This page is for the self-paced online version of this course. There is no live stream of the event this year.

Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive overview of municipal road maintenance, focusing on best practices for ensuring safe, efficient, and well-maintained infrastructure. Participants will learn to identify and address road surface defects, inspect and maintain drainage structures, and apply effective roadside maintenance techniques. The course covers essential procedures for traffic sign and road marking upkeep, road maintenance equipment management, and the roles of local government officials.

Additionally, learners will explore Minimum Maintenance Standards, legal and procedural requirements for infrastructure projects, and key environmental and safety regulations governing municipal operations.

Course Learning Objectives

1. Describe how to identify and address road surface defects.
2. Explain the importance of inspecting and maintaining drainage structures.
3. Identify elements and methods for effective roadside maintenance.
4. Describe key components, maintenance, inventory, and automated systems for road maintenance equipment.
5. Describe roles and responsibilities of local government officials in municipal road maintenance.
6. Explain Minimum Maintenance Standards for road and winter maintenance.
7. Explain the legal and procedural requirements for various municipal infrastructure projects.

Course Content

• Road Surface Maintenance
• Municipal Act
• Road Law 101
• Drainage Structures & Bridge Maintenance
• Drainage
• Spills Environmental Protection Act
• Roadside Maintenance
• Trees
• Mail Receptacles on Road Allowances
• Railway-Highway Crossings
• Introduction to Winter Maintenance
• Winter Minimum Maintenance Standards
• Signs, Road Markings & Illumination
• Traffic & Parking By-Laws
• Equipment Operations Housing
• Customer Care
• Ethical Behaviour of Municipal Officials
• The Road Superintendent as a Witness
• What to Do When the Inspector Shows Up

Online Course Schedule

This self-paced online course offers flexibility, allowing you to progress through each module at your own pace. With 24/7 access, you can tailor your learning schedule to suit your preferences and location.

This course will take approx. 20 hours to complete. The course content will be available to you from May 12th to August 31st, 2025, providing ample time for comprehensive learning and review.

Online Course Structure

This online course features a structured format comprising lesson content delivered through text and instructional videos, complemented by interactive activities and a downloadable PDF copy of a student workbook. While there is no real-time interaction with an instructor, participants have the option to reach out via email for any questions or clarifications.

Enrollment emails will be released at the start of the semester. For those registering after this date, enrollment emails will be sent within 48 hours. Participants are advised to check their junk mail folder if the email does not appear in their inbox.

Online Course Location

Online courses take place on the Good Roads education website hosted through D2L Brightspace.

If you have never taken a Good Roads online course. you will be sent a username and link to set your password. This will not be the same username and password that you use on the main Good Roads website.

Who Should Attend

Public works employees involved in road construction and/or maintenance.

Accreditation

• The T.J. Mahony completion certificate is one of the options for the AORS Certified Road Supervisors Certification program, contact AORS for additional details.
• Must take both construction and maintenance to obtain 10 points credit in the technical specialist program.
• The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 2 Continuing Education Units to this course