Posted 24 months ago
General Labourer
@ Arrow Transportation Systems Inc.
Stewart, British Columbia
Overview
Arrow Transportation Systems Inc. is hiring a part-time General Labourer for the Portland Canal Transportation operations in Stewart, BC, at $27/hr for 3 hours a day, seven days a week. The work covers site and yard cleanliness, truck unloading safety checks, basic fleet equipment upkeep and garbage handling. The posting states that flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, are required.
Pay:
$27 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Perform manual labour and site cleanliness tasks
- Inspect unloading areas for hazards before and after trucks
- Basic upkeep of fleet trucks, trailers and shop equipment
- Manage garbage, recycling and landfill trips
- Follow workplace safety policies and identify hazards
Requirements summary:
- Previous general labourer experience
- Valid driver's licence
- Physically fit for manual labour in all weather
- Ability to work at elevated heights
- Comfortable around heavy equipment and trucks
- Flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · icims
- Employer posting date
- 2024-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Hours per week | 21 |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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Arrow Transportation Systems Inc.
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Celebrating over 100 Years of Service!
Full company description
Arrow trucks have traveled the North American landscape since 1919, playing an integral role in supporting the industrial engine of economies on both sides of the border. What started off as a single truck trucking company named Kitsilano Auto Express, has evolved into one of the oldest and most respected transportation and distribution companies in the country. Over the last 100 years, the company has become highly diversified, leading the way in developing service-focused transportation solutions. Today, Arrow employs more than 1,100 people, working in truck transportation, logistics, marine services, manufacturing, transportation technology, facilities management, civil construction (environmental), and product distribution. Whatever your transportation and materials handling requirements are, we are confident that we have a solution that will meet your needs. For more information please visit http://www.arrow.ca For current employment opportunities please visit http://jobs.arrow.ca
- LinkedIn followers
- 8,889
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 339
- Reported office locations
- 400-970 McMaster Way, Canada, Kamloops, British Columbia V2C 6K2, CA
- Box 38, 1300-999 W. Hastings St., Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2W2, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Railroad
- Environmental Consulting
- Boating
- Freight Service
- Logistics
- Software
- Transportation
- Other recorded names
- Arrow Transportation Systems Inc.
- Specialties
- Materials Handling
- Technology Solutions
- Environmental Services
- Marine Services
- Facilities Management
- Truck Transportation
- Mining
- Wood Fibre
- Logistics & Consulting Services
- Truck-to-rail Services
- Rail-to-truck Services
- Bulk Commodity Hauling
- Reload Operations
- Soil Solutions
- Progressive Reclamation
- Earthworks
- Wood Processing
- Freight Management
- Log Towing
- and Materials Handling
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Arrow trucks have traveled the North American landscape since 1919, playing an integral role in supporting the industrial engine of economies on both sides of the border. What started off as a single truck trucking company named Kitsilano Auto Express, has evolved into one of the oldest and most respected transportation and distribution companies in the country. Over the last 100 years, the company has become…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Truck Transportation |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Kamloops, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1919 |
| Specialties | Materials HandlingTechnology SolutionsEnvironmental ServicesMarine ServicesFacilities ManagementTruck TransportationMiningWood FibreLogistics & Consulting ServicesTruck-to-rail Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 37 |
| View page |
We Offer
- Location: Stewart, BC
- Job Status: Part Time Permanent
- Compensation: $27/hr
- Shift: Monday - Sunday | 3 Hours/day everyday
As advocates of equal opportunity, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We firmly believe that diversity fosters innovation and contributes to the success of Portland Canal.
Overview
Portland Canal Transportation Limited Partnership is a groundbreaking joint venture proudly operated by the Nisga’a Nation, Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC), and Arrow Transportation Systems Inc. This partnership has established the Port of Stewart as British Columbia’s first majority Indigenous-owned port—a significant milestone in advancing Indigenous economic leadership and ensuring full supply chain participation, from mining through to global export. The combined expertise and vision of the Nisga’a and Tahltan Nations, together with Arrow’s legacy in transportation, make Portland Canal Transportation a unique and dynamic workplace.
While Arrow remains an equal partner, the official legal entity overseeing this division is Portland Canal Transportation LP. We are proud to balance Arrow’s century-long tradition of service-focused transportation solutions with the entrepreneurial strength and cultural values of our Indigenous partners.
To further explore the Nisga’a Nation and Tahltan Nation Development Corporation, we recommend visiting:
- Nisga’a Nation
- Tahltan Nation Development Corporation
We are looking for a General Labourer to join our operations in beautiful Stewart, BC.
For more career opportunities, please visit arrowcareers.ca
To read more about our Stewart Division, please visit stewart.arrow.ca
Responsibilities
- Perform manual labour tasks and support operations.
- Assist with site cleanliness, including sweeping, shoveling, and removal of spilled materials.
- Inspect unloading areas for hazards or obstructions and ensure they are clear before and after truck unloading.
- Basic upkeep of fleet equipment (trucks, trailers, shop equipment) including non-mechanical fixes/tasks, replenishment of of truck consumables, cleaning, washing, painting, etc.
- Follow all workplace safety policies, and compliance regulations, participate in identifying hazards.
- Maintain tidiness and organization of shop and yard.
- Assist tire technician with tire inflation.
- Manage garbage and recycling including landfill trips.
- Comply with all rules and regulations, protocols and established metrics.
- Establish or adjust daily tasks/schedules to meet changing order priorities.
- Follow maintenance testing and repairs procedures of products.
- Keep yard and equipment neat and organized.
- May be asked to travel to other terminals to assist if necessary.
- Provide internal and external Customer Service excellence.
- Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of yard, shop, department, or work crew.
- Ability to understand cross training on all functions at facility.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.
You Possess
- Previous general labourer experience
- Valid driver's license
- Physically fit and capable of performing manual labour in a variety of weather conditions
- Ability to safely and confidently perform duties at elevated heights
- Knowledge of safe work procedures and ability to work in a safety-sensitive work environment
- Comfortable working around heavy equipment, trucks, and industrial machinery
- Able to take direction and work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental responsibility
- Good communication skills and willingness to learn
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays based on shipping schedules
- A positive team attitude
- A strong safety mindset with a commitment to safety protocols
- Solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
- Embodies Arrows Core Values: Safety, Quality, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity and Fun!
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Arrow has been recognized as a Top Fleet Employer of Distinction, a SmartWay Transport Partner, a BCTA Clean Carrier, a BC Hydro Clean Energy Champion and as a Carrier of Excellence in Women's Leadership.
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