Jobs in Milton, United States

Potlotek First Nation is inviting you to join our Casual Employment List to help support daily operations and services across our departments.

We’re looking for dependable, community-minded individuals who want to contribute to keeping Potlotek running smoothly and support our programs and facilities.

Casual work is a great opportunity to:

• Gain experience and build your resume
• Learn new skills and training
• Be part of the team that helps maintain and grow our community

Whether you’re looking for occasional work, seasonal opportunities, or a chance to get more involved, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are currently working casually with Potlotek, please also complete an application so that we can formalize your employment and add you to the official Potlotek Casual Employment List for future scheduling and opportunities.

• Band Administrative Office
• Education & Mi’kmawey School
• Health Centre
• Public Works
• Solid Waste
• Housing & Band-Owned Operations
• Wellness Center / Gym

Additional areas may be added as new programs or needs arise.

Duties may include:

• Greeting and directing visitors in a friendly, professional manner
• Answering and transferring phone calls
• Taking messages and providing basic information to community members
• Assisting with filing, photocopying, scanning and data entry
• Maintaining a tidy and welcoming front desk and reception area

Requirements/Assets:

• Strong communication and people skills
• Basic computer skills (email, Word, etc.)
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Previous administration or customer service experience is an asset, but not required — training is available

Duties may include:

• Daily cleaning of offices, common areas, washrooms and entrances
• Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and garbage removal
• Restocking supplies (soap, paper products, etc.)
• Assisting with set-up and clean-up for meetings or events
• Reporting any maintenance or safety issues to supervisors

Requirements/Assets:

• Ability to work independently and follow a cleaning schedulePhysically able to lift, bend and be on your feet for periods of time
• Experience in cleaning or maintenance is an asset
• Willingness to follow health and safety and WHMIS guidelines (training can be provided)

Duties may include:

• Assisting with snow removal (shoveling, sanding, supporting equipment operators)
• Seasonal landscaping (mowing, trimming, raking, planting)
• General community maintenance and small projects as assigned
• Assisting with minor repairs and upkeep of community spaces
• Following all safety procedures and using PPE as required

Requirements/Assets:

• Enjoy working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Physically able to lift and carry materials and equipment
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow directions
• Experience with tools, machinery, or maintenance is an asset
• Valid driver’s license is an asset for some tasks

Duties may include:

• Safely transporting students and/or community members to and from school, programs, and events
• Conducting pre-trip, post-trip vehicle inspections and cleaning of bus
• Maintaining a safe, respectful environment on the bus
• Ensuring schedules and routes are followed as directed
• Reporting any concerns, incidents, or mechanical issues

Requirements:

• Valid Class 2B license/ Class 4 for White Bus
• Clean driver’s abstract
• Strong safety awareness and reliability
• Comfortable working with children and community members
• Ability to pass any required background checks (e.g., CPIC, Vulnerable Sector)

Duties may include:

• Assisting with garbage and recycling collection along designated routes
• Loading and unloading materials and waste
• Supporting community clean-up initiatives
• Assisting with waste hauling and transfer station duties as required
• Following all safety procedures and using PPE

Requirements:

• Valid Class 3 Driver’s License with air brake endorsement (Asset)
• Experience operating large vehicles is required
• Physically able to lift and carry materials, and work outdoors in all seasons
• Willingness to follow safety standards and instructions

Duties may include:

• Greeting gym users and monitoring sign‑in
• Helping keep the facility clean and organized (wiping equipment, tidying spaces)
• Providing basic information on gym rules and hours
• Assisting with special wellness events or programs

Requirements/Assets:

• Interest in health and wellness
• Good people skills and reliability
• Ability to enforce basic facility rules in a respectful way
• Experience in fitness, recreation, or customer service is an asset

If you are interested in casual work within Potlotek, you are encouraged to apply.

A combination of education and experience will be considered, and training opportunities are available for all positions.

This call‑out is open to anyone who wants to contribute to Potlotek’s ongoing programs, projects, and operations, whether you’ve worked casually before or would like to start now.

If there is a type of casual work you’re interested in that isn’t specifically listed above, you are still encouraged to apply and let us know what areas you’d like to support.

Please send a short resume or fill out an application at the Band Administrative Office letting us know which type of casual work you’d like to be considered for.

For more information on any of these positions, please contact: tmarshall@potlotek.ca