, snow removal).
• Report infrastructure deficiencies such as potholes, damaged signs, guard rails, and inlet grates.
• Arrange, schedule, and perform utility locates and stakeouts.
• Ensure tools, vehicles, equipment, supplies and materials are available and maintained.
• Ensure equipment is operated safely and maintained in good condition.
• Respond to inquiries/complaints from public, emergency services, departments, Town Council; initiate work orders.
• Assist in training new and existing workers in safe practices and proper tool use.
• Represent the Town and department professionally with the public and other groups.
• Be prepared for stand-by/on-call duties for overnights and weekends; serve as Stand-in Supervisor when needed.
• May be assigned to central or satellite depots as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including those of a lower job classification.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Public relations

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Education

Ontario Good Roads Association TJ Mahoney courses

Tools

Office software

Job description

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 professional, 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 supervision and as part of a team. Ability to assess and problem solve.
• Demonstrated experience in general repairs, maintenance and mechanical operations in addition to possessing a working knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act and an understanding of health & safety issues relevant to the operation of equipment used for daily activities including chain saw, plows, trucks are requirements.

A valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s Licence Class DZ (standard and automatic transmission) is required with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. Note: Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. Successful applicants will be required to provide the Corporation with a copy of their driver’s licence and a current driver’s abstract (no older than 30 days from their offer date) and will be required to pass a Town administered road test as a condition of employment.

DATED: October 27, 2026

The town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates.

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job.This does not include all the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the int eview & selection process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the testing , practical assessment and interview components of the recruitment process is 75%.

Wethank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.