Summer Student - Public Works Labourer

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high-quality services and excellent customer service to residents. In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and encourages Indigenous persons and visible minorities to self-declare when submitting their application.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Public Works Department is currently looking for students who enjoy working outside to work in our Solid Waste and Water and Sewer Divisions this summer. Work includes cart repair and delivery, site clean-up, traffic control, and other general labour duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must have a valid Class 5 driver's licence. You will have to provide a copy of this.
2. Experience with equipment, or in an industrial or construction setting considered an asset.
3. Please include any labouring experience you may have, either at a workplace or around your home.
4. A satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required prior to commencing work.

HOURS OF WORK AND RATE OF PAY:

Rate of Pay: $27.45 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.

Anticipated Start Date: Between May and July.

Hours of work: 40 Hours per week. 8 hour days, 5 days a week. Shifts can start as early as 7am and some shifts may be on weekends.

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis between April and June. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. The positions will remain open until filled.

Visit the City of Yellowknife Website at: www.yellowknife.ca to submit your resume.

Thank you for considering the City of Yellowknife in your summer 2025 job search!

Please be advised that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.