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About Brockton:

Nestled in the rolling countryside of the Saugeen and Teeswater Rivers, the Municipality of Brockton is a friendly rural community with innovative industry and a vibrant downtown core. Brockton is a full-service community with a range of government services, top-notch schools and childcare, a hospital, community centres, and a wide array of outdoor recreation from golf, fishing, hiking and paddling the Saugeen river, to snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in the winter. Brockton is a wonderful place to live, work and play!

About the Position:

The Municipality of Brockton invites qualified applicants to apply for a full-time position of Lead Hand. The Lead Hand will provide daily supervision, leadership and guidance to Public Works Department and provide a variety of construction, snow/ice removal maintenance and repair service to roads and adjacent public property for the safety and convenience of the public.

Candidates must be self-motivated, flexible, exhibit superior time management capabilities have the ability to supervise employees.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides on-site supervision and assistance, providing leadership, assigning work and ensuring the work is carried out as efficiently as possible to meet expenditures as directed by management.
• Attends courses required for the performance of duties.
• Ensures crews have filled out timesheets and deliver them to municipal office.
• Interprets drawings and instructions issued by management.
• Patrols roads and records non-compliance issues as per regulations to the Minimum Maintenance Standards.
• Performs all duties of a Heavy Equipment Operator when required to do so.
• Responsible for underground utility locates.
• Ensures compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Adhere to and enforce the Municipality’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Ability to operate a variety of equipment effectively, safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of equipment and its capability. Ability to identify operating problems.
• Good judgement, ability to work well with others and to provide leadership.
• Good physical condition and ability to function effectively in stressful situations.
• A minimum of five years experience in municipal road maintenance, roads construction methods and procedures, drainage, equipment maintenance and sidewalks.
• Holds a valid Class “A” or “D” drivers licence with air brake endorsement.
• Has effective communications skills, both oral and written to deal with the public and internal and external parties.
• Has a minimum of five years experience in the operation and maintenance of municipal owned equipment.
• OGRA Road School considered an asset.
• Certified Road Supervisor (CRS) designation or ability to work towards Certified Road Supervisor (CRS) designation.
• Possesses the skills and ability to operate the municipality’s portable computerized hardware and associated software used as part of patrolling duties.
• Knowledge of proper use of common hand tools.

A copy of the job task list is available by visiting www.brockton.ca/careers.

What we offer you:

• Rate of pay between $31.95 – $37.38/hour depending on qualifications and experience.
• 42 hours per week including potential for early mornings, evening or weekend work.
• Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Enrolment in OMERS pension plan.
• Access to Employee Family Assistance Plan.

This position is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the collective agreement between International Union of Operating Engineers and the Municipality of Brockton.

Vacancy:

This posting is for an existing role within our organization. External candidates are invited to apply.

Applications:

Interested individuals should submit their resume and cover letter in confidence to the undersigned by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025 via e-mail or regular mail. It should be noted that only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Municipality of Brockton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Municipality of Brockton will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the Municipality of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

By Email: jfarrell@brockton.ca

The Municipality of Brockton is a place where you can put down roots in a safe, welcoming and affordable community with top-notch schools, child care, health facilities and government services. It's a place where caring and kindness are part of our day-to-day life, where you can gain the sense of belonging you crave, and deserve.

Nestled in the rolling countryside of the Saugeen and Teeswater Rivers, the Municipality of Brockton is a friendly rural community with innovative industry and a vibrant downtown core.

The Municipality was incorporated in 1999 when the former municipalities of Brant, Greenock and Walkerton were amalgamated. The name Brockton was chosen as a combination of these names.

With a population nearing 9,500, Brockton is a wonderful place to live, work and play. We are a proud rural community strengthened by a balance of social equity, culture, environmental integrity, and progressive economic development.