Maintenance Labourer
Date Classified: June 22, 2021 Business Unit: Public Works Department
Location: Lax Kw’alaams, BC Reporting to: Director of Infrastructure
The Lax Kw’alaams Band has an immediate opening for a permanent full-time Maintenance Labourer. The successful person will assist with the maintenance and upkeep of community buildings and grounds by providing housekeeping of offices and facilities, grounds keeping, and minor repair services of tools and equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Assist in maintaining Lax Kw’alaams buildings and equipment;
- Assist with maintaining a regular inventory of maintenance equipment and supplies;
- Ensure that regular maintenance is conducted on all Band owned vehicles;
- Cut brush and trees in ditches to ensure good vision for traffic; maintain lawn/grounds as needed and requested;
- Ensure that cleanliness of grounds and buildings are maintained;
- Operate snow removal vehicles and machinery;
- Participate as an active member of the work team;
- Prepare and submit all paperwork required by the department (work orders, timesheets, etc.);
- Stay knowledgeable and current on regulations and procedures relating to equipment and buildings;
- Set up grounds and facilities for events, and help with organizing and clean-up after events in coordination with the team;
- Perform all other tasks within the scope of the position, as assigned.
Education, Experience and Knowledge:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred;
- Related experience performing maintenance and repairs;
- Knowledge of carpentry and building maintenance; knowledge of the safe operation of basic hand and power tools;
- Flexibility in managing changing priorities and ability to work with minimum supervision;
- Ability to perform heavy outdoor manual work in all weather conditions;
- Physically capable of carrying out job duties and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
- Knowledge of hazards and safe work practices with respect to general building maintenance;
- Ability to operate hand and power tools commonly used in building maintenance;
- Work in confined spaces; mechanical aptitude;
- Knowledge and understanding of First Nations communities, culture and issues are an asset;
- Customer-focused – respond promptly to customer needs; receptive to change – can adapt to changing circumstances;
- Respect diversity – treat others with respect; avoid unnecessary conflict;
- Take training when required and available by department funding;
- Valid BC drivers’ license with clean driver’s abstract;
- Complete Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) and First-Aid Level 1 upon hiring;
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to embodying a personal addiction-free lifestyle;
- Provide a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Screening as a condition of employment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Wages will be $21.08 hourly.
- This is a Bargaining Unit position and is open to male and female applicants.
Submission Deadline:
- June 30, 2021.
- Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry.
- We invite all interested parties to reply in the strictest confidence to the Human Resources Department at [email protected]
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Project Liaison
Date Classified: June 22, 2021 Business Unit: Public Works Department
Location: Lax Kw’alaams, BC Reporting to: Director of Infrastructure
The Lax Kw’alaams Band has an immediate opening for a permanent full-time Project Liaison. The successful person will assist general and construction projects providing constructability, risk management and feedback to different groups.
Duties and Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Collaborate with teams and provide direction on project planning, scheduling, and other related efforts;
- Work alongside and regularly communicate with contractors and other personnel involved in the project;
- Assist and lead as directed onsite meetings with vendors and trades;
- Assist with planning and managing daily operations and project schedules while monitoring progress;
- Facilitate project meetings with multiple groups and proactively identify solutions to support ongoing projects;
- Share knowledge through one-on-one meetings during the project process and lead formal and informal group technical knowledge-sharing sessions with the team.
- Manage stakeholder and project procedures and standards on the project and to learning, interpreting and executing project workflows and policies as required;
- Evaluate construction methods and commenting on possible cost savings measures and potential construction problems;
- Perform all other tasks within the scope of the position, as assigned.
Education, Experience and Knowledge:
- 3-5 years of experience in the construction industry (multi-family residential, etc.) or related experience;
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in construction management, engineering, or related field;
- Thorough knowledge of construction (means and methods including codes and specifications);
- Strong project management, organizational, planning, problem-solving, technical, communication and cross-organizational leadership skills; competent in the use of a computer;
- Demonstrated ability to achieve results and to find opportunities for continuous improvement;
- Flexibility in managing changing priorities and ability to work with minimum supervision;
- Knowledge of hazards and safe work practices with respect to general building maintenance;
- Knowledge and understanding of First Nations communities, culture and issues are an asset;
- Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures;
- Customer-focused – respond promptly to customer needs; receptive to change – can adapt to changing circumstances;
- Respect diversity – treat others with respect; avoid unnecessary conflict;
- Valid BC drivers’ license with clean driver’s abstract;
- Complete Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) and First-Aid Level 1 upon hiring;
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to embodying a personal addiction-free lifestyle;
- The successful candidate will be asked to provide a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Screening as a condition of employment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Wages will be $25.00 hourly.
- This is a Bargaining Unit position and is open to male and female applicants.
Submission Deadline:
- June 30, 2021.
- Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry.
- We invite all interested parties to reply in the strictest confidence to the Human Resources Department at [email protected]