Labourer

at  City of Quesnel

JOB POSTING

External– CUPE Local 1050
Position: Labourer Status: Seasonal Full-time
Posting Date: May 17, 2024 Application Deadline: May 27, 2024 by 4pm
Competition number: 24-45A Wage: $31.25
How to apply:
Please send your resume with competition number, in confidence to:
Human Resources Advisor
City of Quesnel,
410 Kinchant Street,
Quesnel, BC V2J 7J5
Apply Online or by Email: hr@quesnel.ca (Word or pdf document only please)
The City of Quesnel is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are
committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Nature of Position
The Public Works Department requires a Seasonal full-time Labourer to assist with a variety
of Public Works duties, most of which are physical in nature and performed out-of-doors.
This position reports to the Public Works Supervisor - Parks (or designate).
Duties

The Labourer will be expected to perform a number of specific duties, including:

• Watering of plants and flowers
• Clearing of brush from roadways and ditches
• Cutting of grass and removal of weeds from lawns and gardens
• Filling of potholes and cracks in pavement
• Sweeping and cleaning of sidewalks, streets and boulevards
• Provision of general assistance in road and sidewalk construction
• Winter snow removal: which includes hand shovelling, sanding, de-icing
• Parks maintenance – mowers and weed eaters
• General garbage collection
• Traffic Control
• Other related duties as may be assigned

In performing these duties, the Labourer will be required to operate various pieces of
equipment such as jack hammers, chain saws, lawn mowers, light trucks and compactors.
The Labourer will also be expected to provide assistance to, and receive direction from,
Equipment Operators, Utilities personnel, Parks personnel and other Public Works employees.
Required Qualifications

At a minimum, the successful applicant possesses the following qualifications:

• Grade 12 Diploma
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence
• Must be physically able to carry out the duties associated with the position
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English with other employees, supervisors

and the general public

• A professional and courteous disposition, especially when working under pressure
• Willing to obtain Traffic Control certification

• Watering of plants and flowers
• Clearing of brush from roadways and ditches
• Cutting of grass and removal of weeds from lawns and gardens
• Filling of potholes and cracks in pavement
• Sweeping and cleaning of sidewalks, streets and boulevards
• Provision of general assistance in road and sidewalk construction
• Winter snow removal: which includes hand shovelling, sanding, de-icing
• Parks maintenance – mowers and weed eaters
• General garbage collection
• Traffic Control
• Other related duties as may be assigne