The Corporation of the Village of Westport invites applications for the position of:

JOB OPPORTUNITY – Public Works Labourer

The Village of Westport is looking for a professional, attentive, and results-oriented individual to fill a Labourer role within its Public Works Department. Public Works labourers provide a variety of maintenance and construction services to Village water, sewer, roads, and municipal facilities and infrastructure.
Reporting to the Lead Hand and the Manager of Public Works, the Labourer:

– Performs the tasks of cutting grass, roadside brushing, grass mowing, patching roads, sign repair, sweeping sidewalks, roads and intersections and other maintenance duties as may be assigned.
– Loads and unloads supplies and materials to be used at job locations.
– Assists in cleaning and general maintenance of municipal equipment and facilities and reports any malfunctions or deficiencies.
– Removes bottles, refuse, dead animals, and other debris from roads.
– Operates trucks and other municipal equipment to assist in various road maintenance and construction activities.
– Assists with general maintenance of municipal facilities, including water and sewer infrastructure.
– Responsible for adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Village Health and Safety Policy.
– Maintains good road conditions during winter months by sanding and salting of roads or sidewalks, snow plowing and shoveling as required.
– Will be required to respond to emergency situations as they arise.
– Other duties as assigned.

Grade 12 education or equivalent. One-year previous experience in a construction or Labourer position as well as knowledge of road construction, maintenance activities and safety procedure, is required.

Operator-In-Training Licenses/Certificates would be considered an asset. Valid Class “G” driver’s license. Class “D” with “Z” endorsement would be considered an asset.

Ability to lift up to 22 kg/50 lbs.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check, including but not limited to a Judicial Matters and Criminal Records Check, in accordance with the duties of this position.

The Village offers a competitive benefit package and salary commensurate with qualifications and abilities. More information, including a detailed job description is available on our website at www.villageofwestport.ca.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes, in confidence, to Kimberly Westgate, CAO/Clerk at cao@villageofwestport.ca no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024. Applications may be submitted online or in person to the Town Hall located at 30 Bedford St., Westport.

The Village of Westport is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. By submitting your personal information to the Village of Westport, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment, hiring and/or employment processes. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with the Village of Westport.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.