Roads Operations Labourer Summer Student Job at City of Barrie
Posted:
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Job Number:
STUDENT
-23-08
Job Type:
Student, Temporary Full-time, Up to 4 Months, Non-Union
Position Closing Date:
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Choose Barrie
The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.
Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.
Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.
The Opportunity
The Operations Department is comprised of four Branches: Administration, Parks and Forestry Operations, Roads and Fleet Operations and Solid Waste Operations. Key responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of the City’s public works infrastructure and systems including roadways; rail, winter maintenance; parks and green spaces, including forestry; solid waste operations; and maintenance of the corporation’s fleet of vehicles and equipment.
Under the general direction of the Driver and Operator 2 - Specialized Vehicle, and reporting to the Roads Operations Foreperson, the Roads Operations Labourer (Student) is responsible for assisting with the maintenance of City roads, walkways, signs, sidewalks, boulevards and drainage infrastructure. Specifically, this position trims vegetation, repairs sod damage, collects litter. This position also assists with asphalt and drainage infrastructure repairs, and sign installation and repairs. Overall, this position plays an integral role in maintaining attractive and safe public spaces that enhance the quality of life for City of Barrie citizens, visitors, and businesses.
Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job
Corporate Culture
- Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
- Currently enrolled in or is a student in Secondary School, College, or University*
- Minimum of 16 years of age or turning 16 by the end of the calendar year and must have attended one of the academic establishments listed above the year in which they are applying for employment and/or returning the following year
Experience
- Six (6) months of cumulative part-time experience or three (3) months of full-time experience performing duties related to the
above mentioned major responsibilities - Demonstrated experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities.
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- Demonstrated Ability to:
o exert effort to lift, push, pull, or carry objects for short periods of time
o work independently with minimal supervision - Basic skills include: Active Listening; Attention to Detail; Problem Solving; Teamwork
- Availability to work outside of schedule work hours to perform standby, overtime, or emergency response duties
Conditions of Employment
- Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*
- Please note that this is a requirement of the position for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Procedure. Existing employees will be grandparented from this requirement.
Other Important Information
Work Term: May 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Wage: $16.21 to $19.77 per hour
Hours: The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week,
Location: City of Barrie Operations Centre 165 Ferndale Dr N., Barrie, Ontario
The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Disclaimer: The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this position. For full position details, please request a copy of the Job Description by emailing
HR.Recruitment@Barrie.ca.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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