Employment

Published: December 3, 2024

Employment Opportunities

The following employment opportunities are available at the Town of Oxford:

Public Works Supervisor

The Public Works Supervisor is required to be a working supervisor – hands on with the Public Works Department.

Preferred candidates will be qualified in Class II Water Distribution and Class I Wastewater Treatment.

Candidates must have a high-school diploma, post-secondary education is an asset and demonstrated experience in the delivery of municipal services and management. In addition, possessing credentials in traffic control, WHMIS, heavy equipment certification, trenching, fall arrest, confined space, confined space rescue, and trained with using multi gas detectors would be an asset. Additional critical skills required are excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.

A copy of the pdf Job Description can be found here(205 KB) .

Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter outlining their relevant skills, knowledge, and experience for this position. Applications should be clearly marked “Public Works Supervisor”, and will be accepted until 3:00 pm on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Please email a cover letter and resume to info@oxfordns.ca. Salary wage is $63,835.20 - $74,796.80.

The Town thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Public Works Operator/Labourer Position – CASUAL

The Town has a vacancy in the Public Works Department for an Operator/Labourer in a casual position (occasional, as needed, day-to-day basis). The position reports directly to the Public Works Supervisor and is responsible to perform duties related to the operation and maintenance of the Town’s water utility, wastewater, infrastructure, general operations, and winter maintenance. Experience as an operator as well as within the municipal government environment is preferred.

The successful candidate must have a Grade 12 diploma or equivalency, a valid class 5 drivers’ licence with air brake endorsement, some heavy equipment experience, be physically able to do manual labour as required, and work well within a team environment. The normal work week is from Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, with some overtime or call out required. This is a non-unionized position and is subject to all Provincial and Municipal Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations. Based on experience, skills, and education the wage range is between $20.76 - $21.49 per hour.

Interested candidates should forward their cover letter and resume outlining their experience and skills to:

Linda Cloney, CAO
info@oxfordns.ca