Highlights of the job
We are hiring up to eight (8) full time temporary Labourer 2, Water Distribution Construction positions (for up to 24 months), to join our crew working out of the Aurum location in Edmonton, AB!
We are accepting applications from current EPCOR Employees and external applicants at this time.
EPCOR Employees please ensure that you are using your “@epcor.com” email address during the application process for this opportunity.
EPCOR Water Services is looking for self-motivated and hard-working individuals with previous labourer experience to work outdoors in all weather conditions to operate and maintain the Water Distribution & Transmission (WDT) network in Edmonton, AB.
What you’d be responsible for
Reporting to the Manager, WDT Underground Construction, the Labourer 2, position is accountable for, but not limited to:
Working on an excavation crew to install or repair water mains, valves, hydrants, services and other assets.Operating valves, flushing hydrants in the system, and taking water samples.Backfilling and restoring sites.Loading the truck with necessary materials and driving between sites.Updating statuses and safe work plans through computerized systems.Performing day-to-day operational duties standard in a water and wastewater utility, along with a variety of other related duties as assigned.Making safety a priority and supporting the achievement of a "zero injury" culture.
What’s required to be successful
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Successfully attained a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent level of secondary education.A minimum of 1 year of related labour experience.Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's License Limited to 6 demerits or less (prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be valuated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file) A Driver Abstract (5yr. Commercial type) will be required.Ability to qualify for and maintain an EPCOR driver's permit.Ability to complete Labourer competency passport within six months of their hire date.Alberta Environment Water Distribution Certification – Level 1 is an asset.Ability to meet the physical and medical demands required of this position.Clearance on a pre-placement medical assessment, drug and alcohol testingLifting/carrying weights up to 22kg (50lbs) on a daily basisWithstand strenuous physical activity inherent to the work performed, as well as to function effectively outside under a variety of weather conditions and through all seasons.Security Background Clearance (criminal check) and professional (work related) reference checks will be required.
As our best candidate, you have well-developed verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to work well within a team environment. You have a strong commitment to safety and have the ability to work unsupervised in a busy and occasionally stressful environment. In addition to maintaining a safe work record, you are mechanically inclined and actively demonstrate analytical and problem solving capabilities when facing challenging issues in the workplace. Other demonstrated competencies required to be successful in this position include taking initiative, adapting to change combined with your focus on continuous improvement for not only yourself, but the team you are working with.
Health and safety are integral to EPCOR's work and we strive to maintain a zero-injury organizational culture. As a successful candidate, you possess a high level of safety awareness and consistently demonstrate safe work practices at all times.
Other important facts about this job
Jurisdiction: CUPE30
Class: 7702
Starting Wage: $27.51 per hour
Final wage placement will be determined at the time of selection
Hours of work: 10 hours per day, 4 days per week. Some successful candidates may participate in a rotating shift schedule (day and night) which is subject to compressed hours and the "Alternate Hours of Work Addendum" as per the current CUPE 30 Collective Agreement.
As a successful candidate you will be required to work a standby rotation shift (Wednesday to Wednesday), may be required to work overtime and perform job duties at work locations both within and outside the boundaries of the City of Edmonton.
EPCOR Employees please ensure that you are using your “@epcor.com” email address during the application process for this opportunity.
Application deadline: February 28, 2025
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Please note the following information:
A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.