Seasonal Roads Labourer

The City of Quinte West invites applications for the following seasonal position:

Seasonal Roads Labourer, Public Works and Environmental Services

Reporting to the Road Supervisor, the Roads Labourer is responsible for providing manual labour in the completion of tasks assigned by the Road Supervisor on a day-to-day basis. The duties will include, but not be limited to:

Shoveling.
Washing.
Raking. (except for raking of asphalt.)
Sweeping.
Picking.
Dusting and cleaning.
Placing seed and sod.
Operating non-power tools. (i.e. hand saw, bolt cutters, etc.)
Traffic control/flag person.
Debris, garbage, leaf, yard waste pick up, etc.
Tree and brush trimming (with handsaw) and clearing brush, trees, etc.
Erecting formwork.
Placing asphalt.
Installation of signs, guard rails, posts and cables, etc.
Painting signs, guard rails, posts, curbs, etc.
General yard maintenance.
Changing of lights.
Moving of equipment and furniture, etc.
Picking up materials and supplies.
Erecting banners, flags, seasonal decorations, etc.
Adjusting frames and grates for catch basins.
Adjusting frames for maintenance hole covers.
Acting as wing person during winter control.
Operating City vehicles and equipment as required.
Carrying out general labouring assignments.
Be aware of and follow the OHSA and other City policies.
Being courteous to the public at all times.
Education/Specialized Training/Skills:

The position will require:

Minimum Grade 12 Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
Valid Class G Driver’s Licence and a safe driving record.
Ability to undertake manual labouring activities related to construction and maintenance of municipal urban, semi-urban and/or rural infrastructure matters.
Effective communication skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Work Experience:

A minimum of one (1) year of related experience in a construction/maintenance field.
Remuneration: 2025 C.U.P.E. Salary Grid Band 4 – $25.57/hr

Qualified applicants are invited to apply online with their resume by 11:59 pm on March 13, 2026. They may also visit the City of Quinte West website at www.quintewest.cafor more information.

The City of Quinte West does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates in its recruitment processes. All applications are reviewed and assessed by Human Resources staff and the hiring manager.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Quinte West is pleased to accommodate the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call 613-392-2841 x1106 or email [email protected] if you require an accommodation to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Applicants will be required to consent to the completion of a criminal reference check and the completion of a driver’s abstract, if deemed a requirement of the position.

Job Type: Seasonal

Contract length: 7 months

Pay: $25.57 per hour

Work Location: In person