Supervisor, Roads
One (1) Temporary, Full-time Position, Ending April 9, 2027
Non-Union
The Township of Springwater, located in the heart of Simcoe County, is a mixed urban/rural municipality with growing urban settlements and a prosperous agricultural sector. The municipality is currently recruiting for one (1) new temporary, full-time position of Supervisor, Roads.
Reporting to the Manager, Roads, as part of a team of three (3), the position is responsible for providing daily leadership, scheduling, coordination, and oversight of unionized frontline staff delivering road maintenance and operational services for the Township. The Supervisor ensures all activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with Township policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and applicable provincial legislation including the Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM), Minimum Maintenance Standards (MMS), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Highway Traffic Act (HTA), and relevant regulations.
This position works between the Township’s two Works Yards and plays a critical role in infrastructure maintenance including operational planning, contractor oversight, technology implementation (including the Township’s CMMS (Citywide)), and ensuring high, consistent service levels across the community.
Position Responsibilities
The usual responsibilities of the position are:
- Lead day-to-day roads operations: Supervise and schedule unionized roads crews; plan daily/weekly/seasonal work and adjust priorities for weather, emergencies, and staffing.
- Oversee maintenance delivery and quality: Direct winter road maintenance activities (plowing, sanding, snow hauling, ice blading), complete site inspections, and ensure work meets engineering requirements and Township standards.
- Ensure legislative and standards compliance: Apply and enforce requirements under OTM, MMS, OPSS, HTA, OHSA, and Township SOPs.
- Manage winter control operations: Monitor conditions, coordinate winter deployments, and oversee contracted winter services to meet service levels and contract requirements.
- Administer contracts and procurement: Support tendering (RFQ/RFT), procure and oversee contracted work, monitor contractor performance, and confirm completion/deficiencies.
- Drive health and safety performance: Promote safe work practices; conduct tailgates, inspections, hazard assessments, and audits; support incident investigations and claims with proper documentation.
- Use and champion CMMS (Citywide): Assign and track work orders, service requests, inspections, and asset data; ensure accurate operational records.
- Provide customer service and coordination: Respond to public inquiries/complaints, document follow-up, and communicate with internal teams, contractors, and leadership.
- Support continuous improvement: Identify efficiency opportunities and support budgeting/forecasting with operational data, maintain records and reports.
- People management: Hires and manages discipline concerns in consultation with People and Talent. Manages day to day employee matters such as coaching, attendance follow-up, minor performance concerns, and documentation of routine labour matters. Conduct hiring, onboarding, training, and staff development while fostering a positive, accountable workplace culture.
Qualifications and Experience
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High school diploma, supplemented by specialized training or courses related to winter maintenance, road operations, snow and ice control, public works operations, or a related field.
- Certified Road Supervisor (CRS) designation, or actively working towards the designation.
- Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal road operations, public works, or transportation infrastructure.
- Minimum 1 years of supervisory or lead-hand experience in a unionized environment.
- Demonstrated experience preparing work schedules, coordinating frontline crews, and overseeing contracted service providers.
- Experience using CMMS systems, with preference for Citywide, including work order, service requests, asset inventory and inspections.
- Strong understanding of municipal road maintenance practices, winter control principles, and relevant legislation/standards (OTM, MMS, OHSA, HTA, applicable Ontario regulations, OPSS).
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and engineered designs.
- Strong communication, leadership, conflict-resolution, planning, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to make sound decisions under pressure and manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments.
- Ability to respond to emergencies, operational disruptions, and after-hours issues as part of an on-call rotation.
- A valid Class G driver’s license in good standing with a satisfactory driving record; travel between work locations is required. A valid Class DZ license is considered an asset.
- Due to the responsibilities of the position, a police information check satisfactory to the Township of Springwater is required.
Rate of Pay
The Township of Springwater offers a competitive salary and the option to participate in the OMERS pension plan for this position. Compensation for this position is currently $95,028 to $111,169 per annum (2026 rate).
Hours of Work
This position will work 40 hours per week and is a contract position ending April 9, 2027. Regular hours will be primarily scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additional hours beyond the regular work week will be required to respond to emergencies, operational disruptions, and after-hours issues. This position will also participate in weekend on-call rotations and perform after-hours work as required to meet operational needs.
How to Apply
Apply online by visiting www.springwater.ca/careers.
Closing Date: November 8, 2026
Vacancy Status: One (1) new temporary, full-time position
Don’t meet all the qualifications?
It's normal to feel unsure about applying if you don't check every box listed in the job posting. While certain qualifications are crucial for some roles, we encourage people from all backgrounds, with different levels of experience and education, to apply. Our recruiters will assess how you match up with the role.
Note: Applications that are not submitted online will not be considered. All applicants must provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Written correspondence pertaining to this recruitment may be sent to the email address provided. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they check their email regularly. The Township may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select candidates. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.
This job posting reflects the general responsibilities and requirements of the job and does not include all the work requirements of the job. For a copy of the full job description, please reach out to People & Talent for assistance.
The Township thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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