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: 2025-105/2025-225
Job Code: 5500
Number of positions: 9
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