General Labourer

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Requisition ID: 4583 Affiliation:

CUPE Municipal Position Type:

Temporary Full Time Fixed Term Duration: Anticipated End Date: February 12, 2027 Number of Openings:

1 Bi-weekly Working Hours:

84 hours bi-weekly Shift/Work Schedule: 5/4/4/5 Rotating Department/ Branch:

Public Works, Parks Job Location:

Fort McMurray Pay Level: PL6 Rate:

$42.36 COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480 Posted

(dd/mm/yyyy):

19/09/2026 Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy) :27/09/2026 Posting Type: Internal and External

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is looking for passionate, skilled and forward-thinking individuals to join our Public Works Department — a team that keeps our region running smoothly every day.

From road maintenance and fleet management to park enhancements and snow clearing, our Public Works team plays a critical role in daily life across the region. We’re seeking a hands‑on professional who is committed to public service, enjoys meaningful work and excels in fast‑paced environments.

If you take pride in seeing your work in action and want to contribute to a team that powers the municipality—this is your place.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under general supervision, the General Labourer performs manual labour duties involved in all municipal operations. This position may be assigned to any operational department for short or long durations as needed.Duties include cleaning and maintaining all assigned areas and facilities, operating a variety of small utility vehicles and hand/power tools, and performing other general labourer duties. The work entails duties of a limited skill nature. The incumbent receives verbal and written instructions from a supervisor or lead designate, and work is monitored or checked in progress and upon completion to ensure that instructions are properly carried out and meet set standards.Assigned responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform general labourer tasks related to the repair and maintenance of all municipal facilities, buildings, grounds, and operating assets.

Maintain assigned areas, which may include :

shoveling snow, salting/sanding

sweeping

grass cutting, weeding, raking

picking rocks

changing garbage, litter picking and collecting refuse, in interior and exterior environment through the RMWB

collecting, sorting, and screening recycling materials

painting

sand bagging

ice arena maintenance

cleaning gutters

cleaning and power washing facilities, walkways, decks, and parking lots

manual digging or filling in of holes and trenches

checking and topping up fuel and fluid levels of various municipal and leased assets such as light plants, generators, etc.

other minor maintenance using various small hand and power tools and equipment.

Load, unload, pick-up, and deliver material, chemicals, and supplies from various locations across the Municipality.

Manage traffic flow, direct traffic, and maintain signage, barricades, and other traffic flow indicators, as required for area.

Collect, sort, and screen recycling materials, waste, and hazardous materials at the Material Recycling Facility (MRF).

Provide onsite support to customer offloading waste items at the landfill.

Pick up, carry, and load refuse into collection truck, handle refuse containers and yard-waste bags as required, and return empty containers to their appropriate place.

Assemble, deliver, and perform general maintenance of curbside waste and recycling bins.

Assist with confined space entry monitoring, gas detection, aerial work, arc flash monitoring, and/or other safety sensitive related tasks as required by assigned area.

Provide assistance to the treatment operations, septage inspections, and bio-solids operations and maintenance trades.

Assist certified operators, technicians and/or trades to perform general labour tasks related to the preventative and corrective maintenance and repair of municipal facilities and systems.

Assist with inspections of signage/barricades for deficiencies and crosswalks for sightline and road markings.

Install and maintain street signs.

Assist in the painting of road markings, including crosswalks and the maintenance of guardrails and underground vaults.

Perform clean up and minor maintenance duties in the fleet and trades shop(s) and wash bays, examples include but are not limited to boosting vehicles, changing wiper blades, rem