Temporary Maintenance Assistant

Sarnia, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Temporary, Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Temporary Maintenance Assistant will perform snow removal services for bus shelters and pads throughout the city during winter. They will also assist with general transit facility maintenance, including bus and shelter cleaning.

Job details

TEMPORARY MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT Job Status: Full -time Temporary (40 hours/week, for period up to 5 months) Division: Engineering & Operations Department: Transit Union: Unifor 914 [https://www.sarnia.ca/app/uploads/2025/06/FINAL-City-of-Sarnia-Transit-Collective-Agreement-2025-2027-with-Signatures.pdf] Salary: $24.00 Vacancies: Up to 3 Closing Date: October 16, 2026 ABOUT THE CITY OF SARNIA Located at the mouth of the St. Clair River on the shores of Lake Huron, the community of Sarnia is known for its breathtaking waterfront, pristine beaches and beautiful parks system. Situated on the American border, just a short drive from London, Ontario, the community boasts a host of recreational opportunities, state-of-the-art healthcare, a vibrant cultural scene, and excellent education paired with a high standard of living and mild climate. Ranked one of the most affordable medium-sized cities in Ontario, Sarnia, with its 72,000 residents, is home to over 1,000 acres of parkland and 40 km of trails in addition to 4 golf courses, 16 art galleries, 6 museums, and 3 theatres across the County. THE ROLE Reporting to the Manager of Transit, the Temporary Maintenance Assistants will provide snow removal services for the bus shelters and bus pads throughout the City during the winter months. The Temporary Maintenance Assistants will also assist with services in the Transit Garage including bus cleaning, shelter cleaning/maintenance, etc. The approximate work term will be from early November for a period of up to 5 months, depending on weather conditions and will require you to work in extreme cold and warm environments daily as necessary. THE CANDIDATE * Class G Licence * The ability to work independently with minimal supervision * Competency within the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act * The ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds * Clean shaven with the ability to be fit tested and wear a respirator as required QUALIFICATIONS * Grade 12 diploma/equivalent * Related work experience with snow removal equipment items such as shovel, snow blower and pick-up truck with a plow WHY WORK WITH US It’s an opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your organizational skills, attention to detail, and professionalism will be highly valued. For temporary employees, the City offers competitive salaries, access to our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP), and the option to enrol in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan. We are an inclusive and equitable Corporation that encourages applications from qualified individuals of all genders, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Information received relating to accommodation and diversity will be addressed confidentially. Personal information is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with The Corporation of the City of Sarnia. Questions about this collection should be directed to the City Clerk, 255 Christina St. N., Sarnia, ON N7T 7N2, 519-332-0330 ext. 3366. Please note this recruitment is for a current vacancy.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Class G driver's license and a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent. Applicants must be physically capable of lifting 50 pounds and able to work in extreme weather conditions.