Casual Labourer - Summer Employment

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As Alberta's 'Botanical Arts City', St. Albert is a community renowned for its botanical arts, its commitment to a green lifestyle and the cultivation of activities that provide for a well-rounded quality of life. Our employees provide over 72,000 residents with high-quality programs and services and we are proud to contribute to making St. Albert one of the best places to live in Canada.

The Opportunity

The City of St. Albert is recruiting for Casual Labourers in our Public Operations department. These are popular seasonal summer positions that offer primarily full-time hours and the opportunity to work outdoors while maintaining St. Albert’s superior green spaces, roadways and infrastructure for our residents.

We are looking for individuals with excellent, customer service, teamwork skills and the ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions. These positions mostly work outdoors and in various weather conditions. Candidates working inside one of our City facilities, can expect to work in different environments and on varied surfaces.

Duties may vary based on placement area and could include tasks related to public park spaces, water and wastewater, road maintenance, building maintenance, garage and maintaining recycling and compost depots. Physical labour includes repetitive task movements pushing and pulling and lifting up to 60 lbs repeatedly as well as standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 Drivers License and clear drivers abstract showing fewer than 5 demerits is required. A Class 3 with Q endorsement is considered an asset.
• Physical ability to conduct assigned duties including lifting, sitting, riding, and standing.
• Preference will be given to those candidates who currently have Standard or Emergency First Aid and Defensive Driver training.
• Related work experience is beneficial so please identify any prior labour or maintenance experience and indicate expertise with handheld or power tools and small equipment.

Hours of Work

The hours of work may vary by position but is generally full time (40 hours per week). Some positions require afternoon shifts.

Compensation

$17.92 - $20.83 per hour

Term

Starting May till October 2025

Conditions of Employment

• The successful applicant will be required to obtain a satisfactory police information check.
• An Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence and clear drivers abstract showing fewer than 5 demerits.
• This position is represented by the Union CUPE 941, and the terms and conditions of employment are governed by the collective agreement between the Union and The City of St. Albert.

Application Information

• Please upload a resume when applying for this opportunity.

Closing Statement

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of St. Albert will no longer accept applications in person, via fax, email or by post. Applications will only be accepted to 10:00 p.m. (Mountain Time Zone) on closing date.