Employment Opportunity: Labourer (Unionized- CUPE Local 4960)

Posting Date: August 28, 2024
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: Public Works Garage
Wage: $28.60
Hours: 40 hours per week

Reporting to the Supervisor, Roads and Services, the Labourer position assists in maintaining the Town’s infrastructure. 

The primary responsibilities for this position include (but not limited to) the following:

• Storm water and drainage facilities (storm sewers, storm water management ponds, culverts, ditches, etc.).
• Municipal cemeteries (ground maintenance, opening and closing of graves).
• Signage (street names, traffic).
• Operate small equipment and other tools.
• Operate and maintain equipment and machinery (articulating municipal tractor, loader, backhoe, tractor, dump/sand/plow trucks, etc.).
• Operate winter maintenance equipment for road and sidewalk snow plowing, sanding, salting, and snow removal.
• Roadway (road surface, sidewalks, boulevards, curbs, lighting).
• Manual labour
• Data entry, record keeping and complete reports as necessary.
• Work in conjunction with various departments and ministries.
• Assist in addressing public inquiries, concerns, requests and complaints, as required.
• Protect the health and health of themselves and others by adopting safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately, and attend all relevant training/seminars regarding occupational health and safety.
• Follow all guidelines for employees and employers as legislated under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.

The successful candidate will have as a minimum the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent post secondary education.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment and machinery (minimum one year).
• Possess and maintain a class “D” Ontario Driver’s License with a “Z” endorsement.
• Knowledge of practices and methods applicable to civil construction and construction materials and their use.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety requirements of the job.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, and WHMIS.
• Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment including articulating municipal tractor, backhoe, loader, dump truck, etc.
• Must be physically fit and capable of performing heavy physical labour at various job locations.
• Ability to respond within 30 minutes to a call out when on standby
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to follow specific instructions.
• Willingness to participate in the continuous development of skills and knowledge related to the industry and successfully complete all training associated with the position on an ongoing basis.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills when dealing with co-workers and the public.
• Ability to work extended hours as required.

The Town is committed to maintaining an equitable work environment and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process please email the Human Resources Officer at hr@arnprior.ca 

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application in confidence by 3:00pm on September 20, 2024, quoting Labourer attention to the Human Resources Officer by:

Mail: Town of Arnprior 105 Elgin St. W. Arnprior, ON K7S 0A8

E-mail: hr@arnprior.ca

All applicants are thanked for their interest. Please be advised that internal candidate applications shall be processed first in accordance with the CUPE Local 4960 Collective Agreement.

Only the candidate selected for an interview will be contacted. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.