Employment Opportunities: Skilled Labourer (Permanent Full Time) and 2025 Summer Students

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 laborer 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 Bruce Gault, Public Works Commissioner, before January 30, 2025 via the email address below.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit résumé and cover letter to the attention of:

Bruce Gault, Public Works Commissioner
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: January 31, 2025 @ 12:00 Noon

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.

The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield is currently seeking summer students as Recreation Supervisors.

Applicants may require occasional access to a personal vehicle. Vehicle usage will be reimbursed at 58 cents per kilometer, paid monthly.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Opening and closing the Brundage Point River Centre as key and alarm code holder;
Greeting visitors to the Brundage Point River Centre;
Assist with tourism inquiries and directions;
Supervising rental events and ensuring facilities are operational;
Greeting and assisting event organizers;
Assist official Town event and program delivery;
Parks and facility monitoring & maintenance of Town facilities, including: Brundage Point River Centre, Unity Park, Veterans Peace Park, Ball Fields, Tennis Courts, Walking Trail, Parks and Playgrounds;
Some light sweeping, mopping, dusting and cleaning of Community Centers may be required;
Ensuring facility lawns are free of litter and debris;
Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Outgoing and friendly personality;
Ability to work well with all types of personalities;
Good organizational and time management skills;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education: Grade 12 or higher.

Salary: $17.20
Hours: 40 hours/week (includes evenings, weekends and holidays)
Dates: Approximately first week of May until last week of August (Subject to availability)

HOW TO APPLY                                        

Please submit résumé and cover letter, specifying which summer student position you are applying for, to the attention of:

Rick Adams, Recreation Programs Coordinator
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: January 31, 2025 @ 12:00 Noon

Any persons having previously submitted resumes to the Town, must re-submit their updated resume, to be considered for the positions.

Some positions are conditional on funding availability of the Provincial Student Employment Experience Development (SEED) Program.

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.

The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield is currently seeking summer students as Labourers in our Public Works Department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CREW

Parks and facility monitoring & maintenance of Town facilities, including;
Daily Review of all Town facilities including Brundage Point River Centre, Unity Park, Veterans Peace Park, Ball Fields, Tennis Courts, Walking Trail, Parks and Playgrounds;
Weekly mowing, maintenance and cleaning of Town-owned green spaces;
Some light sweeping, mopping, dusting and cleaning of Community Centres may be required;
Ensuring facility lawns are free of litter and debris;
Assisting with rental events and ensuring facilities are operational;
Back-up assistance for official Town event and program delivery;
Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to:

Operate small power tools, lawn mowers (ride-on and push);
Stand for long durations;
Work with others and alone;
Work from written instructions;
Work weekends and holidays.

Supply own CSA approved protective footwear;
Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence;
Valid Traffic Control Person certificate (preferred, not required); and
Valid First Aid Training and CPR training.

Education: Grade 12 or higher.

Salary: $17.20
Hours: 40 hours/week
Dates: Approximately first week of May until last week of August (Subject to availability)

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit résumé and cover letter, specifying which summer student position you are applying for, to the attention of:

Bruce Gault, Public Works Commissioner
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: January 31, 2025 @ 12:00 Noon

Any persons having previously submitted resumes to the Town, must re-submit their updated resume, to be considered for the positions.

Some positions are conditional on funding availability of the Provincial Student Employment Experience Development (SEED) Program.

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.