A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.
We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.
Location:This position is required to work in person at the RPF Operations Yard. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.
Position Overview:This position reports to the Supervisor of Roads and Sidewalks and will support the planning and scheduling of resources necessary to effectively carry out work programs supporting the repair and maintenance of roads and drainage assets. This position will also provide guidance to crews regarding procedures, equipment, and work methods.
Responsibilities:Organizing and assigning work for frontline staff and assisting in daily work activities as necessary.Auditing and monitoring work progress, reviewing maintenance schedules, and performing inspections to ensure standards are met regarding work performed on mainly roadways, including sidewalks, and drainage assets.Instructing, training and orientating staff in all aspects of the job and providing feedback on performance.Investigating and responding to inquiries from the public, emergency services, as well as other departments, senior management and members of Council.Operating and performing minor maintenance on various types of motor vehicles and equipment.Purchasing and arranging delivery of supplies from vendors and inspecting shipments to confirm quality and quantity of materials meet order specifications.Providing information and monitoring work of contractors to ensure compliance with health and safety standards and contractual obligations.Working with software and applications that support all daily activities including work requests, Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports, Hours of Service Tracking, including equipment and personnel time tracking.Complying with requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7, Federal, Provincial and City regulations, policies, and procedures (ie. Minimum Maintenance Standards, City Levels of Service).Performing the role of a stand-in Supervisor on occasions when the Supervisor is not available. This may include on-call responsibilities.Requirements:The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of roads maintenance and the operation of asphalt equipment (ie. asphalt spreaders) in the Roads Department Service and areas of road repair and maintenance. You have experience in using computer equipment, corporate software applications, and MS office applications. You have effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to comprehend plans, prepare reports and undertake email correspondence. You have effective interpersonal, customer service and problem-solving skills that allow you to manage and respond to issues relating to staff and the public. Physically able to perform the required duties of the position and to work in all weather conditions. Ability to work shifts, weekends, holidays and standby and overtime as required.
A valid DZ driver's licence is required with an acceptable driver's abstract (no more than three (3) driving related convictions or an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire).
Candidates will be required to demonstrate their qualifications by passing a written, oral and/or practical examination, as part of the recruitment process.
Accommodations In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at ******** or email us at: ******** if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Note to Applicants: We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
About UsCome work with us at the City of Burlington!
Why? Ranked as the most livable city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door.
Equipped with a team of approximately 890 full-time and 600 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents.
A career at the City boasts:
A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together.A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements.A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work.A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement.A great pension and benefits package.Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepared for warmer, wetter and wilder weather.Opportunities to continuously learn and grow.These are just some of the reasons to come work with us at the City of Burlington.
If you are interested in applying for a job with the city, you must apply online. We no longer accept paper copies of resumes.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the city accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at ******** or email us at ******** if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
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