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Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for multiple Student Labourer positions with Transportation & Public Works and Parks & Recreation. We encourage applications from African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women (applying for non-traditional positions), persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and persons of the LGBTQ+ community. HRM encourages applicants to self-identify.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
These positions encompass a wide variety of general labour duties in various locations indoors, and outdoors and varying work conditions.
The incumbents are required to perform any of the following duties: general labour, litter control, routine, painting, loading and unloading equipment and materials, and general care and maintenance of parks, grounds, and outdoor sport facilities and other related labour duties as assigned. By working safely and cooperatively with others you will contribute to meeting the operational objectives of the business unit and HRM.
QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify for this opportunity, you must have been in full time attendance in school or university during 2021/2022 and/or enrolled for full-time attendance for the upcoming scholastic 2022/2023 year.
Proof of registration or proof of application to attend for the 2022/2023 academic year must be submitted at time of interview.
Experience (in an employment setting) in general labour duties including the use of small equipment such as gas powered whips, lawn mowers, tillers, rakes, shovels, etc.
Experience in Parks maintenance, grounds maintenance, or landscape construction and operations.
Current CPR, First Aid, and WHMIS or willingness to obtain; must be willing to accept occupational related training.
Must be familiar with Occupational Health & Safety practices.
Must have a good attendance and work record.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Students must be available to work from May 2 – August 31, 2022.
Candidates must supply rain gear and work boots according to specifications determined by HRM. Exact specifications will be provided to successful candidates.
Pre-Employment Requirement: Halifax Regional Municipality has a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy which requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination is a condition of employment. Proof of full vaccination is not required at time of application but will be verified prior to the commencement of employment. Human Resources will notify you when proof of vaccination is required.
Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.
Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion. Interviews, testing, and in-person recruitment activities are being conducted in-person and in adherence with current COVID-19 Public Health protocols.
Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position and have valid licensing, as required.
Please note – Applicants are responsible to include all information that they wish to have taken into consideration in the review of their application, and applicants are required to provide full details of experience or training referenced in the posting. Applicants may be screened out of this competition at preliminary stages of review based on the insufficiency of the information provided, and the award of this position may be made solely on the basis of the information provided in the electronic submission without any requirement that the Employer contact the candidate for further elaboration on information referenced in the application.
COMPETENCIES: Communication, Customer Service, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, Valuing Diversity
WORK STATUS: Seasonal (student)
HOURS OF WORK: Up to 40 hours per week with no opportunity for overtime. Normal hours are Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm, however summer weekend shifts and/or other shifts may be required as per the collective agreement.
SALARY: $16.48 per hour + 4% vacation pay as per the CUPE Local 108 Collective Agreement (successful applicants must pay union dues)
WORK LOCATION: Various locations in HRM.
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59pm on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.
This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.
Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.
During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.