Labourer - External Posting - Kenora, Canada - City of Kenora

City of Kenora

Verified Company

Kenora, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Kenora provides a high quality of life for residents and unforgettable experiences for visitors by celebrating and embracing the community's rich heritage, diversity, and natural environment.

The Seasonal Labourer will gain experience across multiple departments by assisting our Roads, Parks, Sewer & Water, and Transfer Station crews at different times throughout the year.

The position will perform various semi-skilled and skilled labouring tasks including but not limited to cleaning, painting, brick and concrete work, mowing, trimming, sweeping, gardening, flagging and shoveling.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 or equivalent.
Must possess and maintain a valid "G" Driver's License and a clean driving record.
Minimum one (1) year experience in grounds maintenance, construction, or labouring work
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 treetrimming, 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, coworkers, 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.

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

Salary & benefits:
Benefits in accordance with Collective Agreement

Wage $26.11/hr.

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.