th<\/sup>, 2026 at 4pm. Resumes are to clearly identify the position being applied for.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNote that only applicants chosen to progress to the interview stage will be contacted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Should you have any questions, please contact the Municipal Office at (705) 853-4536.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
JOB DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPOSITION TITLE: <\/strong>General Labourer
DEPARTMENT:<\/strong> Public Works
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:<\/strong> Reports to the Manager of Public Works (day-to-day direction may be provided by the Lead Hand)<\/p>\n\n\n\nPURPOSE OF POSITION:<\/strong>
Under the supervision of the Manager of Public Works or designate, the General Labourer carries out general labour, maintenance, and support functions for the development and maintenance of the municipal road system and other municipal infrastructure and properties. The General Labourer supports safe, timely, and efficient delivery of Public Works services across the Municipality of Markstay-Warren and performs duties in accordance with municipal standard operating procedures and all health and safety requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/strong>
\u2022 Consider public safety for all operations
\u2022 Ensure assigned work is completed to municipal standards and in accordance with municipal policies and standard operating procedures
\u2022 Work co-operatively with employees, casual staff, contractors, and suppliers as required for the purposes of site work, maintenance, and municipal operations
\u2022 Follow safety plans for work sites and comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations
\u2022 Assist with the set-up and maintenance of traffic control for work zones (signage, cones, barricades) where required
\u2022 Perform general labour tasks including shoveling, raking, brushing, debris removal, site clean-up, material handling, loading\/unloading, and minor construction support
\u2022 Perform pre-use checks and basic maintenance checks on tools and assigned vehicles\/equipment as directed
\u2022 Perform minor and routine maintenance tasks on tools and equipment (cleaning, greasing, fluids, basic checks) and report defects, damage, or safety concerns to the Lead Hand or Manager as soon as identified
\u2022 Ensure tools, equipment, vehicles, and work areas are kept clean and organized (inside and out where applicable)
\u2022 Ensure preventative measures against unwanted entry by securing tools, equipment, vehicles, keys, and facilities as directed (yard\/garage security, locking up, proper storage)
\u2022 Complete and submit documentation in a timely manner (daily worksheets, checklists, logs, Ontario One Call paperwork as assigned, inventory forms, etc.)
\u2022 Participate in activities related to safe road services programs by assisting with housekeeping of storage areas and participating in inventory processes as required
\u2022 Assist in the repair and maintenance of water and wastewater systems through labour-related duties as required and as trained\/authorized (emergency clean-ups, site support, basic maintenance tasks)
\u2022 Support continuity of operations and municipal standards when working around rented or contracted equipment by maintaining safe distances, following direction, and keeping work sites organized
\u2022 Participate in the Municipality\u2019s winter response protocol, including yard preparation, loading materials, assisting with snow and ice control activities, and responding to storm-related operational needs as directed
\u2022 Perform labour-related duties including but not limited to repair and replacement of:
o asphalt and cold patch support
o culverts (installation support, maintenance, ditching support)
o guard-rail components
o signage and posts
\u2022 Carry out additional duties as may be required by the Manager of Public Works or designate<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe General Labourer provides support in the following areas:
\u2022 Inspection and basic maintenance support for public infrastructure (roads, stormwater, parks, facilities, and municipal property) as assigned
\u2022 Road maintenance including:
o plowing assistance and winter yard support (as directed)
o sanding and salting support (loading, stockpile management, site support)
o road defect repair support
o brushing and obstacle\/debris removal
\u2022 Drainage including clearing, maintaining, and replacing\/supporting:
o municipal drains
o culverts
o catch basins
o bridges (labour support and site housekeeping)
o stormwater network
\u2022 Public property maintenance:
o garages and yards
o parking lots
o public buildings
o parks and cemeteries (supporting installations and heavier labour tasks when directed by Public Works)
\u2022 Landfill maintenance support
\u2022 Aggregate pit maintenance support
\u2022 Location services (Ontario One Call) support, as assigned and trained
\u2022 Garbage collection and disposal (special circumstances and as directed)
\u2022 Maintaining security of facilities and work sites to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering
\u2022 Other tasks as assigned by the Manager of Public Works<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WORKING CONDITIONS:<\/strong>
\u2022 The General Labourer position is a year-round position and may involve outdoor work
