Lead Hand, Roads
(Job ID# 2026.74)
(CUPE 905.26.02)
Department: Operations and Infrastructure
Division: Roads
Location: Egypt Roads Yard
Status: Permanent, Full Time
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Wage Range: $39.15 per hour
Date Posted: August 27, 2026
Date Closing: September 9, 2026
Come work with us!
Employment with the Town of Georgina offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in our community. We are a progressive, forward-thinking organization focused on continuous improvement, innovation and providing exceptional customer service. We offer a collaborative team environment and an excellent place to take charge of your career.¿
Position Purpose:
Responsible for providing general maintenance to all Town roads and Town owned road-side properties and assisting the Roads Supervisor with the coordination and monitoring of divisional staff. For full details, please see attached job description.
Minimum Qualifications
¿ High school diploma or equivalent academic level
¿ Supplemental training in order to operate heavy equipment.
¿ Minimum two (2) years related experience in road maintenance/building, preferably in a municipal environment
¿ Previous experience working in a computerized environment (Computer maintenance management system, GPS);
¿ Previous lead hand and/or acting foreman experience with demonstrated ability to prepare work schedules and exercise sound judgement
¿ Previous experience operating various heavy equipment (i.e. grader, tractor, loader, bulldozer, backhoe, etc.).
¿ Valid class ¿DZ¿ Ontario Driver¿s Licence;
¿ CVOR Abstract in good standing required to operate Corporation vehicles;
How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter, identifying the Job Title and Job ID#. Please apply by visiting www.georgina.ca/careers no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date. The assessment process may include a practical test and/or interview.
Committed to diversity and a barrier-free environment
The Town of Georgina is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Team if you require an accommodation(s) and we will work with you to meet your needs throughout any stage of the process. Please be advised that this information will be treated in a confidential manner.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.
Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection. Further information concerning the collection of personal information should be directed to Human Resources.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Operations and Infrastructure
Roads Supervisor or designate
Seasonal/Casual/Temporary Employees
Jan 2020, June 2019, April 2019
Responsible for providing general maintenance to all Town roads and Town owned road-side properties and assisting the Road¿s Supervisor with the coordination and monitoring of divisional staff
Work Planning, Scheduling and Monitoring
- Oversees and/or directs the activities of divisional and seasonal staff including orientation, occupational health and safety, training on the effective/safe operation of equipment and maintenance standards/expectations;
- Prepares work schedules on a daily, weekly and/or annual basis, and assists with time sheets; PSRs and Hours of Service for all Staff;
- Identifies works, submits work orders, prioritizes work using criticality and manages backlog
- Prepares estimates for work, prepares job plans, and records actuals for work execution
- Ensures divisional staff observe all safety and other pertinent regulations/procedures and policies
Health & Safety, Policies and Procedures
- Ensures compliance of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation
o Enforces the Town¿s Health and Safety Program, procedures and best practices.
o Implements, conducts, and ensures due diligence of all health and safety matters including but not limited to training, risk assessments, workplace inspections, investigations, procedures and correcting hazards.
o Implements, conducts, and ensures due diligence of all health and safety matters including but not limited to training, risk assessments, workplace inspections, investigations, procedures and correcting hazards.
Administrative & Reporting
- Assists with Monthly Statements, Summary and Submission of Visa Purchase Card.
- Prepares reports and performs data entry for various inventories electronically
- May assist with the hiring of seasonal employees, providing recommendations to the Supervisor on discipline and termination decisions of seasonal staff.
- May conduct performance evaluation reviews on seasonal employees ensuring Occupational Health and Safety performance is evaluated;
- Identifies areas of concern/problems and resolves situation and/or refers to the Supervisor for resolve;
Road Operations and Maintenance
- Ensures a high level of maintenance of all Town roads and Town road-side properties including sanding, snow ploughing, grading, patching, ditching, grass cutting, tree/hedge trimming, maintaining culverts, signs, and guide rails, and acting as eyes and ears for the Town in potential emergency situations, providing accurate documentation to protect the Town from liability.
