Summer Labourer

ABOUT US

The City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors, and promotes future growth.

The "Values, We Live By" are accountability, communication, leadership, integrity, and respect while we work towards maintaining a work/play balance.

We are an organization that cares, an organization that is committed to our city and committed to you. The City of Spruce Grove is committed to public service, where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work. We believe that by working together in a spirit of collaboration and respect, we can achieve great things.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Labourer in Drainage performs semi-skilled manual work involving the use of some acquired skills in accomplishing all operations and maintenance tasks assigned in delivering the prescribed programs and services in the Drainage section of the City. Instructions are received orally from a Manager or Foreman and jobs are checked in progress and upon completion to ensure that instructions are properly carried out and meet with predetermined standards. Some independence of actions is expected once employees become familiar with duties. Employees in this position are supervised by the Foreman of Drainage.

This is a temporary full-time position (40 hours per week) from May 4, 2026 to August 28, 2026. This position is part of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).

The hourly rate for this position is:

Step 1 - $22.98

Step 2 - $24.69

Step 3 - $26.42

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manual Labour

2. Repetitive heavy lifting, shoveling, raking, chainsaw work, weeding, landscaping, pest control.

3. Equipment Operation
   
   Operating and minor maintenance of light vehicles, water craft and power tools as well as diagnostic underground camera equipment in a safe manner to complete assigned tasks.

4. Operating a dump box truck to haul material.

5. Documentation

6. Record keeping of task using our Geographic Information System (GIS) software.

7. Other Duties

8. Understand and adhere to City policies, procedures and standards, whether written or implied, as amended from time to time.

9. Contribute to a positive safety culture by always acting in a safe manner and complying with City safety policies for staff and contractors.
10. Act as a steward of the City's Corporate Culture by following the "Values, We Live By".
11. Complete training and development provided to improve or increase individual competencies related to position responsibilities.
12. All employees shall act in a safe manner at all times and will report any unsafe conditions, procedures or acts for the benefit of the City. Continual adherence to the City Safety Policy is mandatory.
13. Employee are expected to stay current on WHMIS and other safety-related procedures.
14. Perform other job-related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of related experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools, and light equipment used in the specific work assignments of this class.
• Basic awareness of occupational hazards and controls applicable to the work.
• Prior experience in operating equipment as required of the position.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience using mobile devices such as tablet.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently with minimal supervision.

Asset Qualifications:

• Underground utility work, ditching, landscaping, knowledge of traffic control.

Competencies:

Thinking & Acting Strategically - Forward-thinking. Sees the big picture and imagines the future. Links long-range visions, strategies, and concepts to daily work. Aligns personal actions and initiatives with customer needs, and with organizational priorities and direction. To think and act strategically requires an understanding of our organizational direction, as well as the internal and external factors that influence decision-making.

Building Influential Working Relationships - Strengthening and developing working relationships and strategic alliances that are founded on ethics, trust, and guided by our corporate values of respect, leadership, accountability, communication, and integrity.

Optimizing Performance & Results - Reaches for excellence for oneself, one's team, and the organization. Determined and focused on achieving outcomes that align with organizational goals. Creates goals and priorities that maximize resources while using an enterprising, resourceful approach to deliver outcomes and achieve customer expectations. Maintains accountability for results.

Growing Talent & Workforce Capacity - Honouring the individual differences that make each person unique. Being curious and committed to listening, reflecting, and learning. Developing individual and workforce capabilities to enhance the organization's capacity to accomplish strategic goals, enhance program and service delivery, and provide an exceptional customer/client experience. Contributes to a learning and teaching culture.

Fostering Innovation & Steering Change – Creates an environment for transformation. Advances the City through improvement based on innovation and guides the associated change. Uses the skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to produce new or improved programs and services to meet current and future needs of our customers, our organization, and our community.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Class 5 Driver's License.
• Must obtain a satisfactory review of a three-year Driver's Abstract, with a maximum of six demerits.

Working Environment:

• Monday to Friday
• Hours of Work: 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Overtime may be required.
• Requires work outdoors in all conditions, working in an office environment, working in shop work bays and in proximity to active vehicular traffic.
• Exposure to noise levels that may exceed 85 decibels.

NEXT STEPS

• You must apply through this portal to be considered. We do not accept applications through other forums.
• Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
• Candidates may be interviewed as applications are received.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Competitive annual salary
• Pension
• Medical & Dental Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Initiatives
• Work/Life Balance
• Recognized General Holidays
• Leave Options
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Positive Work Atmosphere
• Employee Awards
• Volunteer and Fundraising Opportunities
• Professional Development

Company

City of Spruce Grove

Location

Sustainable Growth and Development Services - Public Works - Drainage

Opening Date

Jan 22, :00 AM

Closing Date

Feb 05, :59 PM

Starting Date

May 04, 2026