Roads Labourer

Reporting to the Assistant Roads Supervisor and/or Roads Supervisor, the Labourer is responsible for a variety of construction, maintenance and repair services for Township roads. The position is based on a 40-hour work week until October. Candidates must be able to operate a variety of light equipment, as well as possibly: front-end loader, dozer, tractor-backhoe, tandem dump trucks, and other specialized equipment, and carry out manual labour requiring articulate physical dexterity for construction and maintenance efforts of the department.

Compensation for this position is $26.03 - $30.61/hr (2026), 40 hours per week. No benefits will be offered. The incumbent will be required to supply their own safety boots (CSA approved). Must be able to provide us with a clean driver’s abstract.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume by 3:00 pm on June 12, 2026, to:

Roads Labourer Recruitment
Township of Essa, 5786 County Road #21, Utopia, Ontario L0M 1T0 essahr@essatownship.on.ca

For more detailed information about the position, please refer to the job posting on the township website: www.essatownship.on.ca

Key Qualifications:

Possess a valid Driver’s License in good standing. Class “D” or higher with Z air brake endorsement.
Have 1-3 years’ experience operating construction equipment: front-end loader, dozer, tractor-backhoe, tandem dump trucks.
Have knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.