Roads Operations

The Roads Department organizes, manages and directs all aspects of road maintenance operations in the Township. In addition to keeping sidewalks, ditches, boulevards and streetlights operational, staff manage snow and ice control, roadside garbage and litter removal, street sweeping and bushwhacking. Alongside the Transportation Department, the Roads Department ensures traffic control systems are operational and assists with road network expansions.

Raman, Operations Maintenance Worker

"Coming into work doesn't feel like a "just a job." The team's camaraderie and the people here make coming in worthwhile. You get to learn from your crew because everyone's experience is so diverse."

Raman, Operations Maintenance Worker

Explore a sample of the types of roles:

Engineering Technologist I

Duty examples	Performs moderately complex technical field and office work of an engineering nature at the sub-professional level. Coordinates assigned small to mid-sized construction projects. Develops work schedules in conjunction with operations and construction; monitors work progress and project budgets. Coordinates approval of soil deposit permit applications; prepares and maintains technical and status reports, correspondence, tender and project specifications. Performs site inspections, maintains liaison with and provides direction to a wide variety of internal and external contacts.
Required certifications	Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence Registration or eligibility for registration as a Graduate Technologist within British Columbia
Desired experience and qualifications	Graduation from an Institute of Technology with a diploma in Engineering Technology Courses in project management Experience working in a municipal Engineering environment (preferred)
Departments	Engineering and Construction Services Facilities Planning and Construction Roads Operations Transportation Utilities Operations Water Resources and Environment

Engineering Technologist II

Duty examples	Performs complex technical field and office work of a Civil Engineering nature at the sub-professional level. Coordinates assigned major construction projects. Develops work schedules in conjunction with operations and construction; monitors work progress and project budgets. Coordinates utilities programs; prepares and maintains technical and status reports, correspondence, tender and project specifications. Performs site inspections, maintains liaison with and provides direction to a wide variety of internal and external contacts.
Required certifications	Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence Certification or eligibility for certification as an Applied Science Technologist within British Columbia Cross Connection Control Tester Certificate (for Utilities Operations only)
Desired experience and qualifications	Graduation from an Institute of Technology with a diploma in Civil and Structural Technology, Building Technology, or other related discipline Courses in project management Experience working in a municipal Engineering environment (preferred)
Departments	Engineering and Construction Services Facilities Planning and Construction Roads Operations Transportation Utilities Operations Water Resources and Environment

Engineering Technologist III

Duty examples	Performs administrative and technical work at the sub-professional level. Coordinates contract documentation and administration on construction projects. Plans, assigns and supervises the work of technical subordinates. Prepares and maintains technical and status reports, correspondence and project specifications. Performs site inspections, maintains liaison with and provides direction to a wide variety of internal and external contacts.
Required certifications	Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence Certification or eligibility for certification as an Applied Science Technologist within British Columbia
Desired experience and qualifications	Graduation from an Institute of Technology with a Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma Experience working in a municipal Engineering environment (preferred)
Departments	Engineering and Construction Services Facilities Planning and Construction Roads Operations Transportation Utilities Operations Water Resources and Environment

Foreman I

Duty examples	A “working foreman” is responsible for supervisory, operational, maintenance, and repair work involving installation, construction and maintenance of municipal services; participates in the work while supervising and giving work direction to assigned staff. Organizes work, orders materials, supplies and tools. Ensures safe work practices are followed according to work standards. Prepares and maintains records, receives, investigates, responds to complaints and performs routine inspections.
Required certifications	Foreman I in all departments: Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
	Foreman I in Roads Operations: Class 3 BC Driver’s Licence with Air Brake Endorsement
	Foreman I in Utilities Operations: EOCP Water Distribution – Level I (Water Utilities) EOCP Wastewater Collection – Level I (Sewer Utilities)
Desired experience and qualifications	Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by technical courses related to work Experience in supervision and public works Understanding of municipal construction and maintenance work related to roads, water, sanitary, drainage systems and parks
Departments	Engineering and Construction Services Parks Operations Roads Operations Utilities Operations

