Neighbourhood Action Team Member

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 2,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Winnipeg is seeking a Neighbourhood Action Team Member to join Public Works. This full-time position will involve interacting with the community, conducting assessments, and performing various maintenance activities. Successful candidates will benefit from a supportive workplace with competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Employer-paid benefits

Pension plans

Training and development opportunities

Maternity/parental leave programs

Qualifications

• Experience working with Community Groups and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of City of Winnipeg by-laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform physical labor including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct neighborhood assessments to identify maintenance needs.
• Perform street, curb, and sidewalk repairs as assigned.
• Engage with community members to address their concerns.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power tools

Job description

Recruitment Details

Neighbourhood Action Team Member

Department: Public Works

Designated Work Location: 569 Watt Street - On Site

Position Type: Multiple positions - Permanent on a Temporary basis, Full time (2 years)

Salary: $2,283.61 - $2,374.95 bi-weekly

Posting No: 125953

Closing Date: June 17, 2025

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Job Profile

Under the general supervision of the Neighbourhood Action Team Supervisor, the Neighbourhood Action Team Member communicates, plans, and executes work based on internal and external stakeholder, and citizen concerns related to Public Works services within specified neighbourhoods. These services include minor street, curb and sidewalk repairs, Right-of-Way Maintenance, sign repair and maintenance, general winter services, and other duties as assigned.

As The Neighbourhood Action Team Member You Will

• Community consultation with stakeholders to identify and collect information related to their concerns within a specified neighbourhood.
• Conduct neighbourhood assessment through inspection and plan appropriate maintenance and repairs required.
• Perform required seasonal (summer and winter) maintenance and repairs in accordance with safety and operational standards.
  
  

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Grade 12 education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience liaising and working collaboratively with Community Groups, Citizens and Internal/External Stakeholders in order to execute identified work requirements.
• Experience with performing various grounds, street, and winter maintenance and repair activities is preferred.
• Experience operating and maintaining various types of hand and powertools, and equipment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook), Social Media platforms, and other work management systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and establish positive working relationships.
• Ability to interpret, apply and educate various groups on City of Winnipeg by-laws, regulations and policies (Streets By-law, Neighbourhood Liveability By-law, Sewer and Lot Grading By-law, etc.)
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, problem solve and make effective decisions.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize work to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong political acumen and customer service skills with effective conflict resolution principles.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, citizens, and other key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of safety precaution policies and regulations and the ability to adhere to and enforce safety rules and policies.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba driver license. Successful candidates will be required to provide a Driver’s Notice of Enforce.
• The successful applicant(s) will be required to provide personal protective safety boots at their own expense.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be physically capable of performing duties of the position. (e.g. capable of lifting and moving objects at least 50lbs, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time and over uneven terrain, and shoveling, bending, reaching, crouching and twisting).
• Willingness and ability to wear and care for a uniform and safety equipment as determined necessary by the Division.
  
  

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume (Required).
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*
  
  

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311.

Hours of Work: 40 hours a week

Employee Group: C.U.P.E.

Position Reports To: Neighbourhood Action Team Supervisor

• If and when this temporary position becomes permanent, the successful applicant to this bulletin will automatically receive this position and a further bulletin will not be necessary.
  
  

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.