Sidewalk Winter Control Operator (Casual, Temporary up to 6 months)

City of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Guelph is seeking a temporary casual Sidewalk Winter Control Operator. This role involves operating equipment during snowstorms to maintain sidewalks, focusing on quality customer service. Candidates must have a Class G licence and a good driving record, with experience in relevant machinery being an asset. The position requires physical labor and teamwork in a demanding winter environment.

Benefits

Paid vacation days

Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS

Extended health and dental benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Possess a Class G licence with a good driving record.
• Experience with snow blowers and sidewalk plows is an asset.
• Self-motivated and able to communicate professionally.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for Sidewalk Winter Control operations.
• Complete daily logs and report any variances.
• Comply with all applicable regulations and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Mechanically inclined

Physical stamina

Tools

Snow blower

Sidewalk plow

Farm tractor

Skid steer

Pick-up truck

Job description

Why Guelph

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

What we offer

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

Position Overview

Applications are being accepted for the temporary casual position of Sidewalk Winter Control Operator within the Public Works Department. Reporting to the Public Works Supervisors, the successful candidate will have a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement processes. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City’s Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Vision for an inclusive, connected and prosperous city.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Operate equipment relating to Sidewalk Winter Control operations including but not limited to Sidewalk Plow with Plow Blade or Snow Blower Attachment.
• Actively participate in a team environment.
• Complete daily logs and time sheets.
• Report vandalism, mechanical difficulties, equipment/property damage, etc.
• Report variances to daily work plans.
• Comply with all applicable regulations/requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• You must possess a Class G licence with a good driving record and have held such licence for the past 5 years. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their license is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
• Experience with relevant equipment such as snow blowers, sidewalk plows, farm tractors, skid steers and pick-up trucks with a plow would be an asset.
• Self-motivated with the ability to communicate in a cordial and professional manner.
• Able to perform physical labour including lifting and shoveling.
• Mechanically inclined with strong attention to detail.

Hours of work

This role is required to work during or following snowstorms for shifts ranging from 4 to 12 hours in duration. Hours will be as needed on a call-in basis, Sunday through Saturday, up to a maximum of 12 hours per day and 60 hours per week. Ability to respond to the worksite within a reasonable response time is required.

This is a temporary position working from approximately November 2025 until approximately mid-April 2026.

Pay/Salary$29.94 per hour

Mandatory OrientationYou will be required to complete an orientation session which is expected to be scheduled in November 2025. Further details will be provided to successful applicants.

How to applyQualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system. Preference will be given to all applications received by Friday, August 22, 2025.Applications received after August 22, 2025, will be reviewed on an as-needed basis.Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Proof of qualifications will be requested at the interview stage.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.