Infrastructure Asset Technician

Duty examples	Performs inspections and assesses conditions of existing assets related to the TOL’s infrastructure assets. Provides support with preventative maintenance scheduling, maintains work orders, and reviews processes and procedures offering recommendations for efficiency improvement. Maintains records, performs data entry and documentation.
Required certifications	Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
Desired experience and qualifications	Completion of first year in a related undergraduate degree or diploma Related technical training in asset management Knowledge and hands on experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) Understanding of engineering terminology, materials and equipment
Departments	Engineering and Construction Services Roads Operations Sustainability

Labourer

Duty examples	Performs semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and general construction of roads, sewers, waterworks, facilities and parks. Assists in exterior and interior construction projects, assembles and/or dismantles equipment, structures and surfaces. Operates TOL’s vehicles, motorized equipment, and tools. Performs Heavy manual work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Required certifications	Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence (Class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement is preferred)
Desired experience and qualifications	Completion of Grade 10 Experience in general construction and maintenance type of work
Departments	Engineering and Construction Services Facilities Parks Operations Roads Operations Utilities Operations

Operations Maintenance Worker (OMW)

Duty examples	Performs semi-skilled manual, equipment/vehicle operational work. Assists with supervision of small group of workers. Responds to public inquiries/complaints and maintains records. Operates, loads/unloads, and services TOL’s vehicles, equipment and tools. Performs manual work outdoors in all weather conditions.
	OMW in Parks Operations: Operates large industrial and farm tractors with attachments; assists in construction and maintenance of wooden structures; assists with gardening and landscaping tasks
	OMW in Roads Operations: Constructs and maintains TOL streets; traffic and other signage; performs road and pothole repairs; and supplements in snow control
	OMW in Engineering and Construction Services: Constructs, installs and maintains storm water infrastructure
Required certifications	OMW in Parks Operations: Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence with Heavy Trailer Code 20 Endorsement Pesticide Applicators Certificate – Landscape General
Required certifications	OMW in Roads Operations and Engineering and Construction Services: Class 3 BC Driver’s Licence with Air Brake Endorsement
Desired experience and qualifications	Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by courses related to work Experience in construction and/or maintenance work
Departments	Engineering and Construction Services Parks Operations Roads Operations

Superintendent

Duty examples

Supervises and manages employees required to complete assignments and participates in most human resources decisions.

Works independently under the direction of the Manager, performing operational planning, design, estimating, scheduling, inspection and maintenance functions related to the department.

Participates in operational and capital projects planning and financial control and adjustment.

Investigates and follows up on issues, answering inquiries and complaints from the public, developers, consultants and other regulatory agencies.

Required certifications

Superintendent in Engineering and Construction Services:

Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
Applied Science Technologists and Technicians – AScT (preferred)

Superintendent in Facilities:

Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
Refrigeration Safety Awareness Certificate
Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance for the RCMP (ability to obtain within first year of employment)

Superintendent in Parks Operations:

Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
Certification or ability to obtain certification as an Arborist with the International Society of Arborists

Superintendent in Roads and Utilities Operations:

Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
Eligible for registration under the provisions of the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Act of BC as a Civil Engineering Technologist

Desired experience/qualifications

Superintendent in Engineering and Construction Services:

Diploma of Technology in Civil Engineering (or related field) or an experienced professional in a municipal infrastructure construction and maintenance field
Minimum three years of direct Engineering experience in a municipal government, consulting company, or infrastructure contracting company; or, equivalent combination

Superintendent in Facilities:

Engineering/Building Technologist Diploma or equivalent training and experience in the industry
Minimum five years of direct Engineering experience in a municipal government or consulting company; or, equivalent combination

Superintendent in Parks Operations:

Bachelor's degree or diploma and Trades Qualifications in a related field or equivalent training and experience in the industry
Minimum five years of direct Parks experience in a municipal government or organization providing Parks and Cemetery/Parks and Open Spaces management and maintenance services; or, equivalent combination

Superintendent in Roads Operations:

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technologist or equivalent
Minimum five years of direct Engineering experience in a municipal government or consulting company; or, equivalent combination

Superintendent in Utilities Operations:

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technologist or equivalent
Minimum seven years of direct Engineering experience in a municipal government or consulting company; or, equivalent combination

Departments

Engineering and Construction Services
Facilities
Parks Operations
Roads Operations
Utilities Operations

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