Labourer (Summer Student)

**Student Labourer**

Are you a student looking for a summer job where you can work outdoors and gain value-added experience? If you are a self-motivated, responsible, knowledgeable, reliable, and an energetic student, consider joining our team at **Lakeland Networks** as a **Labourer** for the 2023 summer season. The position is located in **Bracebridge, ON** and reports to the Supervisor of Outdoor Operations. The successful individual will provide general labour support to the network operations team and assist the full-time staff for a 4-month Summer Term (May-August 2023).

**DUTIES**:

- Assist the Technicians during the operation of Lakeland Networks equipment, including vibrational plows, mini excavators, directional drills, etc.
- Operation of tools and equipment.
- Heavy lifting and mobility/flexibility are required.
- Ensure job sites are maintained in a safe manner (trenches fenced off, holes covered, proper traffic control, etc.)
- Assist in reading and following locates and locate underground utilities.
- Restore lawns and areas disturbed to previous conditions or better.
- Must be able to work safely following all Regulations, company safety policies and standard operating procedures.
- Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to work effectively and safely in a team setting.
- Perform other duties, including yard maintenance and maintaining a clean and orderly shop.
- Other duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Currently enrolled in or is a student in College or University. Secondary School Students are welcome to apply.
- Knowledge and/or experience in telecommunications maintenance, operation and theory is an asset.
- Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Sufficient physical strength and health to manually move material.
- Must have a valid Class “G” driver’s license.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised and in a team setting.
- Able to work flexible hours Monday - Friday.

**Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter by March 26, 2023, at 5 pm.**

Lakeland Holding Ltd. is an equal-opportunity employer, and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. Lakeland offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by Lakeland regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 4 months

**Salary**: $16.75 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bracebridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-26
Expected start date: 2023-05-01