Roads Labourer (Flagger)

The Township of Muskoka Lakes is Recruiting:
Roads Labourer (Flagger)
 Seasonal:  May 5th – August 29th, 2025
Muskoka Lakes

Anchored by the larger communities of Bala, Port Carling and Windermere, the municipality offers the sophistication of a popular tourism destination, plus the wholesomeness of country living. With an abundance of natural beauty, Muskoka Lakes is a great place to live, work and play. The Township provides opportunity to learn, grow and build your career.

Opportunity
Under direction of the Foreman, the Roads Labourer performs duties related to the maintenance and construction of the Municipal roads system, including roads, bridges, culverts, drainage and other road/property projects.

Responsibilities
• Operate small equipment and hand tools such as, chainsaws, air compressors and attachments, grinders, portable generators, wood chippers and similar equipment.
• Perform road and equipment operations and maintenance:
o Patching and filling of hard top surfacing.
o general maintenance repair on roads and shoulders including hauling, spreading, dust laying gravel, grading shoulder; work with contractors retained by the Township.
o general labour including flag person responsibilities.
o repairing, replacing or installing signs.
o maintaining and/or replacing culverts.
• Load, transport, unload and stockpile road construction and maintenance materials.
• Follow safe work plans created under legislative and Township requirements.
• Accurately record daily work activities using a standard form.
• Participate in corporate training initiatives and information sessions.
• Complete other related tasks.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years’ roads construction and/or maintenance experience.
• Valid Ontario G license.
• Ontario Traffic Council (OTC) Book 7 training, or willing to obtain.
• Standard First Aid and CPR Certification, or willing to obtain.
• Chainsaw Safety Course an asset.
• Excellent understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Ability to effectively interact, consult, and communicate with employees and members of public.

What We Offer
• May 5th to August 29th, 2025
• 40 hours per week
• $25.87 per hour
• May participate in pension.
• Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to:
https://www.muskokalakes.ca/content/employment-opportunities

If you require disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible. Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.