Role overview

The following scheduled time slots apply to the available positions:

Temporary Full-Time Position: Monday to Friday, 12:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

(1) Temporary Part-Time Position: Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon)

What we can offer YOU!

A competitive hourly wage ranging between $33.25 - $38.91 (January 1, 2026 Non-Union Pay Grid);
Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan
Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program
Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
A supportive and collaborative work environment.

What you’ll do

Perform road patrols of both routine and representive routes in accordance with Ontario Regulation 239, Minimum Maintenance Standards
Respond to emergency calls received from police, utilities and the public; provide support for road closures, inspections and clean up after collisions
Monitor and record County road conditions and review forecast information
Dispatch required snowplow equipment
Assign routes and operations to be completed to Operator/ Labourers
Assign products and treatments to the road (salt, sand or liquids including material rates)
Close roads as requested by OPP due to weather conditions or accidents
Recommend declaring a Significant Weather Event as specified in the regulation
In direct communications with OPP and MTO’s patrollers
Update road conditions and closures on the County website
Monitor road conditions, hazards and create work orders for maintenance activities
Inspect traffic lights for lamps out and general operation
Record and create work orders of any sign damage or missing signs
Remove debris from the entire road platform including garbage, rocks, road kill, tire parts, etc.
Investigate roadside issues as required
Attend traffic accident scenes
Operate a wheeled loader to load sand and salt on to winter maintenance vehicles, assist in maintaining stock piles of materials and clear Operations Centre parking lot snow
Operate a pickup truck for winter road patrol to monitor weather and road conditions and dispatch required maintenance equipment
Remove debris from roads.
Respond to emergency calls received from police, utilities and the public; provide support for road closures, inspections and clean up after collisions
Other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
A valid Ontario “G” driver’s license
First Aid training
Minimum 2 years of experience in a winter maintenance program
Knowledge of maintenance best practices with ability to adapt practices to complex situations
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and WHMIS regulations

The County of Dufferin strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. To effectively do so, all positions at the County of Dufferin require a commitment to upholding the County’s equity mandate through on-going and mandatory training and examining our day-to-day operations and impacts through an equity lens. Therefore, throughout the selection process, candidates will have demonstrated their ability to be anti-racist, equitable, inclusive, and respectful.