Supervisor Roads - Temporary

Springwater; Elmvale; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension plan

Job summary

Township of Springwater is recruiting one temporary, full-time Supervisor, Roads to lead daily roads operations across two Works Yards. You will supervise unions crews, plan daily/weekly work, and ensure safety and compliance with OTM, MMS, HTA and OHSA.

role includes winter operations, contract oversight, CMMS use, on-call hours, and collaboration with internal teams to maintain service levels for the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with winter maintenance/road ops training.
• CRS designation or actively pursuing it.
• 3+ years in municipal road operations or public works.
• 1+ year supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
• Experience using CMMS, preferably Citywide.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day roads operations by supervising crews and planning work.
• Oversee maintenance delivery, winter operations, and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with OTM, MMS, HTA, OHSA and SOPs.
• Manage winter control deployments and contracted services.
• Administer contracts, procure work, and monitor performance.
• Promote health and safety, conduct tailgates and audits.
• Use CMMS to track work orders and asset data.
• Coordinate with public, internal teams, and leadership.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with operational data.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

CRS designation

Tools

CMMS Citywide

Job description

One (1) Temporary, Full-time Position, Ending April 9, 2027

Non-Union

The Township of Springwater, located in the heart of Simcoe County, is a mixed urban/rural municipality with growing urban settlements and a prosperous agricultural sector. The municipality is currently recruiting for one (1) new temporary, full-time position of Supervisor, Roads.

Reporting to the Manager, Roads, as part of a team of three (3), the position is responsible for providing daily leadership, scheduling, coordination, and oversight of unionized frontline staff delivering road maintenance and operational services for the Township. The Supervisor ensures all activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with Township policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and applicable provincial legislation including the Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM), Minimum Maintenance Standards (MMS), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Highway Traffic Act (HTA), and relevant regulations.

This position works between the Township’s two Works Yards and plays a critical role in infrastructure maintenance including operational planning, contractor oversight, technology implementation (including the Township’s CMMS (Citywide)), and ensuring high, consistent service levels across the community.

Position Responsibilities

The usual responsibilities of the position are:

• Lead day-to-day roads operations: Supervise and schedule unionized roads crews; plan daily/weekly/seasonal work and adjust priorities for weather, emergencies, and staffing.
• Oversee maintenance delivery and quality: Direct winter road maintenance activities (plowing, sanding, snow hauling, ice blading), complete site inspections, and ensure work meets engineering requirements and Township standards.
• Ensure legislative and standards compliance: Apply and enforce requirements under OTM, MMS, OPSS, HTA, OHSA, and Township SOPs.
• Manage winter control operations: Monitor conditions, coordinate winter deployments, and oversee contracted winter services to meet service levels and contract requirements.
• Administer contracts and procurement: Support tendering (RFQ/RFT), procure and oversee contracted work, monitor contractor performance, and confirm completion/deficiencies.
• Drive health and safety performance: Promote safe work practices; conduct tailgates, inspections, hazard assessments, and audits; support incident investigations and claims with proper documentation.
• Use and champion CMMS (Citywide): Assign and track work orders, service requests, inspections, and asset data; ensure accurate operational records.
• Provide customer service and coordination: Respond to public inquiries/complaints, document follow-up, and communicate with internal teams, contractors, and leadership.
• Support continuous improvement: Identifyefficiency opportunities and support budgeting/forecasting with operational data,maintainrecords and reports.
• People management: Hires and manages discipline concerns in consultation with People and Talent. Manages day to day employee matters such as coaching, attendance follow-up, minor performance concerns, and documentation of routine labour matters. Conduct hiring, onboarding, training, and staff development while fostering a positive, accountable workplace culture.

Qualifications and Experience

High school diploma, supplemented by specialized training or courses related to winter maintenance, road operations, snow and ice control, public works operations, or a related field.

• Certified Road Supervisor (CRS) designation, or actively working towards the designation.
• Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal road operations, public works, or transportation infrastructure.
• Minimum 1 years of supervisory or lead-hand experience in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated experience preparing work schedules, coordinating frontline crews, and overseeing contracted service providers.
• Experience using CMMS systems, with preference for Citywide, including work order, service requests, asset inventory and inspections.
• Strong understanding of municipal road maintenance practices, winter control principles, and relevant legislation/standards (OTM, MMS, OHSA, HTA, applicable Ontario regulations, OPSS).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and engineered designs.
• Strong communication, leadership, conflict-resolution, planning, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to make sound decisions under pressure and manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments.
• Ability to respond to emergencies, operational disruptions, and after-hours issues as part of an on-call rotation.
• A valid Class G driver’s license in good standing with a satisfactory driving record; travel between work locations is required. A valid Class DZ license is considered an asset.
• Due to the responsibilities of the position, a police information check satisfactory to the Township of Springwater is required.

Rate of Pay

The Township of Springwater offers a competitive salary and the option to participate in the OMERS pension plan for this position. Compensation for this position is currently $95,028 to $111,169 per annum (2026 rate).

Hours of Work

This position will work 40 hours per week and is a contract position ending April 9, 2027. Regular hours will be primarily scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additional hours beyond the regular work week will be required to respond to emergencies, operational disruptions, and after-hours issues. This position will also participate in weekend on-call rotations and perform after-hours work as required to meet operational needs.

Vacancy Status: One (1) new temporary, full-time position

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