Labourer Positions - Squamish, Canada - District of Squamish

District of Squamish

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Squamish, Canada

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Description

The District of Squamish is located in the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish _

Nation). We offer gratitude to the Skwxwú7mesh People who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. _

External Job Posting

Position:
Labourer 2**
Status: Regular Full-Time

Work Area:
Public Works

Posting Date:
May 11, 2023

Closing Date:
Until position filled.

GENERAL SUMMARY
Reporting 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 be

found working across the District doing everything from gardening to cleaning out ditches or working in the Waste Water

Treatment Plant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Main 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, acting
with 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:

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
Provides guidance as team lead to other labourers
Performs flagging duties, directing or controlling traffic at work sites
Operates small equipment and use hand and power tools
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:

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

maintenance and construction equipment

Demonstrated physical strength, stamina and coordination to perform heavy manual outdoor work
Basic knowledge of the Operations Department assets and their maintenance requirements
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
Certified TCP (Traffic Control Person)
WHMIS
24 months of experience in labouring work

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people
assigned 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:
Hybrid position; 3 days in roads, 2 days in parks.
8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, working

five consecutive days Friday to Tuesday or Thursday to Monday with two consecutive days of

Salary:
$29.91 per hour***This is a Union position within the Collective Agreement of CUPE Local 2269 and the District of Squamish.

Direct Your Application (Quoting Competition #)

To:
#23-57
Human Resources

District of Squamish

37955 Second Avenue, P.O. Box 310

As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and _

- provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all _
- backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of _
- applying._