Labourer / Operator

Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 12, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 12, 2026

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City of Sault Ste. Marie

Posted November 12, 2026

Last updated November 12, 2026

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Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Salary Range: $29.30 / $31.81 / $33.89

Posting Closes: November 18, 2026, 4:30pm

We are currently seeking highly skilled individuals for Labourer / Operator positions, within our Public Works Division for current opportunities.

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefit package (100% employer paid)
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
Member of OMERS Pension Plan
Become a member of the Public Works CUPE Local 3 Bargaining Unit
Overtime Banked Hours
Shift premiums
Financial Assistance for Training & Development Courses
Paid Sick Leave
Annual Boot Allowance
Personal Protective Equipment
$50.00 contribution to MTO medical requirement

Note: Eligibility may apply as per the current CUPE Public Works Local 3 Collective Agreement

Primary Duties & Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Labourer work – general labour work – i.e. forms, asphalt, concrete, pipe laying, traffic control, trenching/ditching, etc.
- Prepare and transport materials
- Prepare the work site
- Asphalt – shovel, rake, tamp, roll.
- Cleaning up work site (sweeping, shoveling, raking) and cleaning work tools.
Operator work – Heavy Equipment operation; e.g. backhoe, grader, pay loader, sander, refuse collection, tandem truck, plow truck, etc.
Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
Clean trucks, equipment and tools as required.
Ensure trucks and equipment are safely and securely stored.
Provide manual labour services as required, including Refuse Collection.
Operate basic hand tools such as saws, shovels, rakes, etc.
Work outside with exposure to various weather elements.
Wear various Personal Protection Equipment to complete tasks.
24 / 7 operations; attend scheduled shifts; on call and overtime, as needed.
Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
Class ‘DZ’ license, with an excellent driving record (driver’s abstract will be requested)
Two years tandem truck driving experience is preferred
Skills in cement finishing, pipe laying, bricklaying, asphalt work, are an asset
Must be physically able to perform the work, including but not limited to:
- use hands to operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
- stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
- repetitive bending / lifting (heavy)
Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast-paced environment.
Meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional and responsible manner.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please provide application and/or resume highlighting your qualifications to:

Email: human.resources@cityssm.on.ca

Subject line: 107-126-2026 Labourer/Operator Works

This position is covered by a collective agreement, CUPE PW Local 3. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.

❖ The Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation, Part III, Employment Standards.

❖ In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act, all information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and will only be used during the selection process for the subject posting.

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Responsibilities

Perform general labour tasks such as preparing worksites, handling materials, laying pipe, completing asphalt work, and cleaning tools and work areas. Operate heavy equipment and trucks safely, provide manual labour including refuse collection, and work scheduled shifts, on-call hours, and overtime as required.

Requirements

A secondary school diploma or equivalent and a Class DZ licence with an excellent driving record are required; two years of tandem truck driving experience is preferred. Candidates must be physically capable of demanding manual work, able to work effectively in a fast-paced team, and interact with the public professionally; skills in cement finishing, pipe laying, bricklaying, or asphalt work are assets.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation
Tandem Truck Driving
Asphalt Work
Cement Finishing
Pipe Laying
Bricklaying
Traffic Control
Trenching and Ditching
Refuse Collection
Hand Tool Operation
Worksite Preparation
Equipment Safety
Teamwork
Physical Stamina
Safe Driving

Benefits

Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
OMERS Pension Plan
Overtime Banked Hours
Shift Premiums
Training and Development Financial Assistance
Paid Sick Leave
Annual Boot Allowance
Personal Protective Equipment

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Keywords

Public Works
General Labour
Heavy Equipment
Backhoe
Grader
Pay Loader
Sander
Refuse Collection
Tandem Truck
Plow Truck
Class DZ Licence
Tandem Truck Driving
Asphalt
Cement Finishing
Pipe Laying
Bricklaying
Traffic Control
Trenching
Ditching
Worksite Preparation
Hand Tools
Personal Protective Equipment
Equipment Safety
Outdoor Work
Overtime
Teamwork

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