Roads Lead Hand

Roads Lead Hand

Located within the scenic Ottawa Valley and bordered by the Ottawa River, the Township of Whitewater Region is a dynamic place to live, work and play. Known worldwide for whitewater rafting and kayaking, we offer a variety of year-round activities such as golfing, snowmobiling, camping, biking, boating, fishing and cross-country skiing. From our vast acres of farmland to our small, unique hamlets and villages to our wide expanses of water, the Township of Whitewater Region invites everyone to experience rural and urban life in perfect harmony.

The Township of Whitewater Region is recruiting for a Roads Lead Hand. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.

Reporting to the Roads Superintendent, the Roads Lead Hand is responsible to provide day-to-day supervision and assist in the coordination of all road activities and operations. This includes supporting the administration of a comprehensive program of construction and maintenance of public roads and assists within the road corridor to meet minimum maintenance standards.

Job Description

• Grade 12 or equivalent, combined with three years of public works or road construction experience.
• Course in T.J. Mahoney Roads School and/or C.S. Anderson Road School required or willing to obtain.
• Certified Road Supervisor (CRS) designation preferred or willing to obtain.
• One year of supervisory experience, with demonstrated ability to lead strategically and direct staff.
• Previous experience with asset or project management.
• Construction and maintenance of public works infrastructure knowledge, best practices, methods, materials and equipment including procedures, principles and practices pertaining to traffic control.
• Good interpersonal skills working in a team coupled with an ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Excellent project and time management; problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently including working remotely in the assigned corporate vehicles and equipment utilizing technology and other work tools to ensure operations are conducted in an efficient, effective, and safe manner.
• Experience operating light and heavy equipment.
• Water distribution and wastewater collection or construction knowledge is an asset.
• Ability to be on call 24 hours per day with flexibility in hours of work.
• Basic computer proficiency and report writing.
• Valid Ontario class G driver’s licence; DZ license preferred.
• Able to work in conditions that include exposure to physical hazards and inclement weather conditions such as blizzards, white-outs, ice storms, fog, etc.

This position includes OMERS pension plan and a comprehensive benefits package.

Closing: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4:00pm.

Please forward your detailed resume with covering letter (in MS Word or PDF format), referencing “Roads Lead Hand.”

The township is committed to providing a barrier free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.