Career Opportunity

Posted On

February 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Ends On

March 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM

With a population of approximately 53,000, North Bay is a beautiful, vibrant and diverse community nestled between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake. Conveniently located just three and a half hours from major Ontario centres such as Toronto and Ottawa, North Bay is a progressive community well positioned for growth.

Join our team and create your future with the City of North Bay. Discover the Gateway to the North, where easy living is embraced.

The Corporation of the City of North Bay is currently accepting applications for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator within the Public Works Department. Reporting to the Landfill Operations Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of landfill heavy equipment. Duties include receiving, placing, compacting, and covering waste in accordance with municipal by-laws and Ministry of the Environment regulations. The operator will also assist the public by directing them to appropriate dumping areas and ensuring compliance with site procedures.

Qualifications:  

• Minimum Grade 12 Education or equivalent acceptable experience.
• Must have three (3) years’ experience in the operation of a utility loader, dozer, excavator, landfill trash compactor and other various heavy equipment required in the landfill maintenance field.
• Must have minimum 1 year experience plowing and sanding.
• Must possess a valid SWANA – Landfill Operations Basics Certification.
• Must possess a valid Firearms License.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with the public; good communication skills.
• Sufficient clerical ability to complete daily reports.
• Must be able to follow directions explicitly.
• Must hold a valid Ontario Class “D” Driver’s License with a “Z” endorsement.
• Must have a good work, driver and operator record.
• Applicants will be subject to equipment operations assessment.

The City of North Bay is an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Employer. For more information on a defined pension plan benefit please visit: https://www.omers.com/

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and covering letter in one document, saved in PDF format, no later than March 1, 2026, via email to: staffing@northbay.ca. Please note that applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Please identify the Posting ID (26E-13) in the subject line.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City of North Bay’s Accessibility Policy.  We encourage applicants to make their needs known to Human Resources in advance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer