Employment Opportunities

Build Your Career with the Township of Southgate

Thank you for your interest in working for the Township of Southgate. Explore the current postings and find out more about working for the Township.

The Township of Southgate is a growing rural municipality committed to providing high-quality services, programs, facilities and infrastructure to our residents, businesses and visitors.

"Rooted in community, embracing our future." Our work is community-focused, service-driven and meaningful. From roads, recreation, water and wastewater, finance, planning, administration, fire services, by-law, building, parks, facilities and more, our team plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day life of our community.

But strong municipal service does not happen without the right people. People who care about public service. People who take pride in their work. People who are collaborative, professional and community-minded. People who want more than just a job — they want to make a difference close to home.

Find Career Opportunities with the Township of Southgate

Explore current employment opportunities with the Township of Southgate.

Whether you are beginning your career, looking for a new opportunity, or hoping to use your skills in a meaningful public service environment, we encourage you to review our available positions.

Please note that we only accept applications for advertised postings. Unsolicited resumes will not be accepted.

The Township of Southgate is now accepting INTERNAL/EXTERNAL applications for one (1) permanent full-time position of Team Leader - TAPS & Waterworks at our Dundalk Depot. 

Job Description

Job Posting
 
Job Duties:

  • Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the water and sewer and urban roads 
    infrastructure.
  • Daily operations for water and wastewater including testing, sampling, data recording and analyzing, maintaining logs, testing and inspection.
  • Appointed DWQMS internal auditor and ensure DWQMS conformance.
  • Part of the rotational on-call schedule for water and wastewater as well as winter control.
  • Ensure roads system and municipal equipment are maintained in a condition safe for public use.
  • Assist the Public Works Manager – Water Operations with scheduling work and deploying departmental staff. 
  • Supervise assigned staff in their daily activities, ensuring safe work practices are maintained and assigned work is completed.
  • Winter control (plowing, spreading sand and salt, snow removal, snow fence, etc.).
  • Roadside maintenance (cold mix/hot mix repairs, patching, sweeping, shoulder re-gravelling, washout repairs, grass trimming).
  • Operates all equipment including trucks, sander, plow, tractors, mowers, grader, street sweeper, grinder, woodchipper, excavator, brusher, wheel loader. 
     
    Qualifications:
  • Valid Ontario Class DZ Licence required.
  • Minimum 2 years experience with heavy machinery and construction work.
  • Minimum 2-3 years water and wastewater systems experience.
  • Water and wastewater licenses.
  • Certified Roads Supervisor an asset.
  • Good communication and mechanical skills.
  • Supervisory experience an asset. 

 
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to forward their cover letter and resume to Human Resources (employment@southgate.ca or 185667 Grey Road 9, Dundalk, ON, N0C 1B0) quoting job #2026-16  by June 23, 2026 at 2pm.

"At the Township of Southgate, I found a place that believed in my potential and supported my career development. Here, I felt truly welcomed and became part of something bigger, where I was able to share my skills, creativity and positive attitude.

Brenna Carroll

Economic Development Officer

The Township of Southgate is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. This document can be made available in other accessible formats as soon as practical and upon request.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected, and will only be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Contact Us

Township of Southgate
185667 Grey County Road 9
Dundalk, Ontario N0C 1B0
Phone: 519-923-2110
Email: info@southgate.ca

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