Recruitment Details
Skilled Labourer
Department: Water Services, Water and Waste Department
Designated Work Location: 552 Plinguet Street - On site
Position Type: Seasonal
Salary: $25.75 per hour as per the Skilled Labourer classification within the C.U.P.E Collective Agreement
Posting No: 125567
Closing Date: March 3 , 2025
Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.
Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.
The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.
Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.
Preference to internal applicants may be applied.
Job Profile
Under general supervision, the Skilled Labourer performs various manual labour duties within the Water Services Division.
As The Temporary Skilled Laboureryou Will
- Inspect the water distribution system, identify and record all deficiencies and carries out repair where directed.
- Assist in the provision of temporary water supplies (water tanks and temporary hose lines). Assist in advising affected residents.
- Assist in meter installations/removals as directed and in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Assist in meter shop operations where required by disassembling, cleaning and painting meters.
- Assist in repairs; signing and barricading work areas; notifying the public; removing signs and barricades as operationally required.
- Operates a variety of tools such as pumps, power tools, and hand tools and maintains them in a safe condition.
- Operates, cleans and maintains vehicles such as pick-up trucks or vans in accordance with departmental policies.
- Maintains shops, garages and yards in a safe and clean condition. Maintains yard and vehicle inventories to ensure their continuous availability.
- Assists in flood control activities, as directed.
- Ensures compliance with Worker’s Compensation Legislation, Human Rights Legislation, safety regulations and safe work practices.
- Performs other related duties consistent with the position as assigned.
Your Education And Qualifications Include
- Grade 10, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Ability to operate a variety of tools and/or machinery to perform general maintenance/repair work.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard.
- Knowledge of how Department facilities operate and knowledge of the Department’s structure.
- Knowledge of a variety of materials, products and utilized by the department.
- Complies with all safety regulations and follows safe work practices.
- Willingness and ability to undertake training related to the duties of the position.
- Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid Basic within 6 months of the appointment of this position.
Conditions Of Employment
- The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
- A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.
- Must have and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
- Must be physically capable of performing all of the duties of the position in various weather conditions and hazardous locations.
How To Apply
APPLY ONLINE,
including all documentation listed below:
- Current resume (Required).
- Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
- Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*
Notes
Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311.
Hours of Work: Shift schedule as assigned/required
Employee Group: C.U.P.E.
Position Reports To: Water Maintenance Supervisor
- The successful applicant will be required to provide a Notice of Driver’s Licence In Force document upon request.
- The successful applicant will be required to complete job specific training required for this position as directed.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
