Roads, Sub-Foreperson

Job Description

Sub-Foreperson, Roads Operations 

Vacancy: Yes

Posting #: CUPE-2025-64

Posting Period: November 28 - December 7, 2025

Employer Group: CUPE Local 4700 (Haldimand) 

Reporting to: Supervisor, Roads Operations    

Grade: 8

Wage Range Hourly: $32.446 - $37.560

Position Status: Permanent full-time

Work Hours per Week: 40

Location: Caledonia, ON (Oneida Roads Yard)

Core Competencies

• Self- Direction
• Interpersonal Communication
• Collaborative Skills
• Resilience

Position Summary

The Sub-Foreperson will schedule, organize, direct and participate in the day-to-day operations, maintenance, construction and inspection activities of the Roads Operations Division as a “working leader” within the division. While completing all work tasks in a manner that ensures compliance with Haldimand County and other legislated policies, procedures and standards for roadway maintenance and construction. They will also provide work direction to Roads Operations staff (and contracted staff) within work group, and provide guidance to ensure all work tasks are completed in a manner that ensures compliance with Haldimand County and other legislated policies, procedures and standards. Lastly, they will deliver work direction to Roads Operations Staff and contracted winter maintenance staff during winter operations, during the night shift; and ensure road systems are safe and well-maintained.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

Education

• High School Grade 12 graduation,
• Additional programme of up to one year such as successful completion of TJ. Mahony Roads School course in Road Construction and Road Maintenance or equivalent Civil Engineering related courses.

Experience

• Over 2 years up to and including 3 years related experience including increased levels of leadership, responsibility, orientation, training, and adjustment on the job, specifically in the area of roadway maintenance.

Knowledge/Skills

• Valid Ontario Driver’s license – Class DZ required (AZ preferred) must be maintained;
• Solid working knowledge of the Roads Operations Division Levels of Service, O. Reg. 239/02 Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways, and applicable Acts and Regulations such as but not limited to the Occupational Health & Safety Act/Regulations and the Highway Traffic Act.;
• Demonstrated ability to oversee projects ensuring compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, regulations and standards;
• Commitment to continuous learning and up-grading of skills;
• Demonstrated ability to address conflict situations, and to apply conflict resolution skills to constructively resolve issues;
• Demonstrated ability to direct and motivate staff to develop their skills, knowledge and abilities;
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain good work relations with others;
• Organization, analytical, problem solving, leadership and decision-making skills;
• Proven ability to determine potential problematic situations, develop options, and set priorities when multiple issues arise and undertake the decision making necessary;
• Communication skills, both written and oral, that reflect:
  
  • clear and concise direction to staff and motivating them to direct their efforts toward achievement of division, department and corporate goals and objectives;
  • clear and diplomatic explanation and discussion when working with the public and/or contractors to resolve dispute;
• Must be able to direct staff accordingly to operate Roads Operations Division equipment (e.g., float, grader, tractor, backhoe) and vehicles with or without attachments; and
• Current First Aid and CPR required.
• Technology Aptitude
  
  • Demonstrated fundamental computer skills to perform basic tasks on various technological devices and programs while adhering to cybersecurity and an awareness of best practices;
  • Proven ability to follow steps that are well defined to obtain / input information;
  • Use software on a regular and recurring basis to key in basic data (for example, time input into e-Timesheets, etc.) and send e-mails.

Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to:

Corporate

• Provide and demonstrate commitment to the Haldimand County code of conduct and all other policies approved by Council.

People

• Provide effective public relations and customer service to sustain the positive image of the Corporation in Haldimand County. 

Functional

Demonstrate commitment to the Haldimand County Code of Conduct

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job.