Maintenance Laborer Lead (Seasonal)
Seasonal Term Position – Full time – 1 Position
Date Classified: April 04, 2025
Business Unit: Recreation Reporting to: Director of Infrastructure or Designate
Location: Lax Kw’alaams, BC
The Lax Kw’alaams Band has an upcoming opening for a Seasonal Maintenance Laborer Lead. The successful candidate will be carrying out all the tasks within the seasonal maintenance program.
Duties and Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Under the direct supervision of the Public Works Director or designate. The maintenance laborer lead shall be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:
• Overseeing and directing a team of 7 seasonal laborers
• Brush Cutting
• Grass Cutting
• Creek Maintenance and Restoration
• Check all culverts for debris and clear if necessary
• Store equipment and tools properly
• Adhere to all safety & security policies
• Prepare daily activity reports and follow maintenance schedules
• Operate vehicles
• Promote a healthy lifestyle
• Attendance at workshops & training as requested
• Perform manual labor including climbing into confined areas in adverse conditions to carry out repair and installation procedures
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Office tasks and payroll data entry
• Responsible for equipment and inventory
• Conflict resolution skills, Team building
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Preference for candidates in possession of a Class 5 (minimum) or Class 3, 1, drivers license and be able to show a responsible driving record; Required
• Deal with the employees and public in a courteous and considerate manner
• Candidates must show a responsible attitude and desire to perform the duties required. • Experience leading a team in an outdoor environment
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of using tools, machinery
• Ability to oversee and teach safety while using tools and machinery
• Ability to work under pressure and meet timelines
• Work conditions may be hazardous. Must be in good health & physical condition
• First Aid or OFA considered an asset
Compensation & Benefits
• Wages will be as per collective agreement – $23.10
• This is a Cupe Union position and is open to all genders
Submission Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry.
• We invite all interested parties to reply in the strictest confidence to the Human Resources Department
• Email Resume or Inquiries to: [email protected]

