Job Description

Job location:

Kitchener Operations Facility

Grade/Band:

TL1

Job Posting Start Date:

11/30/2025

Job Posting End Date:

04/30/2026

Department:

INS-Infrastructure Services Department

Division:

INS-Operations Roads and Traffic Division

Union Code:

C.U.P.E. Local 68

Req Id:

548

Job Code:

5500

Number of Openings:

6

Overview

The City of Kitchener is seeking candidates to fill temporary labourer positions in the Roads and Traffic division.

(Temporary Full Time for Approximately 5 Months)

Responsibilities

Asphalt-related repairs and maintenance of roads. Concrete related repairs and maintenance of sidewalks, curbs, catch basins, and manholes. Maintaining waste receptacles, cleaning up garbage and debris from streets, sidewalks and alleys in the Downtown core, as well as on City & Regional roadways, city-owned property, bush & dense bush areas and parkland. Winter work includes snow plowing and salting. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

Valid MTO DZ class driver's license in good standing and ability to provide Drivers. Available for winter call outs as required. Shift work may be required for winter maintenance activities. Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Good communication skills with an ability to keep accurate written records. Able to perform a wide variety of duties including manual labour and be prepared to be trained in the operation of all related equipment and work skills. Good customer service skills. Ability to participate as an effective team member.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: $25.64 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person