Labourer - Public Works

Dryden, ON, Canada

Full Time

Public Works

Entry Level

	Internal/External Posting HR-PW-2026-08 *this opportunity is for an existing vacancy
Job Title: Labourer- Public Works	Date Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Department: Public Works	Closing: 4:00pm, Thursday, February 12, 2026
Location: Public Works	Reports to: Public Works Operations Manager
Status: Full Time Permanent- 40.0 hours per week	Union: 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 The successful applicant will be required to obtain and submit a criminal record check and driver’s abstract prior to start date at candidate’s expense.
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.

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