City of Stratford

Labourer with DZ License 

(External Posting)

Job Posting#: 10-26

Status: Permanent, Full-time

Vacancy Type: Existing

Union/Non-union: CUPE Local 197

Date Posted: November 12, 2026

Hourly Rate: $31.81

Closing Deadline: November 19, 2026

Department/Division: Infrastructure Services / Public Works

Location: On-Site (Stratford, ON)

Duties:

Reports to the Public Works Supervisor. Operates truck or other automated equipment. Assists in performance of manual labouring duties related to the construction, repair and maintenance of municipal infrastructure, facilities and properties.

Work Performed:

• Operates truck or other Public Works Equipment.
• Transports equipment and supplies to work sites.
• Assists other Public Works Employees to construct, clean, repair and maintain Municipal sidewalks, streets, roads, sewer systems, premises and facilities.
• Assists other Public Works employees to remove debris and snow from streets, sidewalks, building grounds and other areas, using shovels and powered snow removal equipment and blowers.
• Distributes and spreads sand or salt for snow and ice control.
• Spreads concrete and asphalt on roads and sidewalk surfaces.
• Performs cleaning and repair duties on manholes and sewer systems.
• Removes waste and debris from downtown core, other public properties, roadsides and landfill site.
• Installs and removes fencing and barricades, loads and unloads materials and equipment.
• Assists and maintains a safe work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Secondary School Diploma.
• Minimum of six to twelve (6-12) months related professional experience.
• Valid Driver’s License Class DZ.

Specialized Skills, Abilities, Training, License, Memberships, or Certifications

• Must be able to perform physical work in all weather conditions.
• Required to work according to a designated schedule including standby.

Applications will be received until November 19th at 4:30 pm.

The City of Stratford is not using Artificial Intelligence (AI) at any stage of the recruitment process.

The City of Stratford is committed to building a culture where difference is valued.  The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be on behalf of the community we serve. We are committed to continuously improving our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers, promote respect and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants with a diverse range of perspectives, skills and lived experiences to apply.   

Accommodations are available for people with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Applicants should make their needs known in advance.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information collected in response to this advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Stratford.  Please direct inquiries to the Human Resources Department at hr@stratford.ca.

Human Resources Department 

City Hall, P.O. Box 818

Stratford, ON N5A 6W1