Posted 17 days ago
Seasonal Workers
@ Det'on Cho Corp
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Overview
Det'on Cho Construction Services is hiring seasonal, on-call workers for winter projects around Yellowknife, from October 2026 to April 2027. Roles include labourers at $25.00/hour and skilled operators at $30.00 to $35.00/hour, with irregular hours and no guaranteed hours. The work covers snow removal, flag person duties, water treatment plant support and heavy equipment operation.
Pay:
$25–$35 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Snow removal using loader and skid steer
- Class 3 heavy equipment operation
- Flag person and water treatment plant duties
- Complete daily logs and documentation
- Communicate by radio with truck drivers and site staff
Requirements summary:
- Class 3 driver's licence for heavy equipment
- Class 5 driver's licence for light equipment
- Physically fit
- Good communication skills
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather
- Standard First Aid/CPR and AED (training provided)
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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 | Construction trades |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Standard First Aid/CPR, AED |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Det'on Cho Corp
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
Employment Type: Seasonal, Casual On-Call
Seasonal Period: October 2026 - April 2027
Wage Range: (Labourers at $25.00/hour) and (Skilled Operators at $30.00 to $35.00/hour depending upon experience)
Schedule: Irregular hours based on operational requirements. Work will be scheduled on an as-needed, on-call basis. Hours and shifts may vary, and regular or guaranteed hours are not provided.
Who We Are
The Det'on Cho Group of Companies is an investment company with 31 diverse companies, including 9 wholly owned subsidiaries and 22 joint venture partners serving our customers in the Northwest Territories and beyond. Det’on Cho Construction Services promotes a positive and supportive workplace focused on growth, teamwork and are seeking general workers for the winter season. Work location will vary between Det’on Cho companies’ sites around Yellowknife .
What you will do
Det’on Cho Construction Services are looking for reliable workers for our seasonal projects coming up:
- Two (2) Class 3 Drivers
- Three (3) Skilled Operators
- Six (6) Labourers
Under the supervision and direction of the Project Coordinator, the roles will involve general maintenance of snow removal, flag person, water treatment plant, operation of small equipment and other general duties assigned.
- Snow removal using loader and skid steer
- Class 3 Operation of heavy equipment
- Complete daily logs and required documentation
- Communicate with truck drivers and site personnel (including radio use)
- Follow all safety procedures and site policies, including proper PPE use
- Report any issues or discrepancies to supervisor
What You Bring
- Class 3 Driver’s License for Heavy Equipment Operation
- Class 5 Driver’s License for Light Weight Equipment
- Must be physically fit
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work long hours and perform repetitive tasks in a consistent and efficient manner
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Standard First Aid/CPR, AED (training provided)
We thank all applicants for submissions, however only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
In-person: 9th Floor Precambrian Building
Open until suitable candidates found.
Priority Statement:We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported. We encourage applications from all individuals who meet the qualifications of the role. First preference shall be given to qualified individuals who identify as Yellowknives Dene First Nation, with those who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) also prioritized.
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