Road Patrolperson - Whitby, Canada - The Town of Whitby

The Town of Whitby

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Whitby, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Open Date

Apr :48:00 PM
Close Date
Apr :59:00 PM
Position Title
Road Patrolperson
Posting Type
Fulltime
Posting Status
Active
Position Length
Permanent
Department Group
Roads Division
Hours per Week
40
Department
Public Works
Openings
1
Education
Other
Experience
3 years
Salary Range

- $ $36.74 (Band F)
Description:

Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let's grow together.

Road Patrolperson:

Who We Are

In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes.

The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation that is located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area.

Whitby is the second-largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada.

Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, the population of Whitby is expected to grow from 140,000 to more than 200,000 by 2031.

Whitby's Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for Whitby's planned growth and development; the protection of our natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and, new employment within this time frame.

The Town of Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre.

Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award-winning marina, year round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day.

Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming.

On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community.

Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us.

We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work.

We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community.

Let's grow together.

What You Will Get To Do

Reporting to the Supervisor(s) of Operations (Roads/Traffic), and under the direction of the Working Foreperson(s), the Road Patrolperson position is responsible for scheduled inspections of all municipal highways under the Town's jurisdiction.

As such, the incumbent is responsible for:
- identifying and accurately reporting all hazardous situations and/or road deficiencies and conditions, in accordance to the Minimum Maintenance Standards (summer and winter);
- securing and repairing identified deficiencies including minor ploughing and/or sand/salt as well as dispatching to the appropriate operational division for the necessary attention and/or repair;
- general traffic control for both stationary and rolling road repair operations;
- picking up litter, garbage and/or road debris;
- ensuring all equipment and/or tools are operated in a safe and professional manner;
- providing excellent customer service, including responding to inquiries/concerns from the general public, emergency services, agencies and/or other members of staff in a courteous manner; and,
- other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

As the successful applicant, you are:
safety conscious individual, with a demonstrated ability to adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act;

- a detail oriented individual with a demonstrated ability to visually identify and accurately report hazardous road conditions;
- an organized individual with a demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize road deficiencies while making appropriate decisions in accordance with related by-laws and/or policies/guidelines such as the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Highways and/or the Highway Traffic Act;
- well-developed interpersonal and public relations skills to appropriately respond to resident concerns and establish positive working relationships with all staff; and,
- a collaborative team member, with the ability to work independently and under mínimal supervision.

What You Bring To Our Team

As the successful applicant, you must possess:
community college and/or trade school courses in carpentry, cement work or a related discipline;

- three (3) years directly related work experience with road patrolling and inspections;

Winter Maintenance Operations training for patrollers through Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA);

- thorough understanding and training in the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 and WHMIS;
- current certification in C.P.R. (Level A) and Emergency First Aid;
- demonstrated working knowledge (basic