Yukon Government Looking for Labourer – Fleet Vehicle Agency at Whitehorse, YT Full Time

This posting is to fill a term/anticipatory permanent position.

Highways and Public Works – who we are

Employees at Highways and Public Works are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient public highways, airstrips, buildings, and information systems. Our collective vision is to make a difference in the lives of Yukoners. At all levels of our organization, we value leadership, innovation, teamwork, and keeping our people safe. Our priorities are to be client focused, to support our people, to build sustainably, and to advance reconciliation throughout Yukon.

This opportunity…

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, this position is responsible for ensuring that Fleet Vehicle Agency (FVA) vehicles are cleaned and dispatch ready. The position also instructs clients how the vehicle operates, performs basic service calls within or near Whitehorse City limits, including boosting vehicles and changing flat tires for clients (city or highway conditions). Often working outdoors, this position contributes to facility maintenance by shoveling, sweeping, cleaning, weed whacking, around the buildings and yard compound. Other equipment used in the course of the position include snow blowers, front end loaders, and miscellaneous power and hand tools. The position also routinely works with high-heat, high-pressure equipment while cleaning vehicles. Some office duties include entering work order details into the Fleet Management system, some data entry and notifying clients when vehicles are ready for pickup.

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Essential Qualifications (what we’re looking for in your resume):

• Experience with vehicle operation and maintenance in a workplace setting,
• Experience providing excellent customer service,
• Experience washing and cleaning vehicles (detailing) in a workplace setting,
• Experience using Microsoft Office,

If your resume shows education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above, your application may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability (what candidates will be assessed on):

• Ability to work independently and as a contributing member of a team,
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy in your work,
• Ability to problem solve using tact and diplomacy,
• Proactive approach to a safe and respectful work environment,
• Experience using and applying WHMIS practices in the workplace,
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Strong work ethic,
• Willingness to learn to operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Yukon class 5 driver’s licence
• Must obtain and maintain WHMIS (within 1 month of hire)

Job Requirements

• Work in adverse weather conditions, ability to lift 30 kilograms, work in a wet environment, mandatory use of personal protective equipment and work to a schedule set by the supervisor (i.e. Monday to Friday).

Additional Information

• Find out what we offer our employees
• See why Yukon government has been identified as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers since 2014

Questions?

If you have questions about this position, please contact Dylan Letang, Operations Supervisor FVA at [email protected].

If you have questions about applying on a job with Yukon government or if you need an accommodation for this staffing process, please contact Joyce Figueroa, HR Consultant at [email protected].