- Patrols roads during winter months and arranges sufficient staff and equipment to provide required winter maintenance operations;
- Operates, as necessary, equipment/vehicles;
- Operates heavy equipment to complete all necessary duties, such as dump truck, grader, backhoe, road sweeper, tractor, loader, bulldozer, steam machine, etc.
- Provides detailed descriptions to utility companies for cable locates for The Town operations electronically
- Provides locates for storm sewers and street lights accurately, for emergency situations or as needed, and contracts contractor if needed.
- Provides detailed accounts and reports for accidents, incidents, etc. to aid in liability investigations of the Town
- Provides direction and ensures that any contractor working for the Town is working within its policies and procedures.
- Carries ¿On call¿ phone on a rotating schedule, and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the term.
- Performs safe removal and disposal of noxious weeds such as Giant Hogweed.
- Performs set up and ensures that a traffic protection plan is in place and is appropriate for the area that is needed according to Book 7.
- Maintains, repairs, and/or installs new culverts by establishing grades, compacting gravel, excavating and resurfacing/sodding as required.
- Maintains existing ditches and/or excavates new ditches including installing sub-drains when necessary.
- Cuts/trims grass and weeds on roadsides.
- Trims and/or removes brush and trees with the use of chainsaws, loader, etc. and disposes of brush and branches with the chipper truck and plants new trees/bushes as required.
- Cleans, repairs and/or installs catch basins and removes and disposes of any contaminated waste.
- Provides roadside clean up, including the removal of large/heavy objects on Town properties and disposes of road killed animals (excluding cats and dogs) and other garbage as necessary.
- Installs and maintains snow fence and uses steamer to thaw culverts.
- Maintains, repairs, paints and/or installs road/traffic and street name signs.
- Maintains the Town owned Transfer Sites involving Maintenance and Compliance
- Completes minor repairs and maintenance on machinery and equipment as required.
- Maintains the Town work yards (including shop and garage) through regular cleaning, painting and/or minor repairs.
- This position also includes all other duties as assigned to Road Attendants Position when required
The foregoing is intended to outline the general description of the duties and responsibilities for this position. It is not intended nor should it be interpreted as a complete description. The Town of Georgina reserves the right to amend this position description at any time provided that such change does not represent a substantive change in the purpose or essential nature of the position.
Education and Training:
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent;
- Supplemental training in order to operate heavy equipment.
- ORGA Training Preferred;
- Certificates and training in road operations considered an asset including:
o Book 7 Traffic control and safety
o Chainsaw safety and operator training
- Certificates and training in computer skills for the workplace considered an asset including:
o Basic report writing and presentations
o MS Office¿; Excel, Word
- Certified Engineering Technician or Technologist considered an asset
Experience:
- Minimum two (2) years related experience in road maintenance/building, preferably in a municipal environment;
- Previous experience working in a computerized environment (Computer maintenance management system, GPS);
- Previous lead hand and/or acting foreman experience with demonstrated ability to prepare work schedules and exercise sound judgement
- Previous experience operating various heavy equipment (i.e. grader, tractor, loader, bulldozer, backhoe, etc.).
- Up to 1 year period of adjustment.
Knowledge and skills:
- Skill and knowledge in the use/operation of all Road Department equipment;
- Working knowledge of all applicable health and safety regulations and legislation.
- Good communication and public relations skills in order to deal tactfully with the public and senior management
- Basic to Intermediate level Excel and Word skills considered an asset
- Ability to prepare spreadsheet analysis and reports considered an asset
- Good diagnostic and problem-solving abilities considered an asset
- Good organization, time-management, and customer service skills
Competencies:
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, supervisory, communication and leadership skills;
- Availability to work evenings and/or weekends as necessary and respond to emergencies;
- Valid Class ¿D¿ Driver¿s License, with Z endorsement;
- Driver¿s Abstract in good standing required to operate Corporation vehicles.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Operates heavy equipment;
- Heavy physical exertion;
- Exposure to physical hazards and health and safety risks
- May be required to work in and withstand severe cold and adverse weather conditions
- Must be available for stand-by, particularly during the winter months; (November 15th to March 15th).
