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General Yard Labourers
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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About The Role
We are seeking reliable, hardworking individuals to join our team as General Yard Labourers. This role is primarily outdoor-based and plays a crucial part in maintaining our facility operations, ensuring site safety, and supporting our maintenance team year-round.
This entry-level role requires a strong safety mindset, solid work ethic, and the ability to perform moderately labour-intensive and repetitive tasks in an outdoor yard environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to grow and advance into other operational roles within the organization.
The standard work schedule is 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Key Responsibilities
R39876
Job Profile:
Processing Facilities Technician
Job Country:
Canada
We are seeking reliable, hardworking individuals to join our team as General Yard Labourers. This role is primarily outdoor-based and plays a crucial part in maintaining our facility operations, ensuring site safety, and supporting our maintenance team year-round.
This entry-level role requires a strong safety mindset, solid work ethic, and the ability to perform moderately labour-intensive and repetitive tasks in an outdoor yard environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to grow and advance into other operational roles within the organization.
The standard work schedule is 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform general housekeeping, pick up yard debris/garbage, pull weeds, and trim trees to keep the site clean and safe.
- Assist team members with basic tasks such as valve replacements, lighting changes, painting, and general facility upkeep.
- Handle winter snow removal duties, including shoveling sidewalks and operating snow blowers.
- Maintain facility cleanliness through general housekeeping and equipment upkeep.
- Conduct job hazard assessments and contribute to a strong safety culture.
- Deliver friendly, professional service and prompt support to facility visitors and customers.
- Ensure all visitors follow site safety protocols, including wearing proper PPE and remaining in designated safe areas.
- Complete routine cleaning and site organization tasks as assigned.
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license with reliable transportation.
- Capability to handle physically demanding work, including frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work comfortably outdoors 80–90% of the time in various weather elements year-round.
- Willingness to be on-call as required (including holiday coverage support).
- Strong reliability, safety awareness, and team-oriented attitude.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- A company-matched RRSP program to support your financial future.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Industry leading health, dental, vision and mental health benefits - with premiums fully covered by GFL.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) for you and your family.
- Paid training, professional development, and advancement opportunities.
- A positive, collaborative work culture that invests in your success.
- Perform general housekeeping, pick up yard debris/garbage, pull weeds, and trim trees to keep the site clean and safe.
- Assist team members with basic tasks such as valve replacements, lighting changes, painting, and general facility upkeep.
- Handle winter snow removal duties, including shoveling sidewalks and operating snow blowers.
- Maintain facility cleanliness through general housekeeping and equipment upkeep.
- Conduct job hazard assessments and contribute to a strong safety culture.
- Deliver friendly, professional service and prompt support to facility visitors and customers.
- Ensure all visitors follow site safety protocols, including wearing proper PPE and remaining in designated safe areas.
- Complete routine cleaning and site organization tasks as assigned.
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license with reliable transportation.
- Capability to handle physically demanding work, including frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work comfortably outdoors 80–90% of the time in various weather elements year-round.
- Willingness to be on-call as required (including holiday coverage support).
- Strong reliability, safety awareness, and team-oriented attitude.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- A company-matched RRSP program to support your financial future.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Industry leading health, dental, vision and mental health benefits - with premiums fully covered by GFL.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) for you and your family.
- Paid training, professional development, and advancement opportunities.
- A positive, collaborative work culture that invests in your success.
R39876
Job Profile:
Processing Facilities Technician
Job Country:
Canada
More about this job
Responsibilities
Maintain a clean and safe facility and yard through housekeeping, debris removal, landscaping, snow removal, and routine equipment upkeep. Assist with basic facility maintenance, conduct job hazard assessments, and support visitors by promoting site safety and providing professional service.
Requirements
Applicants need a valid Class 5 driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors for most of the year. The role also requires reliability, safety awareness, communication and organizational skills, teamwork, and availability for on-call and holiday coverage.
Skills
- Safety Awareness
- Reliability
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Attention To Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Organization
- Outdoor Work
- Physical Stamina
- Housekeeping
- Facility Maintenance
- Snow Removal
- Job Hazard Assessment
- Customer Service
- Equipment Upkeep
- Tree Trimming
Benefits
- Company-Matched RRSP
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Mental Health Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Training
- Professional Development
- Advancement Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Construction
- Security & Safety
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- General Yard Labour
- Facility Maintenance
- Housekeeping
- Yard Debris Removal
- Garbage Removal
- Weed Pulling
- Tree Trimming
- Valve Replacement
- Lighting Changes
- Painting
- Snow Removal
- Snow Blowers
- Equipment Upkeep
- Job Hazard Assessments
- Site Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Visitor Safety
- Customer Service
- Class 5 Driver’s License
- Outdoor Work
- On-Call Coverage
- Physical Labour
- Construction