Casual Labourer - Landfill Operations

Position Summary

This job position belongs to the General Labour occupation group. Please ensure you create or submit a resume associated with the General Labour occupation skills matrix.

Duration: These positions will be staffed for approximately 4-6 months

Start Date: Please indicate on your resume and/or cover letter your available start date.

Hours: These positions will be required to work non-standard hours and weekends.

Work assignment type: seasonal, variable hours

Interviews: will begin at the end of March

Typical duties include:

• Site maintenance including string trimming and litter pick up
• Operate equipment and vehicles assigned
• Process and complete all customer transactions at the landfill scales, including preparing daily deposit
• Perform general labourer duties in the construction or maintenance areas with the Landfill Operations branch
• Performs related work as required.

Candidates will be screened on the following criteria:

*** To be considered for this position you must clearly identify your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities and where you obtained them in your application/resume. ***

• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license (Valid Class 1A driver’s License would be an asset)
• Experience operating large and small equipment and hand tools
• Ability to perform heavy physical labour over sustained periods in all types of weather conditions
• Ability to work both independently and in an team environment
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Good interpersonal skills with fellow workers and citizens are a must

Candidates offered employment will be required to provide a current Driver’s Abstract and a clear Criminal Record Check prior to their start date.

Note: Testing may be done to evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities.

Division: City Operations
Department: Open Space & Environmental Services
Salary: As a casual labourer your base wage will be $12.31/hour; however, the successful candidates will be paid for work performed with a typical base hourly rate ranging from $19.62 to $20.63 (2012 rates).

The City of Regina values diversity in our workforce and encourages applications from all qualified Employment Equity candidates.