Established Labourer

City of Grande Prairie; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Canada seeks an established labourer to support parks and transportation operations. The ideal candidate will have mandatory qualifications including a valid Alberta Driver’s License and a Standard First Aid Certificate. Responsibilities involve various labor tasks with a focus on teamwork and operating equipment. The position offers a salary of $34.62 as per the CUPE Collective Agreement, with a comprehensive benefits package and a standard workweek of 40 hours.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Inclusion in a dynamic community

Qualifications

• Valid Alberta Driver’s License is required.
• Standard First Aid Certificate is mandatory.
• Experience in a labor position is considered favorable.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform labor using hands or generally used hand tools.
• Engage in the operation of minor, power or electronic equipment.
• Handle sustained and/or repeated heavy physical demand.

Skills

Team player

Ability to work outdoors

Knowledge of operation and maintenance of equipment

Small hand tools experience

Small equipment experience

Education

Valid Alberta Driver’s License (Class 5 minimum)

Standard First Aid Certificate

Job description

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

Established Labourer

Position Responsibilities

We are looking for an individual who has experience working in labour positions. They should be a good team player, and willing to work with various work groups within parks and transportation.

Duties May Include But Are Not Limited To

• Performs labor using hands or generally used hand tools
• May involve the sustained operation of minor, power or electronic equipment
• May involve sustained and/or repeated heavy physical demand
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of equipment

Qualifications

• Valid Alberta Driver’s License (Class 5 minimum)
• Standard First Aid Certificate
• Ability to work shifts that supply 24/7 coverage
• Experience working in a labor type position previously
• Ability to work outdoors in all-weather environment as required
• Small hand tools experience
• Small equipment experience is considered an asset
• Class III with Air Endorsement would be preferred
• The successful candidate may be asked to undergo a physical needs assessment
• Applicants selected for interview may be tested in some of the above qualifications and may be requested to bring a current Driver’s Abstract to the interview

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Salary of $34.62 as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.

• To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.
• Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.

This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.

To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.