Bridge Tender – Public Works

PROGRAM AREA: Public Works
POSITION TITLE: Bridge Tender
DURATION: Temporary Seasonal (April – June)
CLOSING: Monday, April 21, 2025
Position Summary:
The Bridge Tender Trainee is a short term temporary seasonal position, with the
potential to extend into fall. The ‘trainee’ is responsible for the safe operation (while
under the supervision of the Bridge Tenders) and maintaining the Wasauksing Swing
Bridge and grounds. The Bridge crew work rotating shifts seven days a week from 6:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. throughout the navigational season
(generally from April to mid-December).
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Operate the swinging of the bridge as required (initially under the supervision of
the Bridge Tenders);
• Perform routine maintenance on the bridge according to the “Bridge
Maintenance Schedule”, and report on items completed via Contract EQ754-
211974/001/PWL requirements;
• Be prepared to be on call to respond to any bridge emergency such as power
failures, mechanical breakdown;
• Maintain a Navigational Log of boats passing through the channel, a wind speed
log, and an Occurrence Log of emergencies and other incidents regarding the
operation or use of the bridge by pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Input all data
into Microsoft excel;
• Maintain the grounds around the bridge facilities and office, picking up debris
and trash, filling potholes in road surface, mowing the grass and removing snow,
etc.;
• Monitor and report problems before they become a crisis or cause serious
damage or expensive repair;
• Attend monthly staff meeting (on a rotating basis with other Bridge Crew
members);
• Maintain regular reports as required by the immediate Supervisor and/or the
Director of Public Works;
• Practise workplace safety at all times;
• Performs other duties/tasks related to the bridge as assigned by the immediate
Supervisor and/or Director of Public Works;
Education & Experience:
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) or acceptable equivalent in
education and experience;
• Knowledge of basic mechanics;
• General knowledge of maintenance equipment;
• Initiative to monitor and foresee problems before they become a crisis that could cause serious damage or require expensive repairs;
• Ability to speak Ojibway is an asset;
• General knowledge of community services, customs and traditions;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team;
• Reliable and able to take initiative;
Other Requirements:
• Valid Ontario Drivers Class G License is preferred not required;
• Must have reliable transportation to work;
• Wasauksing First Nation requires the individual to provide a criminal record check.

Applications must be received no later than Monday, April 21, 2025 @ 4:00 pm

Please send your resume with a cover letter, contact information and two recent employment references to:

Email: hradmin@wasauksing.ca           

We also Accept Online applications through: https://wasauksing.bamboohr.com/careers Or package may be dropped off at the following physical address:

Administration Office
1508 Geewadin Road Lane G
Wasauksing First Nation

Preference may be given to Indigenous candidates with relevant on reserve employment experience and/or those with knowledge and understanding of the Wasauksing First Nation History and Community.

“Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  We wish to thank everyone for their application.