Skilled Labourer

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Winnipeg is seeking a Skilled Labourer for a permanent, full-time position at the Water Treatment Plant—Deacon, on site. Under supervision, you will perform various maintenance tasks, operate a range of tools and drive department vehicles to support daily operations.

Responsibilities include maintaining facilities, adhering to safety rules, and assisting with equipment and yard management. Applicants should have Grade 12, tool/machinery experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Must operate a variety of tools and/or machinery for general maintenance/repair work.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with staff, external contacts and the public.
• Follow written and verbal instructions with accuracy.
• Working knowledge of department facilities operation and structure.
• Must understand safety regulations and procedures for the area of work.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain pumps and tools, ensuring safe condition.
• Operate and maintain vehicles such as pickup trucks or vans per policies.
• Keep shops, garages and yards clean and safe.
• Maintain inventories of yards and vehicles for availability.
• Comply with safety laws and safe work practices.

Skills

Tool operation

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Follow instructions

Vehicle operation

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Foreign credential assessment

Tools

Pumps

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Skilled Labourer

Recruitment Details

Skilled Labourer

Department: Water Services, Water and Waste Department

Designated Work Location: Water Treatment Plant - Deacon, On site

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

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

Employee Group: C.U.P.E.

Posting No.: 127345

Closing Date: September 16, 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 Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 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 Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, the Skilled Labourer performs various manual duties in the maintenance of the water treatment plant.

As The Skilled Labourer, You Will

• Operate a variety of tools such as pumps, power tools, and hand tools and maintain them in a safe condition.
• Operate, clean and maintain vehicles such as pick-up trucks or vans in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintain shops, garages and yards in safe and clean condition.
• Maintain yard and vehicle inventories to ensure their continuous availability.
• Ensure compliance with Worker's Compensation Legislation, Human Rights Legislation, safety regulations and safe work practices.
• Practice established safety rules and regulations for the protection of self, fellow employees, the public and equipment operated.
• Perform other duties consistent with the classification, as required and assigned.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Grade 12, or equivalent in training and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of tools and/or machinery to perform general maintenance/repair work.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of Department facilities operation and structure.
• Working knowledge of a variety of material and products utilized by the Department.
• Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the occupational hazards, safety precautions, regulations and procedures that is applicable to the area of work. (i.e. Confined entry, hazardous conditions, etc.).
• 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 servicehttps://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate 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.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's Licence. The successful applicant will be required to provide a Notice of Driver's Licence In Force document upon request.
• Must be physically capable of performing all of the duties of the position, but are not limited to: ability to lift 50 lbs., repetitive movement, crouching, kneeling, standing, climbing stairs, and continuous walking working outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions. May be required to work from scaffolds, ladders, in confined spaces and in hazardous locations.
• Must successfully pass a respirator fit test (requires employee to be clean shaven at work) and confined entry training.

Position Reports To: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical assessment at the Occupational Health Branch.
• 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 may be required to work in confined areas, on roofs, in excavations, at varied heights and hazardous locations where wearing of respirator masks/safety glasses, safety equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus are necessary.
• 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.