Labourer, Transportation (2726)

Whitehorse Chamber; Whitehorse; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Whitehorse is seeking a Labourer in Transportation to support Fleet & Transportation Maintenance. You will assist staff, perform labour tasks including snow clearing and road maintenance, and help with sign and pavement work.

The role requires a Grade 10 education and a Class 5 driver’s license, with opportunities for heavier equipment duties if qualified. Work arrangements include flexible options and a 4x10 shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 level education.
• Class 5 driver’s license is required; Class 3 may be needed to progress to Heavy Equipment Operator positions.
• First Aid Certificate with CPR Level C preferred.
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist departmental staff in completing tasks.
• Perform labourer duties: garbage pickup, snow clearing, road maintenance, signs and pavement work.
• Operate and maintain equipment; report maintenance needs.
• Follow safety procedures and complete logs and reports as required.
• Support with concrete work, backfilling, and landscaping tasks.
• Possible Heavy Equipment Operator duties if qualified.

Skills

Public interaction

Education

Grade 10

Tools

Class 5 driver's license

Class 3 driver’s license with air endorsement

First Aid CPR Level C

Job description

Position Description

Job posting closes: October 29th, 2026 at 5:00pm (Yukon Standard Time)
At our core, the City of Whitehorse is committed to cultivating an inclusive employee community and workspace, confronting racism and biases for fairness and equity, while advancing reconciliation and accessibility.
The City promotes work life balance for its employees and offers flexible work arrangements, such as work from home and compressed work weeks, subject to applicable administrative directives.
An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary parttime, term or casual vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going to the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.
This position is covered by a collective agreement between the City of Whitehorse and the Public Service Alliance of Canada/Yukon Employees Union.
The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted. Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered.
Labourer, Transportation

Job Code: 262

Department: Fleet & Transportation Maintenance

Job Summary

The incumbent provides assistance to departmental staff in completing their assigned tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing labourer duties including: garbage pick-up, illegal dumping cleanup, snow clearing, sweeping, garbage carts delivery and repair, etc.
• Performing safety and maintenance checks, troubleshooting equipment problems, assisting with minor repairs;
• Performing various road repairs and traffic control functions including maintenance and installations, setting up traffic safety zones, flags, and signage;
• Providing land maintenance functions including backfilling excavated sites, shoveling, clearing brush, planting trees/shrubs and building retaining walls/fences;
• Assisting with forming and finishing of concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks and pads;
• Painting road markings, including those representing crosswalks, handicapped spots, bicycle spots, and parking lots; and
• Repairing signs, including highway and traffic signs and assist with parking meter repairs.

2. Maintain equipment to acceptable standards.
3. Transport and distribute material and tools between jobs and hauls towed equipment.
4. Report maintenance requirements to the Equipment Maintenance department.
5. Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.
6. Complete log books and accident and/or other reports as required.
7. Act as Heavy Equipment Operator 1 or Packer/Operator, if qualified.
8. Other related duties.

Category

Trades, Transport, Operators & Labourers

Position Requirements

Working Conditions

Four 10-hour shifts per week, Sunday to Saturday, between 0700 and 0700 hours. Exposure to dust/dirt, road conditions, high traffic areas (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist), fumes/odours, bodily fluids/waste, temperature extreme, inclement weather, noise requiring hearing protection when performing duties. Heavy lifting over 25 kgs. is a regular requirement.

Required Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Grade 10.
• Class 5 driver’s license; Class 3 is required to progress to Heavy Equipment Operator positions.
• 1 year related experience and 3 months on the job training.
• Experience working with concrete, roads, sidewalks and paving is an asset.
• Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR Level C.
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the public and providing assistance in a variety of situations.

Additional certification required within one and a half years of employment includes but not limited t

WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG); Traffic Control Course; Confined Space Entry, Electrical Safety Course; Chainsaw safety; Class 3 driver’s license with air endorsement, etc.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Examples of Equipment to Operate

Pickup truck, 1 ton truck, trailers, 3 ton vibratory rollers, skid steer loader(bobcat), tar kettle, jackhammer, cut-off saw, chainsaw, tamper, pavemaster roller, and cement mixer, 1 ton flat bed truck, water pumps, generators, hand and power tools, electric winch crane, fork lift, diesel compressors, diesel and gas vibratory compactors, rental equipment, ride on sweeper, tool cat, line painting equipment, tree chipping, water and metal detectors, winch/tripod harness, communications equipment and computer applications such as Outlook, Word & ERP.

Accommodation Requests

Shortlisted candidates who require accommodation or have accessibility needs during the selection process are encouraged to reach out to the Recruiter and make requests to ensure their full participation. The City of Whitehorse is committed to reviewing requests and making arrangements for reasonable accommodation and accessibility requests. You may email to [e-mail] .

Other Details

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process.
At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview.

Employment Contract

YEU Local Y046

Range

$29.97 - $35.26

Hours Per Week

4 X 10 Hours

Guaranteed Minimum Hours

40

Start Date of Position

11/19/2026

End Date (Temporary and Term)

4/13/2027

Number of Hires Needed

3