Skilled Labourer

Grand Bay-Westfield, NB, CA, Canada

Job Description

The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield is recruiting a motivated individual to work within the Public Works Department team as a Skilled Labourer.

The successful candidate will make a difference in the community by providing all-season maintenance including snow and ice control, as well as rehabilitation of infrastructure throughout the municipality.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES



The successful candidate will be involved in every phase of infrastructure replacement, maintenance and repair, and will be responsible for a variety of tasks to keep Town infrastructure in good condition. One of the key roles of the skilled labourer position is the ability to operate heavy equipment.

Other duties will be assigned as necessary such as infrastructure, building, and facility maintenance.

Perform required excavations to create trenches utilizing equipment or when necessary, though manual digging;
Grade and level trench bases using tamping machines or using hand tools;
Manually or through use of equipment, place pipe accurately and according to blueprints;
Place barrels, culverts, drywells, and manholes as required;
Backfill trenches with required materials upon completion of the job;
Tend to and operate a variety of machines and equipment;
During winter operations, operate snow and ice removal equipment in an efficient and law-abiding manner;
Engage in all forms of labor to assist in the successful completion of construction projects from start to finish;
Landscaping and beautification;
Operate a variety of tools including pumps, vibrators, pneumatic drills, chainsaws, and other portable machines/equipment as required;
Other tasks as required.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS



High School Diploma;
Class 3 Driver's Licence;
1-3 years of plow truck operating experience;
Previous municipal maintenance and rehabilitation experience considered an asset (1-3 years);
Ability to operate and maintain a variety of required equipment in a safe and responsible manner;
Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed;
Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations.

Selected candidate will be required to submit a criminal record check and driver's abstract prior to being engaged.

Pay Range per Collective Agreement:

$24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Questions are to be directed to Christopher Crabbe, Public Works Superintendent, before Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

HOW TO APPLY



Please submit resume and cover letter to the attention of:

Christopher Crabbe, Public Works Superintendent
Town of Grand Bay-Westfield

By Email: hr@towngbw.ca



or

In-Person:

Grand Bay-Westfield Town Office
609 River Valley Drive
Monday to Friday (excluding holidays)
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline:

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield extends appreciation to all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00-$30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2663930
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Grand Bay-Westfield, NB, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned