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Careers

The Municipality of Kincardine seeks to attract, develop, and retain individuals who bring energy, respect for their colleagues and a passion for their work. We value diversity in the workforce and focus on attracting and retaining employees who can work together effectively to meet the needs of our great community.

As an employee of the Municipality of Kincardine, you will be provided with challenging work opportunities in a healthy and safe work environment. We are proud to offer our valued employees the following:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Full benefits and pension plan for eligible employees
  • Development and training opportunities in support of career goals
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees
  • Support a Healthy Work-Life Balance
  • Opportunity to work with great people in a supportive and fun environment

Current Job Opportunities

The Outside Maintainer will be responsible for operating machinery, tools, and equipment to maintain and repair roadways, structures, sidewalks, infrastructure, green space, and cemeteries within the Municipality of Kincardine.

Responsibilities:

  1. Complete summer road and sidewalk maintenance including street sweeping, grading of road surfaces for paving, installation of culverts, cold patch potholes, install and inspect guardrails, install sod, and cut grass, etc.
  2. Operate equipment in winter snow conditions to clear road and sidewalk surfaces; spread sand and salt as required
  3. Repair and replace road signage and other traffic control devices
  4. Set up construction work zones for traffic control
  5. Remove trees, tree stumps, and operate a chipper to remove trees and brush
  6. Operate a Vactor Truck to clean debris from infrastructure and to excavate holes
  7. Maintain the landscaping and operation of municipal cemeteries 
  8. Install and remove Christmas decorations
  9. Complete general outdoor maintenance of public areas as required - i.e. pick-up garbage, paint surfaces, trim grass, minor carpentry work
  10. Respond to questions and concerns from the public, giving out information and resolving problems
  11. Clean up spills of a variety of materials, including hazardous materials
  12. Perform daily safety and maintenance checks, complete minor repairs and maintains logs 
  13. Ensure the health and safety of workers and members of the public around work areas
  14. Comply with Municipality of Kincardine policies and procedures
  15. Perform other duties as assigned by management

Education & Experience Requirements:

  • Post- secondary education and/or industry related experience
  • Minimum 3 years of experience operating machinery and equipment - i.e. snow plows, dump trucks, front-end loaders or graders
  • Possess a valid DZ license and a clean driving record

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

  • Possess knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment common to outdoor municipal operations
  • Knowledge of road and sidewalk repair and maintenance would be considered an asset
  • Ability to work safely in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Ability to take initiative
  • Excellent customer service skills with ability to deal tactfully and politely with the public
  • Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a team
  • Must be physically capable of performing manual labour
  • A demonstrated work history that highlights teamwork and a positive attitude

Employment Information:

  • Permanent, Full-Time Position
  • Union Position
  • 40 Hours per Week
  • On-call will be a requirement of this position
  • Group 5 (Step 1 $26.51 per hour - Step 5 $32.55 per hour)

 

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application by May 17, 2024 at 4:30PM.

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PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt of their application. If you experience issues with the Career Application Form or need to submit your application in a different format, please contact the Human Resources department at 519-396-3468 x 7108 or hr@kincardine.ca for assistance.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

The Municipality of Kincardine is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accessibility accommodation throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources department at 519-396-3468 x 7108 or hr@kincardine.ca for assistance.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 will only be used for the purpose of candidate selection.

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