Black River-Matheson Posts Equipment Operator Position for Public Works

The Township of Black River-Matheson is accepting applications for a full-time Equipment Operator position in the Public Works department, according to a job posting dated September 16, 2025.

The Equipment Operator position is described as a permanent, full-time role based in Black River-Matheson, with the township reporting a population of 3,003 and noting its location as one hour east of Timmins and three hours north of North Bay.

According to the job posting, the Equipment Operator's duties include operating and maintaining various vehicles and equipment—such as trucks and loaders—road maintenance, street cleaning, and snow plowing. The position will also assist in projects related to water and sewer installation and maintenance, and requires maintaining daily logs of equipment operations. The job posting states that work may be scheduled on a rotating shift, and that extended hours, weekends, and holidays may be required.

The township's requirements for applicants include at least two years of relevant operating experience, the ability to respond on short notice, and the capacity to operate equipment and vehicles safely and efficiently. The township lists itself as an equal opportunity employer.

The posting states that applications must be received in writing by the Director of Public Services. The deadline for applications is listed as 4 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2019, despite the job ad being posted in 2025. No explanation is provided in the posting for this discrepancy between the posting and the application deadline dates.