Labourer

Northwest Employment Works; Red Lake; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Employment Works in Red Lake, Ontario, is seeking a unionized Labourer for municipal infrastructure maintenance. You will operate tools and machinery, keep a clean safe workplace, and follow instructions from the Operations Supervisor.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid Ontario G driver’s license, and at least 2 years handling power tools. You will work outdoors in varying weather, perform hydrant repairs and tree trimming, and assist with water meter work as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform strenuous tasks and lift heavy objects.
• Familiarity with workplace safety standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform all manual duties required.
• Operate power tools, lawn mowers, hand tools, power saws, and small equipment.
• Provide support during periods of increased workload to ensure continuity of operations.
• Flagging and traffic control operations.
• Hydrant clearing and sign repairs.
• Tree trimming.
• Enforce safe and responsible work practices in line with Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power tools

Lawn mowers

Hand tools

Power saws

Small equipment

Job description

This unionized position involves performing a variety of physical labor tasks essential for the maintenance and enhancement of municipal infrastructure and public spaces. Responsibilities include operating tools and machinery, managing workload priorities, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment that are assigned by the Operations Supervisor.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform all manual duties required.


• Operate and utilize power tools, lawn mowers, hand tools, power saws, and small equipment.


• Provide support during team member absences or period of increased workload to ensure continuity of operations.


• Flagging and traffic control operations


• Cold patching


• Hydrant clearing and sign repairs


• Housekeeping of the shop


• Cleaning the vehicles and equipment


• Tree trimming


• Encourage and promote attitudes toward safe and responsible work practices and in all cases the standards of the Occupational Health and Safety Act must be met or exceeded.


• Undertake water meter repairs.


• Perform other duties and tasks assigned by the Operations Supervisor or Director of Operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & TECHNICAL ABILITIES

• Familiarity with workplace safety standards and regulations related to handling equipment and power tools.


• Ability to perform strenuous tasks and lift heavy objects.


• Ability to work collaboratively with a team or independently.


• Proficiency in understanding and following instructions, as well as effectively communicating with team members and supervisors.


• Ability to be flexible in adjusting to varied tasks and work conditions, including working outdoors in different weather conditions.

WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS & CONDITIONS

• High School Diploma


• Must have a valid Ontario \"G\" driver's license.


• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with power tools and other equipment.


• Ability to work outside in different weather conditions including extreme cold and heat.


• May encounter hazardous and toxic substances, must implement appropriate precautions to safeguard their eyes, nose and skin against irritation and infection.


• Execution of tasks that can lead to physical fatigue, either through nearly continuous light exertion or frequent intermittent periods of moderate physical effort.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Employees of the Public Works department.


• External: Daily contact with the public.

RATE OF PAY

• $26.72 Hourly - Job Classification 06

UNION

• United Steelworkers