Property Services Operator

Company: Oneida Nation of the Thames

Position: Property Services Operator (2 positions)

Term: Full-Time, Permanent

Department: Roads

Division: Public Works

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m., must be flexible to adjust work schedule based on operational requirements, with on-call availability during winter months or peak service periods

Posting Date: October 23, 2025

Closing Date: November 6, 2025, at 4:30p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:  

The Property Services Operator is responsible for the year-round maintenance and upkeep of band-owned properties, ensuring they remain safe, functional, and visually presentable. This position plays a key role in maintaining community infrastructure through seasonal tasks such as snow removal, salting, lawn care, and general property maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
2. Equipment operation and safety certifications (e.g., backhoe, snowplow, grader, tractor, etc.) are considered an asset.
3. Must have a valid Class G driver’s license; Class DZ driver’s license is considered an asset.
4. Experience operating light equipment such as pick-up mounted snowplows, lawn mowers, trimmers, and salters is preferred.
5. Experience operating heavy equipment, including garbage trucks (requires a Class DZ license), is considered an asset.
6. Experience in property maintenance, groundskeeping, or public works operations.

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:

1. A cover letter addressing the qualifications listed above must be included with your application.
2. Resume. 

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:

1. The successful candidate must submit a recent Criminal Record Check, Level 2 (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.
2. The successful candidate must submit a copy of their valid driver's license and a recent driver abstract (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.
3. The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).

Submit all mandatory documentation to hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.

• Late applications will not be accepted.
• All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested.
• Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
• A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.
• Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources.

To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827 or by email hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.