Job Description

The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a


Road Patrol Person

Posting Date:

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Closing Date:

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 @ 12:00 NOON

Starting Rate:

$27.55 hourly

Salary Range:

$27.55 - $30.00 hourly

Hours of Work:

40 hours per week

Classification:

CUPE Outside, Class 5

Status:

Permanent full-time

The District:

Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality passionate about


protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities that will allow you to learn, grow and


build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and innovators. We offer a competitive compensation


package and are committed to promoting diversity, accessibility and inclusion.

It's what we do!

The Opportunity:

The Road Patrol Person is responsible for activating and monitoring road maintenance contracts and ensuring


compliance with the specifications of those contracts for assigned District roads.

What you will do:

o Activates, monitors and records all winter road maintenance activities performed by contractors on


assigned District roads through the routine road patrol program including 24/7 night and weekend patrol


shifts as scheduled.


Inspects assigned road maintenance contracts including grade-all ditching and mechanical brushing. Conducts the annual spring bridge cleaning program. Identifies and resolves safety issues in the field. Coordinates the activities of assigned summer students. Oversees the daily field operations of assigned summer hired equipment for road maintenance contract(s)
and including traffic control and record keeping as required.
Responds to emergency situations, road closures, or reports of dead animals or trees down across
roadways, etc., caused by weather conditions, traffic accidents, etc.
Works with OPP and responds to call-outs on off-shifts and weekends as required. Provides testimony in examinations for discovery in liability claims. Work safely and in compliance with relevant statutes and regulations and within the safe work procedures
and directives as established by the District.
Undertakes related duties as assigned.

What you will need:

o Minimum Grade 12 education with 2 to 3 years of related experience.


Familiar with survey instruments and grade control. Successful completion of Ontario Good Roads Association snow school course and chainsaw operator's
course.
Must hold a valid Ontario driver's license.

What we are offering:

The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:





Health benefits Paid vacation Paid leaves OMERS pension Work-life flexibility Perks and discounts Wellness programs Fostering and fun environment Professional development and education opportunities Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance

The Next Step

If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and values (RISE:


Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), submit your application using the apply now link below.

APPLY NOW

or visit our

careers page

for other opportunities.





The District of Muskoka is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce, encouraging applications from all


qualified individuals. Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of


goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 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. Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to the


Human Resources Department.