Requisition Number: 2026-112
Posted: August 26, 2026
Position Type: Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm)
Location: Port Elgin, ON
Salary: IUOE Wage Grid Operator 3, $29.45 (Step 1) to $33.14 (Step 5) per hour (based on qualifications and experience)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Saugeen Shores: Both city and town, wrapped in a village.
Choosing to work and live in Saugeen Shores gives you an unparalleled choice of easy-going lifestyles, economic opportunities and nature at every turn. You can truly create your own village in this growing, diverse community of neighbourhoods and amenities. You can replace long commutes with easy lakeshore rides. You can choose to be as active or relaxed as you want to be. You can make all these great choices without sacrificing family life, schools, and even access to the wide world. Nestled on the shores of Lake Huron with forests and farms all around, Saugeen Shores is the promise of both cities and towns, wrapped in a village.
The Team:
We take our team-first culture so seriously; we wrote a Team Saugeen Charter to celebrate and protect it. Our shared role is to keep Saugeen Shores safe, well-serviced, growing and vibrant in ways that respect the public and reflect our members. We develop careers from the inside first. We engage each other personally and professionally. We welcome change. we embrace new ideas. We do more than live with work processes; we seek to continuously improve them. And we have each other's backs - because that is what great teams do.
What we offer you:
10 paid personal days in addition to a generous number of vacation days per year.
Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits, including an Employee and Family Assistance Plan.
- Enrollment in the OMERS pension plan.
A passion for investing in our workforce through continuous learning and development.
- Pryde Aquatic and Wellness Centre Employee access options
About the Role:
We are searching for team-oriented and motivated individuals to join our Public Works team within the Operations Department. As the Labourer/Truck Driver (Operator 3), reporting to the Public Works Supervisor, you will perform numerous general labour functions related to the maintenance, repairs and construction of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, roads, ditches, culverts, buildings, sidewalks, streets, roads, or highways.
Job Responsibiities:
- Operate winter maintenance equipment safely and competently: trackless side-walk plows, pick-up truck/blade, snowplow.
- Plows, sands/salts and performs snow removal operations on Town sidewalks, lots and premises.
- Repair, construct and perform maintenance on sanitary sewers, storm sewers.
- Complete water main replacements, including lateral and chambers.
- Perform preventative maintenance on the Town’s infrastructure including cleaning and dislodging blockages from sewer system and catch basins.
- Repair and replace traffic signs, road signs and guardrails.
- Perform maintenance of buildings, including painting, carpentry and cleaning.
- Perform culvert repair and installation.
- Wash vehicles and equipment.
- Complete trench shoring and support system construction.
- Perform weed cutting, grass cutting, tree trimming and brush removal, ditch cleaning, and manual snow removal.
- Complete Wingman function as required (aerial truck and vac truck).
- Assist with sidewalk replacement.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Training:
- Minimum grade 12 education or GED
- Valid G Class Driver's License
- Valid DZ class Driver's License or the ability to obtain
Experience and Knowledge:
- A minimum of one year of related work experience.
- Experience with operating a snowplow, heavy equipment, and large trucks is preferred.
- The ability to read and interpret plans and drawings is considered an asset.
- Physical ability to perform duties associated with job responsibilities.
- Excellent customer service skills with ability to deal tactfully and politely with the public.
- Ability to work shift work and alternative hours during winter control and emergencies.
- Must have accurate and legible writing ability.
- Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a team.
- Knowledge of road and sidewalk repair and maintenance is an asset.
- First Aid Certification is considered an asset.
Competencies and skills you bring to the role:
Client/Customer Service Focus: You create a positive experience when interacting with customers through communication, patience, empathy, and technical knowledge.
- Communication: You have proven ability to communicate successfully and confidently both verbally and in writing.
- Conflict Management: You identify steps to resolve negative conflicts sensibly, fairly and efficiently. You exhibit strong conflict resolution, negotiation and mediation skills.
- Mechanical Aptitude: You can comprehend mechanical and electronic concepts and apply them to address and resolve pertinent problems.
- Organizational Skills: You are highly organized, and you can process detailed information effectively and consistently.
- Teamwork: You can work with others toward a shared goal. You encourage and support your colleagues by offering for help and asking for help when needed.
Application Process:
If you’re interested in joining our team, click the “Apply Now” at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process by the posting closing date. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Town of Saugeen Shores is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Town of Saugeen Shores will make every effort to accommodate applicants with disabilities in its recruitment and selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990 and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.
If you require an accommodation to submit your resume for an employment opportunity, or for more information on accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Coordinator at
[email protected] or by phone at 519-832-2008 x.161.
