Job Posting

Corporation of the Town of Cochrane External Job Posting

Job Title:                                Heavy Equipment Operator & Maintenance

Department:                          Infrastructure Department

Location:                                92 Second Street Cochrane, Ontario

Immediate Supervisor:         Infrastructure Supervisor

Position Status:                  Full-Time

 Rate of Pay:                           Per Collective Agreement

Hours of Work:                      Normal hours of work as per Collective Agreement

Benefits:                                Per Collective Agreement

Job Summary:   The position of Heavy Equipment Operator & Maintenance is responsible for operation of small equipment, light duty vehicles, heavy duty vehicles and heavy equipment, general labourer duties on occasion, general maintenance duties, project management of assigned activities and Occupational Health and Safety Act compliance in the workplace for self and fellow workers. The position is responsible to maintain open and effective communication with field supervisors as assigned (Coordinator – Rural or Urban) Infrastructure Supervisor and the Director of Infrastructure Services or Alternate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Be proficient in the operation of small equipment, light duty vehicles, heavy-duty vehicles and heavy equipment and in accordance with municipal policy and procedures and safe work practices.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on municipal infrastructure including roads, sidewalks, culverts, bridges, storm sewers and airport.
• Perform general maintenance on equipment including daily inspections, changing of parts, minor repairs, greasing, cleaning and washing.
• Perform general maintenance on Municipal buildings including snow shoveling, cleaning and repairs.
• Perform garbage collection services and annual spring/fall cleanups.
• Perform general labourer duties involving manual labour, using hand tools and small equipment.
• Assist in delivery of work plans for winter and summer operations as directed by Coordinator – Rural or Coordinator – Urban.
• Assist in burials.
• Assist mechanic in garage operations on an assigned basis. Project manages assigned projects or tasks.
• Ensure compliance as a worker with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other pertinent regulatory legislation for self and fellow workers in all aspects of municipal operations.
• Establish and maintain a system of open and effective communication with the Coordinator – Rural and Coordinator – Urban as field supervisors and the Director of Operations or Alternate.
• Attend and participate in training sessions as scheduled by management or as requested for and approved by management.
• Liaison with public in a courteous and professional manner. Other duties as assigned.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

 Must possess a post-secondary education and a minimum of 3 years of demonstrated progressive municipal experience or in a directly related environment. Must possess a valid Class “DZ” licence. Must hold a certificate of heavy equipment operator training from a recognized training institute or have 3 years of demonstrated experience or have the equivalent in a directly related environment.

Employees wishing to apply should forward a letter, along with a resume in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “Full-time Heavy Equipment Operator & Maintenance” and addressed to the undersigned before 1:00 p.m. on Friday October 26th, 2018.

The above represents only a brief description of the general requirements for the position. Those wishing to apply are encouraged to obtain a detailed job description. A detailed job specification can be picked up at the Municipal Operations Department, 92 Second Street Cochrane Ontario between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday to Friday and applications are to be dropped off at the Municipal Office located at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, Ontario between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Afin d’obtenir de l’information en français, veuillez communiquer au 705-272-4361.

Jean Pierre Cousineau Human Resources Manager

The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane 171 Fourth Avenue, P.O. Box 490 Cochrane, ON

P0L 1C0

The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane will receive applications for a Spare Board – Organizational Needs position for the Municipal Operations Department and Recreation Department up to and including October 12, 2018 at 2:00p.m. local time.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Must have the ability to achieve a valid Class DZ driving licence within 6 months.
• Minimum of Grade 12 education and three years of demonstrated progressive municipal experience or in a directly related environment.
• Heavy equipment operator training is an asset.
• Training in WIMIS, First Aid, Chain Saw etc. definite assets.
• Knowledge of Refrigeration is an asset
• Knowledge of equipment repairs and carpentry repairs

A complete job description is available at the Municipal Office, 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, Ontario during normal office hours.

Persons wishing to apply should forward a letter along with a resume in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Spare Board – Organizational Need” at the address noted below.

Inquiries may be directed to Mr. Shane Skinner, Director of Operations & Infrastructure or Jason Boyer, Director of Community Service.

Afin d’obtenir de l’information en français, veuillez communiquer au 705-272-4361.

J.P. Cousineau
The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane
Human Resource Manager
171 Fourth Avenue, P.O. Box 490
Cochrane, Ontario P0L 1C0

Tel:   705-272-4361
Fax: 705-272-6068

Applications for Registered Early Childhood Educator will be received by the undersigned up to and including Friday, October 12th, 2018 by 4:00 p.m., local time.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Early Childhood Education Diploma
• A Registered Member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
• Valid First Aid and CPR
• Ability to communicate effectively in both official languages, French and English

General Requirements:

• To plan and implement the program of a designated program following the philosophy, program statement, and guidelines established by the Centre.
• Provide a positive, professional service and image to the public.
• Work with minimal supervision as well as be part of a team.
• Shall be experienced with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher)

A complete job description is available at the Cochrane Child Care Centre, 435 Tenth Avenue, Cochrane, Ontario, during normal office hours or by clicking the button below.

Persons wishing to apply should forward a letter along with a resume in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Employment – Teacher”, to the undersigned.  

We thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Town of Cochrane is pleased to accommodate individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call 705-272-6092 or email the below if you require an accommodation to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Afin d’obtenir de l’information en français, veuillez communiquer au 705-272-6092.

Lora St-Pierre

Child Care Manager

435 10th Avenue

Cochrane ON, P0L 1C0

Tel : (705) 272-6092 Fax : (705) 272-2718

Email : lora.st-pierre@cochraneontario.com