Temp If/When Labourer - Transfer Station - Internal

Kénora; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kenora Labourer – Transfer Station: The Labourer will perform general assignments including upkeep, operation and maintenance of the Transfer Station, with outdoor work and customer assistance to ensure proper and authorized use of the facility.

This temporary vacancy requires Grade 12, a valid G Driver’s License with a clean driving record, ability to lift up to 50 lbs (100 lbs occasionally), and the stamina for standing or walking long periods in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid “G” Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools such as hammer, drill, saw, wrenches, sockets etc, preferred.
• Experience using and safe operation of equipment for brushing and tree-trimming, lawn maintenance and grass cutting equipment, and small tools preferred.
• Chainsaw certification considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to get along well with others including supervisors, co-workers, members of the public and other partners in service.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift and carry 50 lbs. frequently and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and or walk for long periods of time. Ability and willingness to work in varying climate conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Follows departmental operating policy and procedures, and provincial regulations regarding health, safety and work practices.
• Works independently and proactively to ensure work is processed quickly and efficiently and that deadlines are met.
• Must be able to be available for overtime and call-ins.

Responsibilities

• The Transfer Facility Labourer will perform general assignments including but not limited to the upkeep, operation and maintenance of the Transfer Station.
• The labourer will perform outdoor activities and assist the public as required to ensure proper and authorized utilization of the facility.
• They will perform related work as required.

Skills

G license

Driving record clean

Hand and power tools

Chainsaw certification

Independence

Team work

Physical fitness

Instruction follow-through

Overtime availability

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Hammer

Drill

Saw

Wrenches

Sockets

Job description

City of Kenora

Internal Job Posting

Job Title: Labourer

Division: Solid Waste

Location: Transfer Station

Salary: $27.83/hr

Benefits: In accordance with Collective Agreement

Hours of Work: Various shifts in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Position Status: 1 temporary if/when full-time. This is an existing vacancy.

Posted: October 22, 2026

Closing Date: October 29, 2026

The Transfer Facility Labourer will perform general assignments including but not limited to the upkeep, operation and maintenance of the Transfer Station. The labourer will perform outdoor activities and assist the public as required to ensure proper and authorized utilization of the facility. They will perform related work as required.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid “G” Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools such as hammer, drill, saw, wrenches, sockets etc, preferred.
• Experience using and safe operation of equipment for brushing and tree-trimming, lawn maintenance and grass cutting equipment, and small tools preferred.
• Chainsaw certification considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to get along well with others including supervisors, co-workers, members of the public and other partners in service.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift and carry 50 lbs. frequently and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and or walk for long periods of time. Ability and willingness to work in varying climate conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Follows departmental operating policy and procedures, and provincial regulations regarding health, safety and work practices.
• Works independently and proactively to ensure work is processed quickly and efficiently and that deadlines are met.
• Must be able to be available for overtime and call-ins.

The City of Kenora is an equal opportunity Employer and committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable employment, including but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized communities or visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, orientations and/or expressions, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The City of Kenora is committed to providing accommodation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation, please advise the Human Resources department in advance to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.