Labourer 2 (Labour Pool)

**Highlights of the job**

**Join Our Team**:Labourer** 2 - EPCOR Water Services** -**Labour** Pool**

EPCOR Water Services (EWS) is hiring up to six (6) full-time, temporary Labourer 2 positions to support our Linear Asset Services team at the Aurum site in Edmonton, AB. These roles are for a term of up to 23 months, offering a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in essential water and wastewater infrastructure work.

As a Labourer 2, you’ll play a key role in the construction, repair, maintenance, operations, and treatment of water and wastewater systems across EPCOR departments. If you’re someone who thrives in a physically active role, enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions, and is ready to contribute to vital community services - this could be the perfect fit.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Self-motivated and reliable individuals
- Previous labourer experience
- Comfortable working in all weather conditions
- Able to travel to various sites within and around Edmonton

**Who Can Apply**: This opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants.

**Key Accountabilities -**Labourer** 2**

The key responsibilities of the Labourer 2 role include, but are not limited to:

- Safety Leadership
- Prioritize safety and actively contribute to a “zero injury” culture.
- Demonstrate high safety awareness and consistently follow safe work practices.

- Operational Support
- Assist with the installation, replacement, and maintenance of water and wastewater collection infrastructure.
- Support video inspection and proactive flushing of wastewater collection systems.
- Perform ground disturbance activities, including the installation of protective shoring and shielding.
- Participate in confined space entries, including access to deep shafts and tunnels.

- Equipment and Tool Use
- Operate a variety of tools and equipment, such as power saws, jackhammers, picks, shovels, compressors, air tools, grinders, and drills.

- Traffic and Material Handling
- Install and remove temporary traffic control barricades and perform flagging duties in high-volume traffic areas.
- Deliver materials and equipment across various City of Edmonton locations.

- Facility Maintenance
- Carry out utility and maintenance labourer tasks within a treatment plant environment.

- Compliance
- Perform all duties in accordance with safety and environmental standards, adhering to Federal, Provincial, EPCOR, and departmental regulations, policies, and procedures.

**What’s Required to Be Successful**

Qualifications & Experience

- High School Diploma (Grade 12), GED, or equivalent secondary education.
- Minimum of 1 year of related labour experience.
- Knowledge and experience in water and wastewater infrastructure construction is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with hazards and safety controls in the water and wastewater industry is considered an asset.
- Licensing requirements:

- Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License is required; Class 1 or 3Q License is considered an asset.- 6 or fewer demerits
- Ability to qualify for and maintain an EPCOR driver’s permit
- _ Driver Abstract may be required_
- _ Past infractions for unsafe driving may result in non-selection_- Reliable transportation to and from various job sites and EPCOR facilities.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Capable of meeting the physical demands of the role, including:

- Regular lifting and carrying of items up to 22 kg (50 lbs.).
- Performing strenuous physical tasks inherent to the position.

- Must be FIT Tested - able and willing to wear a respirator due to the nature of the work.

Additional Requirements

- willing to successfully participate and complete the Labourer Competency Passport if not already completed.

Skills & Attributes

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced and occasionally high-pressure environment.
- Mechanical aptitude with sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proactive, adaptable to change, and focused on continuous improvement for both personal and team development.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: CUPE30

Class: 7702

Wage: Starting at $27.51 per hour

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

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Please note the following information:

- A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
- If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is require