The Roads Division is comprised of 11 staff operating from one depot - Beaverton (B27305 Sideroad No. 17), the depot has a Working Foreman responsible for scheduling work activities at the direction of the Director of Public Works.

In the Roads Division, the Director of Public Works is responsible for administration of the design and construction of municipal roads and drainage systems, the development of the departmental budget and administering the municipal road occupancy permit system and municipal consents.

Other administrative responsibilities include the preservation, maintenance and rehabilitation of approximately 350 kilometers of roads (gravel, hard surfaced, asphalt), 39 bridges, sidewalks, streetlights, drainage, winter control, signage, maintenance and removal of trees on municipal properties and the acquisition, maintenance and repair of corporate vehicles and equipment.

Works Department inquiries should be directed to the Public Works Office at 705-432-2355 or toll free at 866-223-7668.

For more information on the services provided by the roads division, click on the links below:

• Adopt-A-Road
• Entrance Permits
• Road Construction
• Road Maintenance - Summer
• Road Maintenance - Winter
• Road Watch
• Streetlights

Employment

During the winter months the Works Department hires part time/casual help to assist in both the arena and road divisions. These positions are advertised in advance in the local paper. Interested applicants must submit an application form, complete with resume to the Works Department for consideration. However, all applications received by the municipality are placed on file for a period of four months. Should a position become available at any time, these applications are reviewed for suitability to the position.

Please refer to the Employment portion of this web site for current opportunities.