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 on 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 offers the following:

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

• Competitive wages and a well-rounded employer-paid benefits package including dental, health, wellness, long-term and short-term disability.

• Support for paid time off, including sick and vacation time, an overtime bank option, and 12 paid public holidays.

• Shift premiums, call-in pay and daily overtime are available to support extended hours.

• Paid internal and external training and development opportunities.

• Staff recognition and appreciation programs.

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

Opportunity

The Roads Equipment Operator is a blend of winter plowing operations and summer construction and maintenance work. The ideal candidate holds a DZ license and experience operating standard and automatic equipment, including tandem axle plow trucks. Each operator has a distinct plow route in the winter and will be required to work outside of the daily and weekly work hours to ensure the roads are safe for the public. The summer season offers an alternative work schedule and allows more flexible use of vacation and banked hours. 

Responsibilities

• Operate a full line of municipal equipment ranging through trucks, graders, back-hoes, bull-dozers, etc.

• Operate small equipment and hand tools such as, chainsaws, air compressors and attachments, culver steamers, grinders, portable generators, wood chippers, etc.

• Float equipment on trailers to job sites as required, based on licensing

• Perform road and equipment operations and maintenance

• Load, transport, unload and stockpile road construction and maintenance materials

• Follow safe work plans created under legislative and Township requirements

• Accurately record daily work activities using a standard form

• Perform daily circle checks on vehicles and equipment; complete minor preventative maintenance tasks, report all equipment issues

• Complete routine cleaning duties at the public works yards, including vehicles (interior and exterior).

• Participate in corporate training initiatives and information sessions

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

• Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 (Temporary Conditions) training, or willing to obtain

• Valid Ontario DZ license required, AZ license an asset

• 3-5 years roads construction and/or maintenance experience

• First Aid Certification, or willing to obtain

• Excellent understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act

• Ability to effectively interact, consult, and communicate with employees and members of public

• Working in the lake and on the beach/dock, instruct and evaluate swimming students using the Red Cross and Lifesaving Society standards.
• Maintain the schedule for each class, while providing time to answer student or parent questions as needed.
• Submit completed report cards, skill sheets and attendance information within the pre-established time lines.
• Act as first responder to emergencies and provide first aid treatment until EMS arrives.
• Provide information to the public on programs, events and water safety information.
• Provide daily maintenance and clean-up of beach and park area, monitor washrooms to ensure proper conduct and discourage acts of vandalism.
• Ensure that docks and buoy lines are secure and inform Lead Swim Instructor immediately if they become unsecured.
• Participate in staff training sessions throughout the season

Summary of Desired Qualifications:

• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor
• Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor
• Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Pool Option, Waterfront Option an asset
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR
• Police Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License
• Ability to effectively interact, consult, and communicate with employees and members of public Preference will be given to applicants who are currently registered as full-time students and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year.

Hours of Work & Wages

• Contract from June 24 – August 21
• Normal weekly hours are approximately 30, Monday to Friday