About the Township of Muskoka Lakes Work where others vacation. Nestled in the District Municipality of Muskoka, the Township of Muskoka Lakes delivers an exceptional quality of life without the big city stresses. This premier outdoor recreation region is home to welcoming small communities and supports a four-season lifestyle – providing more time for family and personal pursuits, and the opportunity to live and work in the same stunning environment, all within a 2.5-hour drive from Toronto.

Why Join Our Team

The culture at the Township of Muskoka Lakes is upbeat, positive and collaborative. Working for a municipality offers the opportunity to make a visible impact in your community. The Township of Muskoka Lakes is dedicated to providing a professional, safe, and inclusive workplace where employees are supported to achieve their full potential.The Township of Muskoka Lakes strives to be an employer of choice for strong talent dedicated to serving our community, and offer the following:

• 100% employer-matched defined benefit pension plan with OMERS.

• Flexible work arrangements, including work from home available to support and nurture work-life balance.

• Staff recognition and appreciation programs.

• Interesting, varied work with the opportunity to gain experience across multiple disciplines.

Position Overview

The Winter Roads Labourer will assist the Public Works - Roads Department with road maintenance coverage overnight. The incumbent will be a highly motivated self-starter who brings a team-oriented approach, strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm to the role.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Perform winter road maintenance night patrol
• Report conditions to the Public Works leadership team as required; makes requests for additional assistance on the roads.
• Prepare snow removal fleet vehicles for deployment.
• Snow plowing/clearing, sanding and salting of Public Works operations yard.
• Complete and submit highway patrol records as required.
• Perform and assist with maintenance of fleet vehicles Qualifications And Experience
• Valid G class Ontario Driver’s License
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
• Previous Roads construction and/or maintenance experience an asset
• Ability to effectively interact, consult, and communicate with employees
• Strong decision-making skills and abilities
• First Aid Certification an asset
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act requirements

Hours of Work, Job Details

• OPSEU Unionized 
• Contract from November 2026 - April 2027
• Temporary Part Time hours – 24-32 per week, 8-hour shifts
• Overnight shift from 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m., every other weekend

Accommodations If you require disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible. Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process.