Skilled Worker - Works

City of Saint John; Saint John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking motivated individuals for full-time outside worker positions. Responsibilities include maintenance and construction work, requiring a Class 3 drivers' license and adaptability to new technologies. Candidates should possess related post-secondary education. The role includes labor-intensive tasks under various environmental conditions and availability for all shifts, including nights.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have related post-secondary education and experience in maintenance or construction work.
• Possession of a Class 3 drivers' license is essential.
• Ability to adapt to new workplace technologies is important.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of labor intensive and skilled mechanical, maintenance, and construction work.
• Work under challenging environmental and work conditions as required.
• Be available to work all shifts, including nights.

Skills

Maintenance work

Construction work

Class 3 drivers' license

Adaptability to new technologies

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

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Competition Number

25-095

Salary

$28.50 - $32.41/Hour

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Closing Date

September 14, 2025

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Position Overview

The City of Saint John is seeking highly motivated skilled individuals to join our operational team as outside workers, in Transportation & Public Works Services. New employees will ideally have related post-secondary education and experience in maintenance and construction work, a class 3 drivers’ license, the aptitude to learn and to adapt to new workplace technologies, and the ability to develop in the municipal public service. Duties will involve a wide range of labour intensive and skilled mechanical, maintenance, and construction work, often under challenging environmental and other work conditions. The incumbent must be available to work all shifts, including nights.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to:

City of Saint John

Attention: Hiring Committee

www.saintjohn.ca/(careers/employment opportunities)

Only those applicants being considered further will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Government Administration

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