Casual Labourer - Regina, Canada - City of Regina

City of Regina

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Regina, Canada

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Description

Type of Posting:
Internal & External

Location Name:
City of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Date Posted:
February 1, 2023

Closing Date:
Open until filled

Profession:
Labourers & Equipment Operators

Experience Level(s): Entry-Level

Desired Employment Status:
Casual

Job ID: 1080

Seasonal Labourer Opportunity*
Season Duration: The season typically runs from May to October, dependent on weather
Note : Students resuming postsecondary classes in the fall will be granted an early layoff to return to school

Position Summary:
This position performs entry level labourer duties within the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department for various work units which include:
Cemeteries
Golf Courses
Forestry
Horticulture
Integrated Pest Management
Irrigation/Athletic Fields
Parks Maintenance Districts

A valid Saskatchewan Class 5 driver's license
Self-starter and the ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
A proactive team member that contributes to a positive work environment
Exercise initiative and good judgment when completing work assignments
Proven customer service skills
Be dependable and reliable

Cemeteries

Job Duties:
This position conducts general labour maintenance duties at either the Regina Cemetery or the Riverside Cemetery.

The typical duties include litter-picking, string trimming, irrigation system operation, painting, turf management, tree and shrub maintenance, rototilling, garbage handling, flower planting, shoveling soil or other material, levelling graves or monuments, weeding, cleaning depots and other general labour duties.

Education & Experience:

Experience using string trimmers, mowers, pruning saws and operating turf trucks

Typical Rate of Pay:

$16.92 per hour, with opportunities to advance to $23.76 per hour, depending on operational needs

Golf Courses

Job Duties:

This position consists of maintenance at one of four City operated golf courses: Tor Hill, Murray, Joanne Goulet and Lakeview Par 3.

Education & Experience:

Experience in golf course maintenance, irrigation, operating turf equipment and string trimmers
Valid Pesticide Applicators License is an asset but not a requirement

Typical Rate of Pay:

$23.76 per hour, after successful completion of training

Forestry

Job Duties:

The City of Regina Forestry team is assigned to maintain the overall health of Regina's Urban Forest which includes trees and shrubs in boulevards, residential street trees and trees in parks and other open space.

This position consists of general tree maintenance. The typical duties in Forestry include planting trees and follow-up watering, tree pruning, tree removals, chipping and stumping. In most cases, shop and equipment maintenance tasks will also be assigned.

Education & Experience:

Experience using chainsaws and pruning saws
Aerial truck operations and brush chipper experience
Valid 1A or 3A license and ISA Certification is considered an asset but not a requirement

Typical Rate of Pay:

$23.76 per hour, after successful completion of training

Horticulture

Job Duties:

This position consists of general labour duties which include flower bed planting and maintenance, but could also include litter-picking, string trimming, irrigation system operation, painting, turf management, tree and shrub planting and maintenance, rototilling, weeding and cleaning maintenance shops.

Education & Experience:

Experience planting flowers and knowledge of plant species is preferred
Completion of some horticultural courses are an asset but not a requirement

Typical Rate of Pay:

$16.92 per hour, with opportunities to advance to $23.76 per hour, depending on operational needs

Irrigation Services/Athletic Fields

Job Duties:

Under the supervision of the Irrigation Worker II or III, this position performs a variety of preventative, emergency and restoration maintenance to various components, which make up the City of Regina's irrigation systems located at parks, boulevards, medians, athletic fields, golf courses and cemeteries.

Typical duties include extensive shoveling soil or other material, repairs or replacement to irrigation lines, valves, sprinkler and fitting, operate and maintain City vehicles, specialized equipment and tools related to irrigation, and assist in overhauling specialized irrigation components including pumping equipment, control equipment, meters and sprinklers.

Education & Experience:

Experience or exposure to commercial irrigation equipment and experience using hand or power tools

Typical Rate of Pay:

$23.76 per hour, after successful completion of training

Integrated Pest Management

Education & Experience:

Experience with insect, weed, animal control is preferred
Valid Pesticide Applicators License is an asset but not a requirement

Typical Rate of Pay:

$16.92 per hour, with opportunities to advance to $23.76 per hour, once obtaining a valid Pesticid