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General LabourerRegional Municipality of Wood Buffalo • Fort McMurray, AB, CA
General Labourer

General Labourer

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo • Fort McMurray, AB, CA
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Requisition ID : 3966

Affiliation : CUPE Municipal

Position Type : Temporary Full Time

Fixed Term Duration : Approximately nine (9) months

Number of Openings : 3

Bi-weekly Working Hours : 80 hours bi-weekly

Shift / Work Schedule : 4 x 10-hour shifts per week

Department / Branch : Environmental Services, Solid Waste

Job Location : Fort McMurray

Pay Level : PL6

Rate : $42.36

COLA : Bi-Weekly - $480

Posted (dd / mm / yyyy) : 16 / 12 / 2025

Closing Date (dd / mm / yyyy) : 24 / 12 / 2025

Posting Type : Internal and External

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

General Description

Under general supervision, the General Labourer performs manual labour duties involved in all municipal operations. This position may be assigned to any operational department for short or long durations as needed. Duties include cleaning and maintaining all assigned areas and facilities, operating a variety of small utility vehicles and hand / power tools, and performing other general labourer duties. The work entails duties of a limited skill nature. The incumbent receives verbal and written instructions from a supervisor or lead designate, and work is monitored or checked in progress and upon completion to ensure that instructions are properly carried out and meet set standards. Assigned responsibilities may include, but are not limited to :

Responsibilities

  • Perform general labourer tasks related to the repair and maintenance of all municipal facilities, buildings, grounds, and operating assets.

Maintain assigned areas, which may include :

  • shoveling snow, salting / sanding
  • sweeping
  • grass cutting, weeding, raking
  • picking rocks
  • changing garbage, litter picking and collecting refuse, in interior and exterior environment through the RMWB
  • collecting, sorting, and screening recycling materials
  • painting
  • sand bagging
  • ice arena maintenance
  • cleaning gutters
  • cleaning and power washing facilities, walkways, decks, and parking lots
  • manual digging or filling in of holes and trenches
  • checking and topping up fuel and fluid levels of various municipal and leased assets such as light plants, generators, etc.
  • other minor maintenance using various small hand and power tools and equipment.
  • Load, unload, pick-up, and deliver material, chemicals, and supplies from various locations across the Municipality.
  • Manage traffic flow, direct traffic, and maintain signage, barricades, and other traffic flow indicators, as required for area.
  • Collect, sort, and screen recycling materials, waste, and hazardous materials at the Material Recycling Facility (MRF).
  • Provide onsite support to customer offloading waste items at the landfill.
  • Pick up, carry, and load refuse into collection truck, handle refuse containers and yard-waste bags as required, and return empty containers to their appropriate place.
  • Assemble, deliver, and perform general maintenance of curbside waste and recycling bins.
  • Assist with confined space entry monitoring, gas detection, aerial work, arc flash monitoring, and / or other safety sensitive related tasks as required by assigned area.
  • Provide assistance to the treatment operations, septage inspections, and bio-solids operations and maintenance trades.
  • Assist certified operators, technicians and / or trades to perform general labour tasks related to the preventative and corrective maintenance and repair of municipal facilities and systems.
  • Assist with inspections of signage / barricades for deficiencies and crosswalks for sightline and road markings.
  • Install and maintain street signs.
  • Assist in the painting of road markings, including crosswalks and the maintenance of guardrails and underground vaults.
  • Perform clean up and minor maintenance duties in the fleet and trades shop(s) and wash bays, examples include but are not limited to boosting vehicles, changing wiper blades, removing accessories, etc.
  • Move, and operate equipment and small utility vehicles of varying sizes safely within the municipality, within and between municipal facilities, wash bays, and yards; deliver vehicles to and from vendors for maintenance and repairs.
  • Respond to public enquiries in a courteous and effective manner, when approached by the public.
  • Complete and maintain daily records, logbooks, inventory of safety equipment, and order parts / supplies as required.
  • Maintain daily vehicle inspection Reports (DVIR) or similar for all vehicles and equipment, prior use, detailing the condition of equipment and identifying deficiencies.
  • Provide written notes and feedback on work orders or other forms of communication.
  • Complete training on equipment and participate in municipal training programs as required by operations.
  • Complete field level hazard assessments (FLHAs) and incident reports as required.
  • Adhere to provincial and federal regulations and standards pertaining to transporting, collecting, handling, storage of hazardous materials, as well as guidelines for wildlife reporting.
  • Perform all other related duties as required.
  • Qualifications

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

  • Ability to understand and execute written and verbal directions.
  • Ability to perform the basic operation of a variety of tools, small utility vehicles (i.e. skidsteer, toolcat, etc.), and vehicles in a safe manner.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of occupational hazards, signage, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and applicable safety precautions as per municipal and industry standards.
  • Ability to deal courteously and effectively with a diverse range of people.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and productively with co-workers and actively contribute to team activities.
  • Ability to perform manual labour for extended periods of time under various weather conditions.
  • Basic computer skills and general math, numeracy, and reading skills.
  • Education And Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  • One (1) year of related labourer experience similar to municipal operations is required.
  • SWANA courses relating to landfills and recycling are considered assets.
  • Mechanical aptitude and previous maintenance experience is an asset.
  • Other Requirements

  • Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
  • A valid Class five (5) Operator’s Licence is required as incumbent may be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.
  • Q-endorsement (Air Brakes) is an asset.
  • A valid Class three (3) Operator’s Licence is an asset.
  • Must be willing to work outside in all conditions.
  • Must be willing to drive in all weather conditions.
  • Immunizations are strongly recommended for work in unsanitary conditions.
  • Must be medically and physically able to perform all duties of the position on an ongoing basis.
  • Ability to work a rotating shift that includes holidays, evening / night shift, and weekends.
  • Safety

    As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.

    Application Process

    Please visit our website at www.rmwb.ca to apply. Current employees must apply through the internal careers site. Late applications will not be accepted. Only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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