Summer Maintenance Labourer

2 weeks ago

Smoky Lake, Canada Métis Nation of Alberta Full time

**Summer Maintenance Labourer**

**Location**: Nekinan Property, Smoky Lake, AB

**Position Status**: Two (2) Full Time (40 hrs per week), Summer Students (May-August)

**The Organization**

**The Opportunity**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Perform ground maintenance, including landscaping and clean up.
- General gardening, including weeding, watering, hauling dirt, and harvesting.
- Conduct small building maintenance and repairs.
- Assist with various tasks within the Métis Nation Holdings shop and throughout MNA office locations (moving shipments, organizing materials and supplies, etc.).
- Assist with set-up, take-down, and facilitation of MNA events.
- Appropriately use and wear required equipment, devices, and clothing in compliance with OHS.
- Report any issues or defective equipment.
- Adhere to WHMIS at all times.
- Present a positive and professional image of the organization when interacting with employees, citizens, visitors, and other external stakeholders.
- Assist with administration of MNA Provincial events & programs.
- Other duties as required or assigned.

**Skills & Competencies**

We are looking for motivated, confident, and hard-working individuals who have a strong interest in outdoor work, maintenance, and landscaping. Commitment to teamwork is required in dealing with colleagues in everyday working environment. Other skills/competencies include:

- Ability to operate power and hand tools in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Knowledge of safe work practices.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.
- Strong planning and organizational skills, with an ability to organize and prioritize daily tasks and long-term objectives.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- Flexible and adaptable, with an ability to switch between multiple priorities.
- Political and cultural sensitivity.
- Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and issues affecting Métis people. An in-depth understanding of the MNA and Métis culture is an asset.

**Qualifications**
- Some knowledge of building maintenance and/or construction. Related education or training is an asset.
- Experience with power tools and lawn maintenance.
- 1-2 years of experience in maintenance or landscaping is preferred.
- Ability to lift 40-50 pounds.
- WHMIS and First Aid training.

**Other Requirements**
- Availability to work assigned shifts from Monday to Friday.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, with notice.
- Ability to travel throughout Alberta is a requirement.
- Reliable transportation and valid Class 5 driver’s license.

**What We Offer**
- An opportunity to work for the newly ratified Otipemisiwak Métis Government and be a part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada.
- An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, history, and art.
- Personal development & career opportunities.
- Possibility of employment extension (part time or casual for students).
- TheMétis Nation of Alberta thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Employee assistance program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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