Job Opportunity: Operations Foreperson

Department: Public Works

Job Type:  Full-Time, Permanent

Salary Range:  $35.55 – $40.02 per hour commensurate with experience
Application Deadline: Monday, June 30, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

Reporting to the Public Works Superintendent, the Operations Foreperson is a key leadership role responsible for the daily oversight of maintenance, construction, and winter operations within the Public Works department. This hands-on position involves operating and maintaining various types of equipment, supervising staff and contractors, and ensuring the effective and safe delivery of services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate daily road maintenance, construction, and winter control operations

• Operate and maintain a variety of public works equipment as needed

• Provide direct, on-site supervision to staff and contractors

• Issue and manage tenders, entrance permits, road occupancy permits, and road crossing permits

• Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget for the public works department

• Motivate and coach staff, and address performance issues as necessary

• Respond to emergency callouts within 30 minutes

Qualifications:

• Valid DZ driver’s license (AZ license preferred) with a clean driver’s abstract

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience preferred in road construction and maintenance, heavy equipment operation, and fleet maintenance

• Proven leadership and team management skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and public relations abilities

• Experience in a municipal roads or public works department

• Working knowledge of Ontario Regulation 239/02 – Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways

• Proficiency with computers and common office software including Word & Excel

• Knowledge of applicable Health & Safety policies and procedures

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time position based on a 42.5-hour work week, with overtime as required

• Flexibility to work varied hours, including winter shifts and occasional weekends, is essential

• A competitive wage and benefits package, including participation in the OMERS pension plan, is offered

• The job description can be found here

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, and clean driver’s abstract in PDF format to:

Sarah Culshaw, Treasurer
Email: sculshaw@melancthontownship.ca
Subject Line: Working Foreperson

Applications must be received no later than Monday, June 30, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

The Township of Melancthon is an equal opportunity employer.  We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected and will only be used for the purposes of candidate selection.