STUDENT - Labourer - Roads

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Thunder Bay is seeking a General Labourer who will perform various duties, including working on asphalt and concrete crews and assisting with road marking. Ideal candidates should communicate effectively, be highly motivated, and possess a valid Class 'G' Ontario Driver's Licence. This role requires teamwork and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Join us to support municipal operations in Northwestern Ontario.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English.
• Must be highly motivated and work well in a team environment.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must possess superior customer service skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 'G' Ontario Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labourer duties assigned in area of work.
• Assist with painting lines on roads.
• Work on asphalt crew and concrete crew.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Teamwork

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Customer service skills

Valid Class 'G' Ontario Driver's Licence

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor – Roads, performs general labourer duties as assigned.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs general labourer duties assigned in area of work.
• Performs general labour duties on asphalt crew and concrete crew.
• Assists with painting lines on roads.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English
• Must be highly motivated and work well in a team environment
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must possess superior customer service skills
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation

Physical Demands

• This position requires constant standing/walking; frequent squatting/kneeling, and lifting
• Must be able to drive a ½ ton truck as required

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• May be required to provide a successful driver’s abstract

General Information

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE

It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone]

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

If you are offered a position as a summer student, you will be required to show proof of completing a full-time/part-time academic year (September to April) in 2024/2025 at a school, college, university or other educational institution. You may also be required to show proof of validity of your driver’s licence, professional licences, and/or education when such certification constitutes a job requirement or corporate program requirement.