Casual Labourer

**Job ID**: 2601
**Openings**: Up to 50
**Jurisdiction**: CUPE Local 21
**Division**: City Operations
**Department**: Roadways & Transportation
**Location Name**: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA
**Type of Posting**: Internal & External
**Employment Type**: Casual
**Date Posted**: January 13, 2025
**Closing Date**: Open until filled
Land Acknowledgement
We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Position Summary
Seasonal Labourer Opportunity
**Season Duration**: The season typically runs from May to October, dependent on weather
**Note**: Students resuming post-secondary classes in the fall will be granted an early layoff to return to school
This position performs entry level labourer duties within the Roadways &Transportation department for various work units which include:
Roadways Maintenance Operations
Roadways Seasonal Operations
Roadways Capital Operations
Traffic Operations
Typical duties include in the Roadways & Transportation department are:
Perform general labourer duties in the construction or maintenance areas within the CityOperations Division, Roadways & Transportation Services Department
Operate equipment and vehicles assigned to the area
Load and unload heavy material and equipment
Cleaning & maintenance activities
Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license. A 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 of time in all weather conditions
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to establish and maintain good relations with fellow workers and citizens is a must
Roadways Maintenance Operations
Asphalt Maintenance
**The typical roles and duties include**:
Asphalt Maintenance - raking, shoveling, tamping and other general labour duties.
Asphalt Cut Crew - raking, shoveling, tamping and other general labour duties.
Concrete Maintenance
**The typical roles and duties include**:
Excavation - raking, shoveling, tamping and other general labour duties.
Concrete crew - raking, shoveling, spreading, forming and other general labour duties.
Landscaping - raking, shoveling, tamping, sodding, seeding and other general labour duties.
Landscaping
**Job Duties**: The City of Regina’s Roadways landscaping Maintenance Crews are assigned to maintain Regina’s extensive road and concrete landscaping infrastructure. This position conducts general labour maintenance duties and works closely with the City’s asphalt and concrete maintenance crews.
**The typical roles and duties include**:
Lawn cuts - responsible to repairing lawn cut, raking, shoveling, tamping, sodding, seeding and other general labour duties.
Brick crew - Brick laying, raking, shoveling, tamping and other general labour duties.
Capital Landscaping
Roadways Seasonal Operations
**Job Duties**: The City of Regina’s Seasonal Operations group is assigned to select activities such as Summer Street Sweeping, Bridge Washing, High-Grade Road grading. This position conducts general labour maintenance duties.
**The typical roles and duties include**:
Sweeping
Bridge washing
Alley maintenance
Roadways Capital Operations
**Job Duties**: The City of Regina’s Capital Maintenance Crews are assigned to maintain Regina’s extensive Road infrastructure, which includes residential streets, main arterial’s, and highways. This position conducts general labour maintenance duties.
**The typical roles and duties include**:
Paving Crews - asphalt raking, shoveling, and other general labour duties.
Milling Crew - asphalt raking, shoveling, spreading, and other general labour duties.
Alley Reconstruction - raking, shoveling, tamping and other general labour duties.
Traffic Operations
**Job Duties**: The City of Regina’s Traffic Operations are assigned to construct, install, operate and maintain Regina’s transportation infrastructure, which includes transportation signals, pavement markings, transportation signs, and temporary traffic control and safety. This position conducts general labour construction, operating and maintenance duties.
**The typical roles and duties include**:
Transportation Signals, Underground Crews - raking, shoveling, lifting, and other general labour duties
Paint Crew - painting and other general labour duties
Temporary Traffic Control & Safety Crew - lifting and other general labour duties
Transportation Signs Crew - raking, shoveling, tamping, lifting, and other general labour duties
**Additional Requirements**:
Proof of education is required.
Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.