Job Description
Temporary Labourer (Traffic)
Employment Type:  Temporary Full Time
Hours of Work:  40
Job location:  Kitchener Operations Facility
Pay:  $25.64 Hourly
Grade/Band:  TL1
Job Posting Start Date:  1/20/26
Job Posting End Date:  2/27/26
Job Description: 

Overview

The City of Kitchener is seeking temporary labourers to work as part of the Traffic team in the Operations-Roads and Traffic Division.

(Temporary Full Time for Approximately 5 Months)

Responsibilities

  • Installing, repairing, and maintaining existing and new traffic, parking, regulatory, and special signs within Kitchener.
  • Painting all lines and pavement markings on City streets, as well as parking lot markings.
  • Setting up construction, detour, information and related signage for road repair work and reconstruction projects.
  • Maintaining all related equipment and materials.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

  • Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

  • Valid MTO “G” class driver’s license in good standing and ability to provide Drivers Abstract at your own expense as a condition of employment. 
  • Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to perform manual labour.
  • Must be flexible to work varying shifts, & rotational duties, weekends and overtime as required.
  • Good communication skills with an ability to keep accurate written records.
  • Ability to participate as an effective team member.
Department:  INS-Infrastructure Services Department
Division:  INS-Operations Roads and Traffic Division
Union Code:  C.U.P.E. Local 68
Req Id:  671
Job Code:  5500
Number of Openings:  2
Department:  INS-Infrastructure Services Department
Union Code:  C.U.P.E. Local 68
Req Id:  671
Job Code:  5500
Number of Openings:  2