Temporary Labourer - Roads (Approx. 4 months)

People, Place, Prosperity

Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper - alive with opportunity.

Job Profile

There is a temporary opening for the above position within the Infrastructure Services Department, Operations Division. This position will be assisting with the Roads Maintenance Program. Reporting to the Roads Supervisor the following will apply:

What you will be doing

• Asphalt-related repairs and maintenance of roads

• Concrete related repairs and maintenance of sidewalks, curbs, catch basins, and manholes

• Performs construction duties relating to Water Restoration

• landscaping repairs and restoration activities

• Sign obstruction tree trimming

• traffic control activities

• leaf collection duties including hand raking and operation of single and tandem axle dump trucks

• Road side debris collection

• Street sweeping operations

• Park trail Maintenance duties including operation of a chainsaw and hand pruners

Education

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 OSSD Diploma or equivalent

• One to two years of related experience

• Valid G Drivers License (DZ License considered an asset)

• Valid Criminal Record Check is required. (Proof of check required upon offer of employment)

• First Aid, CPR and WHMIS training preferred

• Knowledge of operating job-related equipment

• Ability to deal effectively with the public

• Ability to follow direction

• Ability to meet the PDA Requirements of the position

Hours of Work

The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, 40 hours per week.

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Your compensation

This position is located within our CUPE 32 (outside workers) compensation schedule and the hourly rate of pay is as follows (2024 Rate):
Starting Rate: $24.65
Returning 2nd season rate: $25.39 (must meet criteria for returning employees)
Returning 2+ season rate: $26.15 (must meet criteria for returning employees)

Advertisement expiration date

Please visit www.camrbidge.ca/careers to apply. This posting closes on May 9, 2024.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact HRServices@Cambridge.ca to make your needs known in advance.

For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy.

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.