Employment Opportunities
Green Team Position – Oakville
The Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie is accepting applications for a Green Team position in Oakville.
Under the direction of the Utility Operations Supervisor, the Green Team crew member will perform the following duties:
1. Mowing grass with front-mount, tractor, and push mower;
2. Grass trimming with gasoline powered trimmer;
3. Landscaping and grass seeding;
4. Pruning trees;
5. Any other duties required.
This position requires experience working with and operating tractors, mowers, and power tools. The successful candidate will be mechanically inclined, physically capable of performing the work, be able to take direction, and work unsupervised.
Eligibility: This position is funded through the Manitoba Urban/Hometown Green Team. Applicants must be between ages 15–29.
Hours: 40 hours/week
Duration: May 4,
2020 – August 31, 2020 (approximately)
Wage: $16.70 per hour
Eligible applicants are invited to forward their resume with references by 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2020 to:
"Green Team Position”
R.M. of Portage la Prairie
35 Tupper Street S.
Portagela Prairie, MB R1N 1W7
Fax: 204-239-0069
Email: info@rmofportage.ca
The Municipality thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Term Utility Operations Labourer
The Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie is accepting applications for the position of Term Utility Operations Labourer effective immediately to March 12, 2021 or the return of the incumbent.
Under the direction of the Utility Operations Supervisor, the successful candidate will serve the Municipality by assisting with the maintenance and repair of water and sewer infrastructure and equipment. Standby and on-call duties to respond to after-hours emergencies is required.
There is also a requirement to operate and maintain equipment and property in Oakville, MB.
The
successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Province of Manitoba driver’s license;
- Experience in operating light equipment and trucks with ability to learn heavy equipment operation;
- Basic welding, plumbing, piping and mechanical skills would be an asset;
- Physically capable of heavy lifting;
- Good written and verbal communication skills;
- A working knowledge of applicable Workplace Safety and Health and WHMIS training would be considered an asset.
Interested applicants are invited to forward their resume by 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2020 to:
"Term Utility Operations Labourer”
R.M. of Portage la Prairie
35 Tupper Street South
Portagela Prairie, MB R1N 1W7
Fax: 204-239-0069
Email: info@rmofportage.ca
The Municipality thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.