Employment Opportunity

Job Title: Public Works Foreperson (Working)

Remuneration: Benefits (100% covered by the Corporation), OMERS Pension, Salary will be in the range of $72,800-$83,200, based on the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills and relevant experience.

The Corporation of the Township of Jocelyn is seeking a dynamic and multi-faceted person to fill the position of Public Works Foreperson (PWF-Working). As the main point of contact for Public Works matters, the selected candidate will be required to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, council and members of the public. The ideal candidate will lead the day-to-day operations of the Public Works Department. Key areas of responsibility include roads and bridge maintenance, asset and other grounds maintenance, project management, fleet management and winter control operations. The PWF co-ordinates and monitors daily, weekly, monthly and yearly operations, ensures supervisor and safety components are met and responds to public inquiries on a regular basis.

The PWF is required to be on-call and work unusual/extended hours as required.

The full job description is available at https://jocelyn.ca/employment-opportunities/ or by calling 705-246-2025.

Required Skills & Minimum Qualifications:

– Must have and maintain a valid “DZ” driver’s licence with a clean driver abstract, including experience snowplowing highways/roads. “AZ” licence is an additional asset.
– Able to operate and direct maintenance on various pieces of equipment including but not limited to Dump Truck/Snow-plows, backhoe, tractor, excavator, etc.
– Thorough knowledge of the construction and maintenance of municipal roads, bridges and other related infrastructure including legislated requirements.
– Demonstrated management/supervisory, organizational and leadership ability.
– Grade 12 graduate

Preferred Qualifications:

– Post Secondary education in a field related to municipal infrastructure such as civil engineering or the successful completion of an equivalent professional training program such as the Certified Roads Supervisors (CRS-I, CRS-S) from AORS. 

– Road School courses as provided by the Ontario Good Roads Association.

 – Knowledge of all municipal services including roads, bridges, landfill, policies, fleet management, parks/cemeteries, etc..
– Minimum 5 years of experience in road maintenance, construction, or municipal public works.
– An excellent knowledge of related legislation, pertinent to roads construction and maintenance such as the Highway Traffic Act, Municipal Act, Technical Standard and Safety Act, OHSA, Minimum Maintenance Standards, Ontario Provincial Standards, Drainage Act, Fisheries Act, and Endangered Species Act., CVOR record keeping.
– Certification in: Chainsaw, CPR/First Aid and/or Working at Heights, or a willingness to complete.
– Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office Suite package.

Please submit your resume and cover letter by 4:00 p.m. (local time) on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 to:

Public Works Foreperson (Working)
3670 Fifth Side Road
Hilton Beach, ON P0R 1G0
E-mail submissions with the subject line \”PWF\” are acceptable at admin@jocelyn.ca

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates are encouraged to inform of any accommodating requests. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to evaluate the suitability of applicants foremployment.

A copy of this employment opportunity posting, as well as an Official Job Description may be obtained by clicking on the following link:

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