Field Services Labourer - Summer Student

Northern Strands Group of Companies is currently accepting applications for Summer Student Employment for the months of May to August 2025. Our diverse Group of Companies consists of Northern Strands, Fortis Mining, Engineering & Manufacturing, and Certified Sales & Rentals. This diversity provides for an exciting environment with the opportunity to work with our employees and managers in every division.

General Duties And Responsibilities

• Worker must be able to lift heavy loads and able to work at heights as well as in underground mining locations.
• Responsible for the execution of safe and efficient Fall Protection system and progressioner installations and assessments.
• Aid in installing fall protection and/or railcar progressioner systems and perform inspections at a variety of customer sites under the direction of the Crew Supervisor.
• Complete tasks in accordance with the company procedures and policies for specific jobs.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• The Installer provides a working example of safe methods for working at heights.
• Aid in the completion of site inspections of existing fall protection and/or railcar progressioner systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements

• Ability to commence full-time (40 hours/week) work from the beginning of May until the end of August.
• Mechanical aptitude considered ideal.
• General construction knowledge would be considered an asset.
• Class 5 driving license required.
• Any safety-related training and certificates would be beneficial.
• Willing to travel across Saskatchewan (interprovincially at times) and be prepared to work overtime.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle competing priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well alone or in a team setting.
• Possess a positive and professional attitude, set a high standard, and convey professionalism at all times.

Note: The Field Services Labourer – Summer Student position is deemed a safety-sensitive position and applicant must successfully complete a pre-employment drug & alcohol test as a condition of employment. This position will require work boots that meet the minimum position standards.

Students/applicants must provide a resume and should clearly indicate the following information in their application submission:

• Area of post-secondary study.
• Any previous related work and/or volunteer experience.
• Any training certification or tickets.
• References: include at least two references with their name, email address, phone number and relationship to you.

How To Apply
Students interested in working for Northern Strands Group of Companies for the 2025 summer season must submit a resume and complete the online application process to be considered; deadline May 2nd, 2025. Once the position is filled, this job posting will be closed.

All returning students must re-apply.

NORTHERN STRANDS GROUP OF COMPANIES
Our diverse Group of Companies consists of Northern Strands, Fortis Mining Engineering & Manufacturing, and Certified Sales & Rentals comprising 14 divisions ranging from rigging/lifting products, fall protection, suspended access, agri-business field services and safety training to mining site services, fabrication, rentals, repairs, testing and recertification. This diversity provides for an exciting environment with the opportunity to work with our employees and managers in every division.

Northern Strands Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants, however only those selected to continue the recruitment process will be contacted!

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