The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.
Our Mobile Outreach Department is looking for a dedicated Needle Mitigation Worker to join the team.
Position Responsibilities
- The Needle Mitigation Worker will perform proactive needle sweeps, respond to requests by businesses and residents regarding needle debris, and monitor disposal bins through the community.
- The Needle Mitigation Worker will perform other departmental duties as directed by the Mobile Outreach Manager or their designate.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Clear Criminal Record Check
- Valid Alberta Drivers License – Class 5 (or equivalent) no more than 6 demerits.
- Satisfactory Drivers Abstract
- Ability to interpret/apply policies & procedures
- Excellent communication skills - orally and written
- Knowledge of computers and related applications is desirable
Hours
The standard workweek consists of an average of 25 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.
Compensation
Starting salary $24.28 per hour as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)
Diversity & Inclusion
The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.
Selection Process
We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.
- To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.
- Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.
- This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.
Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.
To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.