\u2022 Exposure to severe weather conditions (snow, rain, heat, cold, flooding)
\u2022 Work is in and around municipal work sites that may include moving vehicles, machinery, noise, dust, and fumes
\u2022 Works on uneven ground, roadsides, ditches, and varying terrain
\u2022 Must be prepared to respond to difficult situations due to severe weather conditions and emergency events
\u2022 Occasional exposure to sewage odours during emergency clean-ups
\u2022 Working with dust control products\/materials as required
\u2022 Occasional confrontations with the public may be encountered due to the nature of the work
\u2022 Occasional heavy lifting may be required (for example, materials handling and culvert installation support)<\/p>\n\n\n\nHOURS OF WORK:<\/strong>
\u2022 Summer Hours: 6:00am\u20134:30pm, 4-day shift between Monday to Friday
\u2022 Winter Hours: 7:00am\u20133:30pm, Monday to Friday, subject to:
o Shifted schedule: if weather warrants, the regular workday may be shifted to assist winter response activities
o On call \/ standby: may be required during winter storms or emergencies, subject to municipal practice
o Call out: 4-hour minimum to deal with an emergency
o Schedule shifts or on-call periods will be notified within 24 hours when possible; call-outs may occur with minimal notice as incidents arise
o Possibility of overtime on nights and weekends when required<\/p>\n\n\n\nREQUIRED TRAINING:<\/strong>
\u2022 Maintain required skills through training, courses, and workshops as directed by the Municipality
\u2022 Complete selected readings and internal training
\u2022 Participate in safety training and refreshers as required<\/p>\n\n\n\nWORKING RELATIONSHIPS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Internal
a. Manager of Public Works
b. Lead Hand
c. Public Works crew (both garages)
d. Parks and Recreation staff
e. Administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n - External
a. Contractors and suppliers
b. The public<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nSTAFFING AND LICENSING:<\/strong>
\u2022 Valid Ontario Class G driver\u2019s licence
\u2022 DZ licence is an, not required for the position
\u2022 Working at heights an asset
\u2022 First Aid\/CPR an asset (public works crews are all trained on first aid\/cpr.\u00a0 Training will be provided)
\u2022 Chain saw operation an asset
\u2022 Other training\/certifications as required by the Municipality (example: WHMIS, Book 7 traffic control, Surveying and Locating, Water and Waste Water Certification though OWWCO)<\/p>\n\n\n\nKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:<\/strong>
\u2022 Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions
\u2022 Strong safety awareness and ability to follow safe work procedures
\u2022 Basic mechanical aptitude to identify and report minor defects\/issues with tools, vehicles, and equipment
\u2022 Ability to complete basic paperwork and documentation in a timely manner
\u2022 Ability to communicate clearly and provide updates to supervisors (in person, phone, or email as required)
\u2022 Ability to operate small tools and gas-powered equipment safely (as trained)
\u2022 Ability to perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions
\u2022 Attention to detail and ability to perform janitorial duties
\u2022 Ability to troubleshoot facility issues including basic electrical, plumbing heating, cooling and building systems.
\u2022 Ability to coordinate with contractors and relay information related to a defect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Municipality of Markstay-Warren presently has a need to fill a vacancy for the position of General Labourer within the Public Works Department. Reporting to the Manager of Public Works…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[110],"tags":[116,119,118,117],"class_list":["post-262","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-employment","tag-employment","tag-full-time","tag-labourer","tag-opportunities"],"translation":{"provider":"WPGlobus","version":"3.0.2","language":"fr","enabled_languages":["en","fr"],"languages":{"en":{"title":true,"content":true,"excerpt":false},"fr":{"title":false,"content":false,"excerpt":false}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/markstay-warren.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/262","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/markstay-warren.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/markstay-warren.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/markstay-warren.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/markstay-warren.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=262"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/markstay-warren.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/262\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":302,"href":"https:\/\/markstay-warren.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/262\/revisions\/302"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/markstay-warren.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=262"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/markstay-warren.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=262"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/markstay-warren.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=262"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}