Labourer, Water Services

Job Description:

Job posting closes: November 28, 2025, at 05:00 p.m. (Yukon Standard Time)

At our core, the City of Whitehorse is committed to cultivating an inclusive employee community and workspace, confronting racism and biases for fairness and equity while advancing reconciliation and accessibility

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term or casual vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going to the next highest-ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

This position is covered by a collective agreement between the City of Whitehorse and the Public Service Alliance of Canada/Yukon Employees Union.

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted. Note that only candidates eligible to work legally in Canada will be considered.

Labourer
Job Code: 258 Department: Water & Waste Services
Job Summary:

The incumbent provides general labouring duties for Water and Waste Services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide general labourer duties including to assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of water distribution wastewater stations and systems including but not limited to: laying and back-filling of pipes and culverts, clearing plugged or frozen pipes, shoveling, clearing brush, custodial duties, landscaping, painting etc.

• Pick up and deliver materials and tools as needed between sites or from point of supply to site as directed.

• Clean work area during and following completion of tasks, cleans and organizes shop as directed.

• Observe and reports issues to appropriate staff.

• Prepare and maintain accurate records.

• Perform flagging and traffic control duties.

• Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.

• Act in other Water Services positions, including Warehouse, as assigned.

• Other related duties.

This description contains elements necessary for identification and evaluation of the job. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Job Requirements:

Working Conditions:

Exposure to dust/dirt, fumes/odours, bodily fluids/waste, temperature extreme, inclement weather, noise requiring hearing protection when performing labouring duties. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

Required Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Grade 12
• Class 5 driver's license. Class 3 with air endorsement is an asset.
• 6 months related experience and 3 months on the job training.
• Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR Level C.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the public and providing assistance in a variety of situations.
• WHMIS.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG).
• Confined Space and Electrical Safety Course
• Fall Arrest Course
• Chainsaw Course

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Examples of Equipment to Operate:

Pickup truck, 1 ton truck, hand tools, cut-off saw, chainsaw, tamper, pull broom, cement mixer, service van, 1 ton flat bed truck, dewatering pumps, generators, hand and power tools, electric winch crane, manual sewer tapes, fork lift, diesel compressors, diesel and gas vibratory compactors, bobcat and attachments, trailers, water service grease gun, rental equipment, pneumatic valve exerciser, hot water thaw pumps, metal detectors, and gas detectors, winch/tripod harness, communications equipment, Computer software such as Outlook and Payroll software.

Accommodation Requests:

Shortlisted candidates who require accommodation or have accessibility needs during the selection process are encouraged to reach out to the Recruiter and make requests to ensure their full participation. The City of Whitehorse is committed to reviewing requests and making arrangements for reasonable accommodation and accessibility requests. You may email or for your requests.

Other Details:

Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City's online Applicant system via Instructions on applications are provided at If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please contact the recruiter at

To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume.

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process.

At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid, current licenses/certifications/education that meet the position requirements. Candidates selected to continue the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview.

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