The City of Port Colborne welcomes resumes for only positions that are advertised publicly. Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Unsolicited resumes are not kept on file.

Electronic submissions are welcomed (please use the email address below). Please ensure that the Job Title is clearly stated in the subject line of all correspondence. 

If one of the positions sounds rewarding to you please apply with a cover letter and resume to:

Human Resources
City of Port Colborne
66 Charlotte Street
Port Colborne, Ontario L3K 3C8
careers@portcolborne.ca

WATER-WASTEWATER OPERATOR

The City of Port Colborne is seeking energetic and motivated candidates who would like to help drive the corporation forward in accomplishing the goals and strategic direction set by Council. If you enjoy working with the public, consider joining our team.   

As a fully licensed Water Distribution-Wastewater Collection System Operator, you will perform a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: operation of equipment and attachments, collection and analysis of established water quality tests, collection of water samples for lab analysis, participation in the Water on-call rotation and response to afterhours/weekend emergencies. You will be required to safely drive and operate heavy equipment with attachments and perform strenuous, physical labour in the installation, repair and maintenance of the water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems, assist with reports and documentation.  

You are required to have a Ministry of Environment Certification in Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection Class 2, a DZ license, superior judgement, interpersonal skills, valid and current Basic First Aid, CPR and secondary school diploma, or equivalent.  You are required to have a minimum of one-year experience working with municipal water/wastewater services, working with equipment and performing maintenance related duties; or equivalent. (at a minimum the candidate must have a Ministry of Environment Certification in Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection Class 1 and the intent to obtain their Class 2 certification) 

This is a full time union position based on 40 hours per week with an hourly rate of $29.19 per hour and a competitive benefit and pension package. 

Please submit your resume and cover letter and quote: W/WW Operator – 2018 - 08 by 4:00 pm on June 18, 2018 to:  

We thank all those who apply, but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The City of Port Colborne is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise the Human Resources staff of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, c.25) and will be used to select a candidate. 

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/LABOURER

(20 weeks in Operations and 19 weeks in Parks & Recreation

working 40 hours per week)

The City of Port Colborne is seeking energetic and motivated candidates who would like to help drive the corporation forward in accomplishing the goals and strategic direction set by Council. If you enjoy working with the public, consider joining our team.   

As an Equipment Operator/Labourer you will perform duties in the construction and maintenance of roads, ditches, sidewalks, parks, trails, water, sewer and sanitation services including but not limited to the installation/removing of snow fencing, winter control activities, traffic control, safety checks, maintaining records and ensure facilities are safe, prepared and maintained. 

Your valid DZ licence, chainsaw and chipper certification, one-year experience in road construction/maintenance is coupled with the dexterity and strength to manage equipment and hand tools.  Previous road maintenance, parks or arena experience would be an asset. You must be available to work days, weekends, statutory holidays and shift work. 

Wage:  $21.17 - $25.09 per hour

Please submit your resume and cover letter and quote 2018-09 by 4:00 pm on June 18, 2018 to:

We thank all those who apply but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  The City of Port Colborne is an equal opportunity employer.  Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process.  If contacted for an interview, please advise Human Resources staff of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.  Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.  Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, c.25) and will be used to select a candidate.