Casual Labourer - Roadways & Transportation

City of Regina; Regina; On-site; CAD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Regina offers a Seasonal Labourer opportunity primarily from May to October. This role entails physical labour in roadway maintenance as well as seasonal operations requiring outdoor work in all weather. Candidates will operate equipment and engage in general maintenance duties.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness benefits

Growth through educational support

In-house courses

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a valid driver's license.
• Experience with equipment and tools desirable.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labourer duties in various roadway maintenance.
• Operate assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Load and unload heavy materials.

Skills

Ability to perform heavy physical labour

Experience operating large and small equipment

Teamwork

Following instructions

Education

Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Valid Class 1A driver’s license (asset)

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job ID: 2601

Openings: Up to 50

Jurisdiction: CUPE Local 21

Division: City Operations

Department: Roadways & Transportation

Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Employment Type: Casual

Typical Rate of Pay: Successful candidates will be paid for work performed with a typical base hourly rate of $25.32 as a Semi-Skilled Labourer. (2024 Rates)

Date Posted: January 13, 2025

Closing Date: Open until filled

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of color, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, persons of disabilities, and members of equity-seeking communities, to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

Position Summary

Seasonal Labourer Opportunity

Season Duration: The season typically runs from May to October, dependent on weather

• Note: Students resuming post-secondary classes in the fall will be granted an early layoff to return to school
  
  
  

This position performs entry level labourer duties within the Roadways &Transportation department for various work units which include:

• Roadways Maintenance Operations
• Roadways Seasonal Operations
• Roadways Capital Operations
• Traffic Operations
  
  
  

All successful candidates will be required to perform physical labour, outdoors in all types of weather. Depending on operational needs, the position may require working non-standard hours, including weekends.

Typical duties include in the Roadways & Transportation department are:

Perform general labourer duties in the construction or maintenance areas within the CityOperations Division, Roadways & Transportation Services Department

• Operate equipment and vehicles assigned to the area
• Load and unload heavy material and equipment
• Cleaning & maintenance activities
  
  
  

Candidates will be screened on the following criteria:

• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license. A valid Class 1A driver’s license would be an asset
• Experience operating large and small equipment and hand tools
• Ability to perform heavy physical labour over sustained periods of time in all weather conditions
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain good relations with fellow workers and citizens is a must
  
  
  

**Candidates are recommended to identify their preferred work unit(s) in their application, and outline any relevant education and experience as it pertains to any of the specific work units listed below:**

Roadways Maintenance Operations

Asphalt Maintenance

Job Duties: The City of Regina’s Asphalt Maintenance Crews are assigned to maintain and perform maintenance on Regina’s extensive Road infrastructure. Successful candidates will be required to perform maintenance activities such as pothole patching and asphalt cut repairs on residential streets, main arterial’s, and highways. This position conducts general labour maintenance duties.

The typical roles and duties include:

• Asphalt Maintenance - raking, shoveling, tamping and other general labour duties.
• Asphalt Cut Crew - raking, shoveling, tamping and other general labour duties.
  
  
  

Concrete Maintenance

Job Duties: The City of Regina’s Concrete Maintenance Crews are assigned to maintain Regina’s extensive concrete infrastructure. Successful candidates will be part of a crews performing concrete maintenance work to repair sidewalk, curbing, boulevards, medians and other concrete work where required. This position conducts general labour maintenance duties.

The typical roles and duties include:

• Excavation - raking, shoveling, tamping and other general labour duties.
• Concrete crew - raking, shoveling, spreading, forming and other general labour duties.
• Landscaping - raking, shoveling, tamping, sodding, seeding and other general labour duties.
  
  
  

Landscaping

Job Duties: The City of Regina’s Roadways landscaping Maintenance Crews are assigned to maintain Regina’s extensive road and concrete landscaping infrastructure. This position conducts general labour maintenance duties and works closely with the City’s asphalt and concrete maintenance crews.

The typical roles and duties include:

• Lawn cuts – responsible to repairing lawn cut, raking, shoveling, tamping, sodding, seeding and other general labour duties.
• Brick crew – Brick laying, raking, shoveling, tamping and other general labour duties.
• Capital Landscaping
  
  
  

Roadways Seasonal Operations

Job Duties: The City of Regina’s Seasonal Operations group is assigned to select activities such as Summer Street Sweeping, Bridge Washing, High-Grade Road grading. This position conducts general labour maintenance duties.

The typical roles and duties include:

• Sweeping
• Bridge washing
• Alley maintenance
  
  
  

Roadways Capital Operations

Job Duties: The City of Regina’s Capital Maintenance Crews are assigned to maintain Regina’s extensive Road infrastructure, which includes residential streets, main arterial’s, and highways. This position conducts general labour maintenance duties.

The typical roles and duties include:

• Paving Crews - asphalt raking, shoveling, and other general labour duties.
• Milling Crew - asphalt raking, shoveling, spreading, and other general labour duties.
• Alley Reconstruction - raking, shoveling, tamping and other general labour duties.
  
  
  

Traffic Operations

Job Duties: The City of Regina’s Traffic Operations are assigned to construct, install, operate and maintain Regina’s transportation infrastructure, which includes transportation signals, pavement markings, transportation signs, and temporary traffic control and safety. This position conducts general labour construction, operating and maintenance duties.

The typical roles and duties include:

• Transportation Signals, Underground Crews – raking, shoveling, lifting, and other general labour duties
• Paint Crew – painting and other general labour duties
• Temporary Traffic Control & Safety Crew – lifting and other general labour duties
• Transportation Signs Crew – raking, shoveling, tamping, lifting, and other general labour duties
  
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.
  
  
  

At City of Regina, we offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, and growth through educational support and in-house courses. If you’re passionate about public service and making a difference, apply now!

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