INTERNAL- Labourer-Public Works

Dryden; Dryden; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits per collective agreement

Job summary

The City of Dryden is seeking a Labourer for the Public Works department. Reporting to the Public Works Operations Manager, you will perform a broad range of manual labour duties including planting, digging, raking, cleaning, painting, shoveling, snow shoveling, and general care of municipal and park properties.

Duties may include assisting with road construction and maintenance such as road painting and pothole patching.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience operating lawn maintenance and grounds keeping equipment and small hand tools.
• Courteous and polite when dealing with the public.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Valid G driver's license; DZ license would be an asset.
• Ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle.
• Physically fit to complete manual labour and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labour duties including planting, digging, raking, cleaning, painting, shoveling, and snow shoveling.
• Maintain municipal and park properties and assist with road construction and maintenance tasks.
• Support road painting and pothole patching as required.

Skills

Physical fitness

Public interaction

Driving—transmission

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Lawn maintenance equipment

Grounds keeping tools

Job description

Internal
HR-PW-2026-49
*this opportunity is for an existing vacancy

Job Title: Labourer- Public Works Date Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Department: Public Works Closing: 4:00pm, Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Location: Public Works Reports to: Public Works Operations Manager

Status: Full Time Permanent- 40.0 hours per week Union: IBEW Local 1730

Hourly Wage: $28.09 per hour with benefits as per the current IBEW Local 1730 Collective Agreement

Job Summary: Reporting to the Public Works Operations Manager, or designate, will be responsible to perform a broad range of manual labour duties including planting, digging, raking, cleaning, painting, shoveling, snow shoveling and general care and maintenance of municipal and park properties. Duties may include assisting with road construction & maintenance – road painting, pot hole patching.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Demonstrated experience operating lawn maintenance and grounds keeping equipment including small hand tools
• Demonstrated courteous and polite manner when dealing with the public
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must have and maintain a valid “G” driver's license; “DZ” license would be considered an asset
• Ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle
• Must be physically fit to complete manual labour duties and able to lift up to fifty (50) lbs

The City of Dryden is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

Accommodations of persons with disabilities are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance to the Director of Human Resources, or designate.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.