Heavy Equipment Operator

Position: Heavy Equipment Operator
Status: Regular, Full Time
(7:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. Monday – Friday: rotational on-call schedule, including weekends, 4-day compressed work week schedule from May – September (6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Start Date: ASAP
Hourly Range: $29.12 – $34.06 (40 hours per week, not including overtime)
Annual Salary: $60,570 – $70,858
Location: 45 James Bay Junction, Seguin Ontario
Closing Date: 4:00 p.m. on November 14, 2025. Resume and cover letter to be remitted in one PDF document.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Supervisor, Public Works, the Heavy Equipment Operator will provide year-round maintenance to all Township transportation related infrastructure including but not limited to roads, ditches, signage, culverts, bridges, facilities, marina as well as assist with waste management transportation.

Township of The Archipelago
The Archipelago is a water-based, seasonally oriented municipality consisting of a portion of the 30,000 islands in Georgian Bay and a number of inland freshwater lakes. The Archipelago acknowledges that the community resides on traditional Anishinabek territory. Our team is made up of committed and passionate employees who, in partnership with its community, ensure the continued guardianship of the lakes and watershed areas within the Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere.

Who you are
You want to be part of a municipality with an environmental focus. You want the work you do to make a difference. You like a team environment where everyone has an opportunity to contribute to achieve shared goals. You like problem solving, expanding your horizons and making positive impacts on your community and beyond.

Why work for us
A progressive team, dedicated to lifelong learning, career advancement and collaboration. In addition to the beauty of the area, in this position you will receive extended group health and dental benefits, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and participate in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System pension plan (OMERS).

What You’ll Do
·         Operate vehicles and equipment for the purpose of maintaining infrastructure and services.
·         Perform minor maintenance work including carpentry, masonry and general labour.
·         Heavy manual labour, including but not limited to: dock building and repair, concrete forms, waste disposal,        general construction.
·         Safe operation and maintenance of a wide variety of construction related equipment including but not limited to:
–          Backhoe
–          Loader
–          Dump truck (including snowplows and sanders)
–          Pickup trucks
–          Rolloff Truck
–          Excavator
–          Track Loader Dozer
–          Chainsaw
–          Weed eater
–          Other equipment/power tools as required
·      Perform routine maintenance tasks such as patrol/inspections, road  repairs, potholes, shoulder repairs, clearing debris, cleaning illegal dumping, sign replacement and new installs, roadside vegetation/tree trimming, mechanical repairs, install and disconnect docks, as well as responding to emergency situations such as storm clean up, floods, or washouts.
·      Operate in a safe manner and comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements and The Archipelago’s safety policies.
·      Conduct all other relevant duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Education
·       Minimum High School Diploma, or Heavy Equipment Operator College course considered an asset.
·       Computer literacy with MS Office 365, Outlook, Excel, Word considered an asset.

Experience and Skill
·       Minimum 1+ years related experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator.
·       Minimum DZ license with 2+ years experience operating manual transmissions. AZ license an asset.
·       Experience performing snowplow operations.
·       Ability to lift and move 40 lbs on a regular basis.
·       Demonstrated ability to work safely in a remote and lone-worker setting.
·      Able to walk, climb stairs, ladders, kneel, bend and traverse over uneven terrain and work in all weather conditions.
·      Possess and maintain a Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC) and be comfortable being on and around water.
·      Ontario Traffic Manual Traffic Control Book 7 Training an asset.
·      Strong organizational, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
·      Strong interpersonal skills that enable positive engagement with all stakeholders.
·      Ability to intake, manage, complete work in a timely and efficient manner and process and retain confidential information.

Resumes directed to: the Human Resources Department, The Archipelago

Email: HR@thearchipelago.ca, resume and cover letter submitted in one pdf document

We thank you for your interest, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

The Archipelago is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you require any accessibility accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact us. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected Pursuant to section 29(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Individual Privacy Act R.S.O. 1990, C. M.56.  Questions about the collection of personal information should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources, Township of The Archipelago, 9 James Street, Parry Sound, Ontario P2A 1T4. 705-746-4243.

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