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INTERNAL- Labourer-Public Works

Dryden, City of

Posted 7 days agoNo closing date listed$28.09/hourApply

About this job

Full-time permanent labourer in the Public Works Department reporting to the Public Works Operations Manager. The role involves manual labour duties including planting, digging, cleaning, painting, snow shoveling, and maintenance of municipal and park properties, with possible assistance on road construction and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform manual labour duties including planting, digging, raking, cleaning, painting, and shoveling
  • Maintain municipal and park properties
  • Assist with snow shoveling
  • Assist with road construction and maintenance, road painting, and pot hole patching

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma
  • Demonstrated experience operating lawn maintenance and grounds keeping equipment including small hand tools
  • Demonstrated courteous and polite manner when dealing with the public
  • Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Valid 'G' driver's license; 'DZ' license is an asset

At a glance

  • Full Time Permanent
  • 40.0 hours per week
  • Hourly Wage: $28.09 per hour with benefits as per IBEW Local 1730 Collective Agreement
  • Union: IBEW Local 1730
  • Location: Public Works, City of Dryden
  • Closing: 4:00pm, Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Summarized from the official posting. See the full posting below or apply for complete details.

Full posting

Internal HR-PW-2026-49 *this opportunity is for an existing vacancy Job Title: Labourer- Public WorksDate Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Department: Public WorksClosing: 4:00pm,Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Location: Public WorksReports to: Public Works Operations Manager Status: Full Time Permanent- 40.0 hours per weekUnion: IBEW Local 1730 Hourly Wage: $28.09 per hour with benefits as per the current IBEW Local 1730 Collective Agreement Job Summary: Reporting to the Public Works Operations Manager, or designate, will be responsible to perform a broad range of manual labour duties including planting, digging, raking, cleaning, painting, shoveling, snow shoveling and general care and maintenance of municipal and park properties. Duties may include assisting with road construction & maintenance – road painting, pot hole patching. Position Requirements: • High School Diploma • Demonstrated experience operating lawn maintenance and grounds keeping equipment including small hand tools • Demonstrated courteous and polite manner when dealing with the public • Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act • Must have and maintain a valid “G” driver's license; “DZ” license would be considered an asset • Ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle • Must be physically fit to complete manual labour duties and able to lift up to fifty (50) lbs Application Process: Interested applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications and experience through the City’s online application which can be found at: https://www.dryden.ca/careers/ Personal Information contained on this form is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment. Questions with respect to the collection of personal information should be addressed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator, City of Dryden, 30 Van Horne Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2A7 (807) 223-1432. The City of Dryden is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age. Accommodations of persons with disabilities are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance to the Director of Human Resources, or designate. We thank all applicants and advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job details

Salary
$28.09/hour
Experience Level
Entry level
Posted
October 28, 2026
Deadline
No closing date listed
Still listed
Confirmed on the employer's site November 4, 2026
Municipality
Dryden, City of
Province
Ontario

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