Employment Opportunities
Green Team Positions – Oakville/Fort la Reine Museum
The Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie is accepting applications for Green Team positions in Oakville and at the Fort la Reine Museum.
Under the direction of the Utility Operations Supervisor, the Green Team crew members 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 small trees.
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.
Position/Hours: Oakville - 20 hours/week Oakville/Fort la Reine Museum - 36 hours/week
Duration: June 11, 2018 – August 31, 2018 (approximately)
Wage: $11.35 per hour
Eligible applicants are invited to forward their resume with references by 4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019 to:
"Green Team Position”
R.M. of
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.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS &
UTILITIES
The Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie is looking for a highly motivated, experienced individual for the position of Director of Public Works & Utilities.
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this position is an integral part of the management team and has responsibility for hands on leadership of all aspects of Public Works services and infrastructure maintenance, including staff management, budgeting, roads, drainage, engineering and water and sewer. A more detailed job description is available on the RM’s website www.rmofportage.ca.
The ideal candidate should possess a Professional Engineering Status in the Province of Manitoba and a minimum of 3 years management experience in some related aspect of civil engineering, budget control, and personnel management, within a municipal government setting. Superior leadership, interpersonal and communications skills are essential as the individual in this role is accountable for advising Council and the CAO on priorities with respect to Public Works operations.
The RM of Portage la Prairie offers a comprehensive benefits package and pension plan. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Interested applicants are invited to forward a cover letter, resume and references by email to amccabe@rmofportage.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.