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Temporary Labourer (Roads)

Job Status:  Temporary Full-Time for approximately 8 months

Pay & Grade: $25.32Hourly Grade/Band: NA

Hours of Work:40 Hours per week

Initial location: Kitchener Operations Facility

Posting period:March 18 to December 19, 2025 (at 6:00pm)

Overview

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

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.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Valid MTO DZ class driver's license in good standing and ability to provide Drivers Abstract at your own expense as a condition of employment.
• 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.
• Must have good customer service skills.
• Ability to participate as an effective team member.  
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

Department/Division:Infrastructure Services, Operations - Roads and Traffic

Group: CUPE 68

Competition Number: 2025-105

Job Code: 5500

Number of positions: 6

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