Labourer 1 - Temporary Full-Time - Jobs in Chaudière-Appalaches, QC

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Labourer 1Temporary Full-Time (Multiple Positions)Come join the hardworking Public Works Team at the District of Squamish as a Labourer 1 and feel a sense ofpride knowing that your hard work contributes to the maintenance of our essential community services. If youhave 12 months of experience as a labourer, a safety-conscious attitude, and the physical strength to performheavy manual work, we encourage you to apply!What we’re looking for:❖ 12 months experience in labouring work❖ Ability to operate power tools and small equipment safely❖ WHMIS❖ Ability to obtain a certified TCP (Traffic Control Person)❖ Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s LicenseWho we are:The District of Squamish is a progressive and growing community. Our friendly, small-town setting, spectacularnatural environment, thriving arts, culture and heritage scene and world-class recreational opportunities offeran incredible live-work-play lifestyle that few places can beat.We are a team of fun-loving yet highly dedicated and hardworking professionals who are committed tocontinuous learning, improvement, and excellence in service to our citizens - and so is our ideal candidate.Think you would be the perfect fitThen come and Deliver Outstanding Service at the District of Squamish! On top of the hourly rate - $27.98, weoffer 4% vacation pay and 5% statutory holiday pay, as well as 12% in lieu of benefits after 520 hours worked.This is a Union position within the Collective Agreement of CUPE Local 2269 and the District of Squamish.Scroll down to view the complete job advertisement!Please submit your cover letter and resume quoting competition #22-93 to:Human ResourcesDistrict of Squamish37955 Second Avenue, P.O. Box 310, Squamish, BC V8B 0A3E-mail: jobs@squamish.caApplication deadline: Until position is filledThe District of Squamish is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting an inclusive workforce thatreflects the community we serve. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenousapplicants, all genders, nationalities and persons with disabilities.External Job PostingPosition: Labourer 1 (multiple positions)Status: Temporary Full-TimeWork Area: Public WorksPosting Date: July 28, 2022Closing Date: Until position filledGENERAL SUMMARYReporting to a Public Works Supervisor, Labourers at the District of Squamish play a key role in safely constructing,improving, and maintaining essential community services. This position reports to a Public Works Supervisor and can befound working across the District doing everything from gardening to cleaning out ditches or working in the Waste WaterTreatment Plant.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESMain Duties and Responsibilities:Customer Service:

• Contributes to the success of our team, creation of our community, and delivers outstanding customer service by

fostering the District of Squamish corporate values in their work: thinking beyond today, working together, actingwith courage and enthusiasm, doing the right thing, and striving to do better every day.

• Follows the District of Squamish’s Customer Service Guidelines to ensure the Delivery of Outstanding Service.

• Effectively responds to public enquiries in a timely manner in the absence of the Supervisor

Labourer Duties:

• Performs flagging duties, directing or controlling traffic at work sites

• Provides maintenance, construction and labouring duties across the District on many key community services

including:

• Water supply and distribution
• Sewerage, drainage and dykes
• Utility corridor management
• Streets, lanes, boulevards, sidewalks and bridges
• Solid waste reduction, refuse collection, disposal, and street cleaning
• Parks and fields
• Snow and ice removal

• Uses hand and power tools and operates small equipment

• Carries out the work in accordance with established safe work procedures and participates in Occupational Health

and Safety activities, tasks and duties as determined by their supervisor.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and precautionary measures as related to the operation of light

maintenance and construction equipment

• Demonstrated physical strength, stamina and co-ordination to perform heavy manual outdoor work

• The ability to operate small equipment safely

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to deal with people in a professional manner

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and procedures

• Good organizational skills and the ability to multi task

Required Training, Education and Experience:

• Grade 12 or equivalent

• Possession of a valid class 5 BC Driver’s license

• Ability to obtain a Certified TCP (Traffic Control Person)

• WHMIS

• 12 months experience in labouring work

Disclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by peopleassigned to this position. This is a general list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.Other related duties may be assigned in keeping with the general nature of the position.Hours of Work: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, working five consecutive days with two consecutive daysof rest. Current shifts, Subject to change are Monday to Friday, between the hours of 6:00 amto 9:00 pm.Salary: $27.98 per hourThis is a Union position within the Collective Agreement of CUPE Local 2269 and the District of Squamish.Direct Your Application (Quoting Competition #) To: #22-93Human ResourcesDistrict of Squamish37955 Second Avenue, P.O. Box 310Squamish, B.C., V8B 0A3 E-mail: jobs@squamish.caThe District of Squamish is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting an inclusive workforce that reflectsthe community we serve. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous applicants, allgenders, nationalities and persons with disabilitiesQuick Apply

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