General Labourer - Public Works

Job summary

The successful candidate will assist with the maintenance and repair of city infrastructure, including roadways, buildings, and underground utilities. Responsibilities involve performing regular, repetitive physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions.

Job details

Public Works *More than one (1) position may be filled* Please apply with a cover letter and resume online. Position Conditions: This position normally works full-time hours (40 hours per week) and the workday may include evenings, nights, weekends and days. The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid. Note: While most Labourer positions are seasonal in nature, usually lasting until late fall, there is the possibility of a longer assignment. General Labourer’s have the opportunity to apply for other opportunities, including permanent positions, which are only open to current City of Brandon CUPE Local 69 employees. Rate of Pay: $17.78 - $22.74 per hour (2026 Rates) Closing Date: Open until filled PURPOSE OF POSITION We have a variety of seasonal opportunities available in the Public Works Department to assist with the maintenance and repair of City Public Works infrastructure including roadways, buildings, underground infrastructure, and various other tasks. You must enjoy working outdoors, performing regular physical activity that can be repetitive in nature and in all types of weather! We are looking for motivated individuals with experience to be hired in the following areas: Building Maintenance Streets & Roads Underground Utilities Sanitation Preferred candidates will have: Relevant work experience involving general labour or other related work; Possess a valid Class 5 or Class 3 with Air Endorsement Province of Manitoba driver’s license; Possess the ability to operate equipment; Knowledge of municipal infrastructure. Help us hire you by providing the following information in your cover letter: Class of driver’s license you hold Hours you are available to work & when you are available to start Types of equipment you have experience operating if applicable Other transferable work experience Please indicate the area(s) you are interested in being considered for The City of Brandon is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require an accommodation. If you are interested in finding out more about the City of Brandon job opportunities as soon as they are posted, please follow us on Facebook or X!

What you’ll do

The successful candidate will assist with the maintenance and repair of city infrastructure, including roadways, buildings, and underground utilities. Responsibilities involve performing regular, repetitive physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 or Class 3 driver's license with an air endorsement and have relevant general labor experience. Applicants are expected to be motivated and capable of operating various types of equipment.

Listed skills

• Sanitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Building maintenance
• Road maintenance
• Underground utilities
• Sanitation
• Equipment operation
• Physical labor
• Municipal infrastructure knowledge
• Class 5 driver's license
• Class 3 driver's license
• Air endorsement
• Underground Utilities
• Equipment Operation
• Valid Driver's License
• Public Works

Job areas

• Trades
• Government & Public Sector
• Construction
• Logistics
• Public Works Laborer
• Construction Helper / Worker
• Building Construction Labourers
• Construction Laborers