Skilled Labourer

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Employer-paid benefits

Dental and vision care

Pension plans

Maternity/parental leave

Education & staff development

Job summary

The City of Winnipeg is seeking a Skilled Labourer to support the Wastewater Services division at on-site facilities. You will perform housekeeping, maintenance, and groundskeeping to keep the wastewater plant clean and safe.

Under supervision, you will assist operations and maintenance staff, follow safety practices, and execute duties with independence when appropriate. Must hold Grade 10 and a valid First Aid/CPR within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 10 education.
• Must have and or be able to acquire within 12 months of employment, a valid First Aid/CPR certificate.
• Experience performing general labour, housekeeping, cleaning, and/or maintenance or related duties.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic equipment to perform assigned duties.
• Experience working with property maintenance tools (lawnmowers, leaf blowers, weed trimmer).
• Must be capable of following both verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to use a computer and related software applications required to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts (including suppliers), contractors and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard.
• Knowledge and understanding of the occupational hazards, safety precautions, regulations, and procedures that are applicable to the position's area of work.
• 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://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping, maintenance, and care of buildings, equipment, and associated facility areas to support safe, clean, and efficient plant operations.
• Assist Operations and Maintenance to perform activities to support the safe and efficient functioning of the wastewater treatment facility.
• Performs groundskeeping and exterior facility maintenance to support safe access, site security, and a clean work environment.
• Participate in workplace health and safety practices related to assigned duties to ensure a safe work environment.
• Performs other related duties consistent with the classification and operational requirements of the facility.
• Communicates effectively and exercises independent judgment in carrying out assigned duties in compliance with City and Division policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

General labour

Housekeeping

Teamwork

Verbal & written instructions

Computer use

Education

Grade 10

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Lawnmowers

Leaf blowers

Weed trimmer

Job description

Skilled Labourer

Recruitment Details

Department: Wastewater Services, Water and Waste Department

Designated Work Location: 100 Ed Spencer Drive - S.E.W.P.C.C.; 2230 Main Street - N.E.W.P.C.C., On site

Position Type: One Permanent and One Permanent on a Temporary Basis Positions, Full-time

Hours of Work: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or as assigned / required

Salary: $2,060.32 bi-weekly as per the Labourer - Skilled Classification within the C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement - Under Review

Employee Group: C.U.P.E.

Posting No.: 127420

Closing Date: October 5, 2026

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.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

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

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the general supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor or designate, the Skilled Labourer performs a variety of manual duties to support the operation, maintenance, and cleanliness of a wastewater treatment plant.

The position is responsible for housekeeping and general upkeep of buildings, equipment, and grounds, assisting operations and maintenance staff with plant-related tasks, cleaning process tanks and equipment, and supporting safe, efficient day-to-day facility operations.

As The Skilled Labourer, You Will

• Perform housekeeping, maintenance, and care of buildings, equipment, and associated facility areas to support safe, clean, and efficient plant operations.
• Assist Operations and Maintenance to perform activities to support the safe and efficient functioning of the wastewater treatment facility.
• Performs groundskeeping and exterior facility maintenance to support safe access, site security, and a clean work environment.
• Participate in workplace health and safety practices related to assigned duties to ensure a safe work environment.
• Performs other related duties consistent with the classification and operational requirements of the facility.
• Communicates effectively and exercises independent judgment in carrying out assigned duties in compliance with City and Division policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Minimum grade 10 education.
• Must have and or be able to acquire within 12 months of employment, a valid First Aid/CPR certificate.
• Experience performing general labour, housekeeping, cleaning, and/or maintenance or related duties.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic equipment to perform assigned duties.
• Experience working with property maintenance tools (lawnmowers, leaf blowers, weed trimmer).
• Must be capable of following both verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to use a computer and related software applications required to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts (including suppliers), contractors and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard.
• Knowledge and understanding of the occupational hazards, safety precautions, regulations, and procedures that are applicable to the position's area of work.
• 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://www.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.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense, in accordance with the Police Record Check Protocol.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's License.The successful applicant will be required to provide a Notice of Driver's License In Force document upon request.
• Must physically capable of performing all the duties of this position, which may include, but are not limited to working outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions, working from heights, ability to lift between 25 to 50 lbs., and the ability to perform work in confined space environments (SCBA).
• Must successfully pass a respirator mask fit test (requires employee to be clean shaven at work) and complete confined space training.
• Must successfully pass a medical examination. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical assessment at the Occupational Health Branch if not previously completed.

Position Reports To

• If and when the temporary position becomes permanent, the successful applicant to this bulletin will automatically receive this position and a further bulletin will not be necessary.
• The various work environments that the position may encounter during the course of a normal working day may subject an employee to noxious odours, gas, dust and occasional exposure to adverse weather.
• The successful applicant will be required to complete job specific training required for this position as directed.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.